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One of the many exciting parts of planning a wedding is when the bride gets to select her wedding dress. However, there’s no accounting for taste, so if the dresses get a little crazy or tasteless, this wedding dress shaming group on Facebook can be like a vicious school of piranhas.

Indeed, there are a million different directions to go when it comes to wedding dresses, so it’s no surprise that not everyone agrees on what looks right. Current styles can change from year to year, and if the couple is interested in tapping traditional styles for inspiration, then the possibilities truly are endless. If you go back far enough, wedding dresses weren’t even always white!

As you scroll through these controversial wedding dress choices, let us know your thoughts in the comments. Is the dress a mess, or did the wedding dress shaming brigade get it wrong?

#1

So Classy!

So Classy!

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#2

For The Bride Who Likes To Leave Nothing Left To The Imagination

For The Bride Who Likes To Leave Nothing Left To The Imagination

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the "fur" placement! I really want to hear what the designer has to say: " This represents The Bride's vulnerability about to embark on her path of sexual exploration..." Or some such nonsense. Sorry it's late; I'm sleepy. It sounds better in my head than typed out...

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#3

The Sleeve Length, The See Through, The Ruffles, The Everything Tbh Just Awful

The Sleeve Length, The See Through, The Ruffles, The Everything Tbh Just Awful

Britti Absolum Report

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The concept of special wedding garments is an ancient one, but attitudes and styles have certainly changed over the centuries. Traditional wedding dresses in China and other Asian countries, for example, were traditionally red (red is considered an auspicious color in many parts of Asia). In ancient Rome, wedding gowns were deep yellow, while ancient Athenian wedding gowns were violet or red.

#4

Posting Myself In This Absolute Disaster Of A Dress My Bridal Consultants Picked Out For Me When I Went To Try On Dresses. All Smiles Because I Could Not Stop Laughing At How Horrid It Was

Posting Myself In This Absolute Disaster Of A Dress My Bridal Consultants Picked Out For Me When I Went To Try On Dresses. All Smiles Because I Could Not Stop Laughing At How Horrid It Was

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#5

A Ventilation Area For All My Fellow Ibs Girlies

A Ventilation Area For All My Fellow Ibs Girlies

Steph Rylee Report

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#6

Get In Quick - It’s Selling Fast… Apparently?!

Get In Quick - It’s Selling Fast… Apparently?!

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The first recorded case of a white wedding dress in the West was when Princess Philippa of England was married to Eric of Pomerania in 1408. This was far from a trend at the time, however, and dresses of various colors and styles were used throughout Europe.

#7

The Shoulder Pad Bra See Through Look Is My Least Favorite Trend Ever

The Shoulder Pad Bra See Through Look Is My Least Favorite Trend Ever

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#8

This Was The Gem That Came Across My Feed Today. Speechless. Needless To Say, I'm Still Looking

This Was The Gem That Came Across My Feed Today. Speechless. Needless To Say, I'm Still Looking

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Hilary Mol
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't decide if this is dressed up snowpants or a dressed down nod to ABBA.

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#10

Just A Nice Post-Wedding Stroll With The Family

Just A Nice Post-Wedding Stroll With The Family

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Caroline Kimber
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a design, it's actually beautiful and the bride definitely has an amazing body for it....just a shame it was worn as a wedding dress.

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White wedding dresses began to gain traction in the West after Queen Victoria wore white in her marriage in 1840. Some brides chose to emulate her, and later on, people began to associate the color choice with purity and chastity.

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#12

Found On Dhgate. Someone Actually Bought This Thing. And Somehow It Looks Worse Than The Expected Item. I Have No Words

Found On Dhgate. Someone Actually Bought This Thing. And Somehow It Looks Worse Than The Expected Item. I Have No Words

Sammie Jo Report

#13

Is She Rocking It? Yes. Is It Awful? Also Yes

Is She Rocking It? Yes. Is It Awful? Also Yes

Ellen B Jue Report

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#14

This Here Is Just Tacky And Looks Like A Baked Potato Exploded

This Here Is Just Tacky And Looks Like A Baked Potato Exploded

Carissa Duvessa Spenst Report

Interestingly enough, old photographic processes probably had a role in reinforcing the choice for brides to dress in white. Before color photography, even the most beautifully colored dresses would be captured by photographers in a hundred shades of grey, while pure white dresses would come out more or less true to the day, standing out starkly against the black and grey spectrum of the rest of the photo.

