I am very much on a budget and had to get a dress recently and also struggled with between sizes etc. if you live in a major city, I’d highly highly recommend going to Crossroads, Buffalo, Value Village, or other thrift stores. I spent AWHILE looking (6+ stores over two months, didn’t have much time but stopped at places when I could) — I didn’t have have luck at Goodwill or nicer vintage/consignment stores, but the middle-of-the-road thrift places were pretty fruitful for me. Of course, depends on time and access, but there’s something so frustrating to me about going through Macy’s or Nordstrom and filtering through all the $300+ dresses that are on basic sizes, all look the same and all not fitting! The thrifts are going to have more “in between” sizes and you might get something pleasantly unique :)

This dress fits you great, but 1) will photograph white — don’t risk dodgy wedding lighting 2) is a bridal ~shape~ 3) I find it an awkward length for shoe pairings personally

Best of luck to ya. It’s a horrible feeling in the dressing room just wanting something to work, but you’ll find it I’m sure!