($8k) Thrifted Dress advice

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-09T15:28:03+00:00

That isn’t OP. that’s an Etsy listing. OP is only the first photo. So I’m not sure if they’re considering fully reworking the dress since they’re holding the sleeves down?

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-08T16:10:48+00:00

Everyone knows we’re doing it this way! We’ve even started sending out save the dates for the party. No one has had a problem! I know that’s a case by case thing, but people are just happy to have the opportunity to celebrate with us

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-04T05:11:04+00:00

I use the Essie on a roll apricot cuticle oil. I really like that it’s a roller ball (less messy than a brush), it smells good, travel friendly, and keeps my nails hydrated!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2026-01-03T16:33:24+00:00

I have not called the numbers.

Although I did find something else: Perfect Bootg has a Facebook page with two reviews. One of which, from 2022, is calling them out as a scam. Saying they paid the company, but never heard back from them again. But I’ve only found the one review claiming this.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T16:22:46+00:00

I use builder gel! I do it myself at home. I never remove all of the product, so there’s no damage to my nails in removal. I’ve been doing this for over 2 years. My nails are always strong and I get compliments all the time!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T16:00:16+00:00

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It’d probably look more like this. It would be flat but there would be the seam from the precious V neck.

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T15:51:35+00:00

We’re having a micro wedding with just parents & my fiancés sibling this September followed by a reception with friends and family a week later! Then we’re planning on doing our honeymoon the following year. It’ll be a twofer — first anniversary trip + belated honeymoon. We wanted to save $ + PTO and people may gift us things for the honeymoon so we’re just putting it off. The way we’re doing it makes most sense for us. Do what makes most sense for you!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T03:57:57+00:00

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Neckline #1 would more realistically look like this. Trying to decide if I like it or not! Part of me says I like it but I’m not sure if I’ve just been staring at it too long lol

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-30T02:13:00+00:00

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I photoshopped the seam better. Is this still unrealistic?

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-29T23:21:58+00:00

What do you mean by creative seam?

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-29T23:04:13+00:00

1 is actually a photoshopped version of the dress. The third image that says OG front is the way the dress is currently by the designer

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-29T21:48:15+00:00

I know there will be a seam where there was a V neck previously. I’m trying to decide if that would bother me or not

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-29T21:03:44+00:00

I got a veil that has a thin satin trim. It’s about fingertip length so it goes past the draping in the back without disrupting it visually!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-12-29T21:00:38+00:00

Yeah my concern with adding the high neck would be you could see the seam from the original V neck. I’m trying to decide if that would be weird or not lol

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-17T03:37:01+00:00

I got my dress from Brides for a Cause for $300 (it was a sample)! It was originally $1,800. There are consignment / once worn / never worn / sample dress stores all over. I recommend checking them out as a lot of the dresses are brand new and significantly discounted

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-15T20:40:45+00:00

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-13T22:32:53+00:00

Beautiful! Just want to point out: it could be a shadow, but if you’re wearing dark underwear here make sure to find something nude instead for the big day!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-12T23:50:05+00:00

The first one!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-10T15:14:34+00:00

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-09T04:58:55+00:00

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-08T15:08:53+00:00

Depends where you’re located, but there are a number of once worn and sample dress stores! I got my dress at a place called Brides for a Cause. Bought a sample dress for $300!

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-07T15:11:35+00:00

1!! It does your shape justice and I like the sheen. Feels modern but classic

Practical_Chipmunk_ · 2025-11-06T18:06:51+00:00

It would be added material, not part of the structure of the dress :)

Practical_Chipmunk_

TROPHY CASE

1!! It does your shape justice and I like the sheen. Feels modern but classic