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#16

There Is So Much Wrong Here

There Is So Much Wrong Here

Marissa Marie Report

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2WheelTravlr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The use of fondant on everything is really getting out of hand.

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#17

She's A Prominent Influencer So I Didn't Block Out Her Name And Face But What Is This

She's A Prominent Influencer So I Didn't Block Out Her Name And Face But What Is This

Savanna Mitchell Report

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Lydia Koncsics
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel it is important to note this was a trend "styling wedding dresses like the met gala" (where we all know the fashion is insane). it was part of a series like "styling dresses like disney princesses, styling them like different flowers.....etc". this is not actually one of her designs :)

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#18

It Speaks For Itself

It Speaks For Itself

Masha Bystritskii Report

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait! I don't see anything but some lace mysteriously floating in space???

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#19

Singer Of A Punk Band I Love Got Married In This Travesty (Love The Shoes Though)

Singer Of A Punk Band I Love Got Married In This Travesty (Love The Shoes Though)

Morgan Hay Report

#20

What In The Robotic Miss America?!?

What In The Robotic Miss America?!?

Reagan Butler Report

#21

I Can Finally Contribute To This Group

I Can Finally Contribute To This Group

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R
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kindo liked the dress, definitely not for weddings or for wearing it outside though.

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#24

Just Saw On My Local Fb Marketplace. I Thought "Is That A Sheet Wrapped Over It?" ..nope

Just Saw On My Local Fb Marketplace. I Thought "Is That A Sheet Wrapped Over It?" ..nope

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#25

I Will Never Understand How People Think This Dress Or Any Form Of It Is Okay. Camo Is Already A Terrible Pattern But Even If You Like It, In What World Is It Wedding Appropriate

I Will Never Understand How People Think This Dress Or Any Form Of It Is Okay. Camo Is Already A Terrible Pattern But Even If You Like It, In What World Is It Wedding Appropriate

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SarahBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to a wedding with a camo hunting theme. Would have worked great!

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#26

What In The Papier Mache Is Going On Here

What In The Papier Mache Is Going On Here

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#27

This Pnina Tornai Monstrosity Is Awful And I Hate It

This Pnina Tornai Monstrosity Is Awful And I Hate It

Ellen B Jue Report

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#28

What In The Princess Fiona??

What In The Princess Fiona??

Melissa Rhea Report

#29

Don’t Even Know Where To Begin

Don’t Even Know Where To Begin

Samantha Rebecca Report

#30

This Dress Is Atrocious…looks Like A Parachute

This Dress Is Atrocious…looks Like A Parachute

Jessica Decker Report

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#31

Found This In My Local Pages. Asking $1550.. Bargain…

Found This In My Local Pages. Asking $1550.. Bargain…

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#32

This Is A For Real Thing, Why?

This Is A For Real Thing, Why?

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digitalin
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be worn with a proper slip, but it's not that bad. Crochet like this can only be hand-done, so it represents well over $300 worth of work.

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#33

People: French Are Always So Chic! French Getting Married:

People: French Are Always So Chic! French Getting Married:

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#34

This Was Me In A $300 Maid Of Honor Dress (Plus $80 In Adjustments). $380 To Be Little-No-Peep)

This Was Me In A $300 Maid Of Honor Dress (Plus $80 In Adjustments). $380 To Be Little-No-Peep)

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Betsy Ray
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can wear it again and again. Picnics, barbecues, hoe downs and barn raisings.

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#35

Does A Strap On Fit In The Stamen?

Does A Strap On Fit In The Stamen?

Carissa Duvessa Spenst Report

#36

All I Can Hear In My Head Is The "Pop Pop Pop" Of The Beads Coming Off Of This Number

All I Can Hear In My Head Is The "Pop Pop Pop" Of The Beads Coming Off Of This Number

Megan Van Dorn Report

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Met Gala fashion is supposed to be atrocious but how the heck do you go to the bathroom??

