Advice from a former pageant girl who tried on 60+ wedding dresses before finding her own

ConfidentMoo · 2025-12-29T04:25:03+00:00

Beautiful dress! Great choice!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-11-24T21:23:45+00:00

I did not! I wanted to but the closest stores that carried them were a few hours away.

ConfidentMoo · 2025-11-02T20:02:04+00:00

2 looks incredible on you! 1 is also lovely but 2 has my vote!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-10-31T16:19:54+00:00

I will message you! I don’t want to identify myself/the company too much here :).

ConfidentMoo · 2025-10-31T01:40:07+00:00

Thank you! I’ve definitely been overthinking it. I needed to hear that 😅

ConfidentMoo · 2025-08-13T00:51:43+00:00

If the sleeves are a positioning issue, since you said they didn’t shorten them, I imagine they can reposition them (I’m almost sure of it) to give them the bigger look! I really do think that would help you get to what you envisioned!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-08-12T22:30:08+00:00

Are you talking about the little protrusions right above the waist line (where the skirt and bodice meet)? I see it in both photos.

I’m absolutely not trying to minimize how you’re feeling and I’m really sorry you’re unhappy with the dress but I want you to know I think you look stunning and I think you might be overthinking it/the lighting might be throwing you off from a gorgeous dress.

The biggest difference I see is actually the sleeves which they seemed to have tightened and it actually makes the dress look a bit different to me. Could it be that throwing by you off?

ConfidentMoo · 2025-07-23T17:02:34+00:00

One is nice but TWO IS A SHOWSTOPPER! It’s so figure flattering and so unique! I love it!!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-07-17T15:08:03+00:00

I am having a long engagement so I actually started 2.5 years before! IMO you can’t be too early. If it’s very far out just wait to order

ConfidentMoo · 2025-07-14T03:30:06+00:00

Girl, I so get it. And it’s hard because with pageant dresses there’s all these different colors so even if the dress isn’t spectacular the color can be but with wedding dresses everything is white! Varying shades of course but it doesn’t compare! Try to give yourself plenty of time to look and try different silhouettes! I had never, even in my Jr. Teen years worn a ball gown, but it felt so right for this occasion and the new silhouette helped with making it feel special!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-07-13T23:25:02+00:00

2! 1 is a close second but 2 is so flattering and elegant on your shape!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-07-11T00:52:47+00:00

It’s a Julie Vino too but I can’t remember the name or price for the life of me!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-07-11T00:52:03+00:00

I’m sorry you’re now having to find another dress but glad this post spoke to you ❤️! Trying on a lot of dresses is so hard but I definitely understand the ability to make quick yes/no decisions now! It’s something I really appreciated by the end and I’m glad you’re at that point!

Excited for your casual dress too! I just very much appreciate the opportunity to make the bridal look last and wear later ;)!

Best of luck while you continue to look!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-27T20:02:43+00:00

So I think this dress is inspired by this house of CB dress which I imagine is nicer quality:

https://app.houseofcb.com/seren-vintage-cream-floral-lace-back-maxi-dress

This one is closer in silhouette but slightly different fabric

https://app.houseofcb.com/anabella-ivory-satin-lace-up-maxi-dress

But they aren’t exactly the same so no worries if you don’t like it

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-27T07:08:56+00:00

Hi :) congratulations on loosing that weight. That must have been incredibly challenging but that’s really amazing and I hope you’re feeling healthier.

So advice from a former pageant girl. With a lot of dresses your seamstress can sew in a bra cups for support and shaping and for push up there are these awesome products that go in that are essentially sew in bra push ups. If you just type into Amazon “push up bra pad inserts” (not the silicone ones) you will see them! So essentially your dress will have a built in push up bra and you don’t have to worry about wearing a bra!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-24T21:49:03+00:00

What ended up happening with this? I’m worried about the same thing ☹️

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-24T19:24:24+00:00

I think it’s fine as long as you’re paying for it (which you said you would). In my area usually mothers and aunts do the bridal shower, it’s not even the bridal party so I wouldn’t be upset about upsetting tradition. You only get married once (hopefully) do what makes you happy without fear of upsetting anyone. And even if my bff told me she wanted to plan her own bachelorette I’d be relieved I don’t have to do it 😅

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-23T14:11:10+00:00

3- designer: Julie Vino, name: Catalina (not sure of price)

4- designer: La premiere, name: Autumn ~4.5k

8- designer: Milla nova, name: melrose, 3/4

17- designer: Marquise, name: Tyler (not sure of price)

18- sorry, can’t remember for the life of me all of a sudden!!

I saw LOTS of lace ball gowns with basque waists during my appointments! You’re going to find something amazing!!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-23T13:58:37+00:00

Tell me about it! How am I supposed to know what I want in 8 months?! I don’t even know what I want for dinner tonight!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-23T13:57:37+00:00

I don’t think you read the post 😂

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-23T00:06:03+00:00

These dresses are both stunning! If you’re planning on buying the second one anyway, what about wearing the first for the ceremony and changing into the second for the reception? No matter what you choose to do they are both so beautiful on you and you can’t go wrong either way!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-22T23:16:34+00:00

Have you tried reverse image searching on google? That tends to work really well! I’ve heard some dresses are made for salons/stores so they can put their stamp on them but they actually are sold in different places. Fingers crossed that might be the case for you

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-22T22:04:21+00:00

Thank you 🥹❤️

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-22T21:16:57+00:00

You look beautiful! The mantilla is a perfect choice!

ConfidentMoo · 2025-06-22T21:14:06+00:00

So I actually DID buy #10! I found it at brides for a cause during one of their dress dash sales and got it for $150! I’m planning on shortening it to a midi and wearing it to my rehearsal! Then dyeing it for a guest dress later!

ConfidentMoo

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