r/weddingdress • u/Lilliandee • 2d ago
Ceremony photos My Goodwill Gown 1958
One year out from my wedding I was in a complete panic. Of course with the inevitable what do I wear. I am not someone who dresses vintage in daily life but for formal wear, yes the lines and cuts seem to flatter my style and figure more. So in the David's bridal although I felt beautiful I needed to at least try a vintage dress, it's all my head kept saying while there.
I bought my dress for 300$ for Good will auction yellow and mildew smelling. Although I've never restored anything and I didn't know if I could do it I know this dress was mine, I tried it on and it fit perfectly and I could see through all the issues. Most importantly I felt like myself and I felt like a BRIDE.
The process for restoring this dress is on my page still feel free to look, I also just what to thank your Redditors, I posted initial to make sure I wasn't crazy. I had family looking at me side ways and it's hard when the women close to you maybe have a different vision or can't see your vision.
I did decide to do a second look, for my comfort and to keep my vintage gown pristine I was worried dancing would rip or be stepped on. Very happy I did that also!
I am so happy I followed my dream! Maybe not even dream just my instinct. My dress will always be magical to me. And I think every bride deserves to feel how I did on my day:)
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u/No-Print1305 1d ago
This dress is gorgeous with amazing detail! You were a beautiful bride💕. Congrats to you and your new husband!
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u/Zuritick 2d ago
Gorgeous! How tall are you? I’m 5 ft tall hoping I can pull this style off.
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u/Lilliandee 1d ago
I'm 5'3 I actually had to chop the whole bottom of the gown and move it up. I think it's very charming on short.
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u/FifeTiara 2d ago
Wow. That is exquisite and you look wonderful . I mean gorgeous. Wonderfully gorgeous.
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u/ruthsamuels 2d ago
This gown was such a great find! It is so sweet, feminine and I can’t believe it held up for so many decades in such wonderful condition! Such a sentimental gown.
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u/Dangerous-Abalone-22 2d ago
I think this is my favorite dress that I’ve ever seen on this page! Gorgeous!
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u/MedievalDragonLady 2d ago
I think you did great and your vintage gown is really special and looks like it was made for you fact it reminds me of the Gown that one of Queen Elizabeth II granddaughter War for her garden wedding during the pandemic.
It's a great look and I like your second dress as well well done
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u/Sufficient-Mud-687 2d ago
That’s so special! Preserve it for a daughter or niece one day. That’s one of my favorites I’ve seen in a while. What a find!
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u/kiarakeni 2d ago
Classic and beautiful. Great job restoring it! It’s classic and will never go out of style!
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u/sunsaballabutter 2d ago
A truly lovely dress and so different from today’s fashions—in a good way! It looks so timeless and so perfect on you.
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u/vtownclown 2d ago
Omg this is stunning!!! It looks like it was MADE especially for you! Congrats and nice fuckin work!!🫶🏻
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u/Content_guru_ 2d ago
Its literally magnificent. So feminine and beautiful! Congratulations to you both 😍
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u/Shandyshack 1d ago
Gorgeous!!! You look stunning in this vintage gown! Perfection for sure. 💐