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#38

What The Actual

What The Actual

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Enna S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I quite like this one. It's abstract and structured. I'd wear it in a heartbeat.

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#39

Those Cheapo Stretchy Shirts You Always See In Rite Aid, But Make It Fashion

Those Cheapo Stretchy Shirts You Always See In Rite Aid, But Make It Fashion

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#41

The Disgusting Bathroom Background Is A Nice Touch

The Disgusting Bathroom Background Is A Nice Touch

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#42

Ohhh Nooo Girl. Look At Those Cups Just Hanging There This Dress Is All Types Of Wrong!

Ohhh Nooo Girl. Look At Those Cups Just Hanging There This Dress Is All Types Of Wrong!

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PandaGoPanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s not a dress, it’s just the underwear… isn’t it? Please tell me it’s not the dress!

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#45

So Much Nope!

So Much Nope!

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Betsy Ray
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a design from a 1930s-40s movie about a Broadway musical.

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#46

The Funky Sleeves Ruined It For Me. Looks Like A Dead Chicken Got Caught In Her Armpits

The Funky Sleeves Ruined It For Me. Looks Like A Dead Chicken Got Caught In Her Armpits

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#47

I Mean… ??

I Mean… ??

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could a been an amazing dress if they hadn't messed with color. Or if they had done it more subtly...

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#49

The Dress That Doubles As A Table Clothe, Bedspread And Curtains

The Dress That Doubles As A Table Clothe, Bedspread And Curtains

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Lotus Flower in Space 🪷‍
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I married in ‘94 and not gonna lie, mine was pretty close to this. I was 19 and so many mistakes were made.

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#50

Found On Instagram By A Well Known European Designer

Found On Instagram By A Well Known European Designer

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#51

Jesus, Found In The Wild

Jesus, Found In The Wild

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Liz Clarke
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have big boobs too, people like us need proper support to look good. She would have looked really good if she had the right bra/bodysuit

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#52

“Trendiest Dresses Of 2023”

“Trendiest Dresses Of 2023”

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Erin S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these dresses with boning look like they're inside out.

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#53

Not Blurring Because They Are Celebrities. Basketball Player And A Model. I've Seen Hotel Curtains That Look Better Than This

Not Blurring Because They Are Celebrities. Basketball Player And A Model. I've Seen Hotel Curtains That Look Better Than This

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#54

Found On Marketplace. I Almost Wouldn't Be Surprised If There Was A Bow On The Butt

Found On Marketplace. I Almost Wouldn't Be Surprised If There Was A Bow On The Butt

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#55

$25 Seems About Right For A Costume, Right?

$25 Seems About Right For A Costume, Right?

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#58

Stop It Right Now

Stop It Right Now

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Jaya
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda like the hat. I've never seen a wedding version of a bucket hat, that's a pretty fun idea.

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#59

The Roses Are Toilet Paper

The Roses Are Toilet Paper

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tw 72
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This dress makes her look much heavier than she probably is - and most brides are not looking for that

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#60

Why Why Do Brides Think A Dress Where They Literally Have Gathered Material Sitting Right At The Anatomical Spot Of Where The Body Disposes Of Bodily Waste, Looks Any Good?

Why Why Do Brides Think A Dress Where They Literally Have Gathered Material Sitting Right At The Anatomical Spot Of Where The Body Disposes Of Bodily Waste, Looks Any Good?

It legit looks like fabric diarrhoea.
Just no.

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#61

While Searching For Bridesmaid Dresses I Stumbled Upon This

While Searching For Bridesmaid Dresses I Stumbled Upon This

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Agfox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks mild by comparison with a lot of the other dresses but I'm a guy so my opinion may be suspect

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#62

For When The Theme Of Your Wedding Is "90s S&m"

For When The Theme Of Your Wedding Is "90s S&m"

Megan Van Dorn Report

#63

$200 For This Wrinkled Mess On Marketplace

$200 For This Wrinkled Mess On Marketplace

Sophie Lemay Report

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Jaya
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I may be dumb, but don't you just iron that before wearing it? