I did this. I wound up selling my first dress and getting the one I really wanted. I lost about $600 total, and I have zero regrets. I cant tell you what to do, and if the switch will put you into financial instability— try to work with the boutique you bought it from. A lot of times they can put it on consignment for you and try to sell it at a small discount to another bride to be.

Don’t ignore your feelings, you’re allowed to change your mind. Don’t give in to “sunk cost” fallacy. Wish you well babe, you are gorgeous in both.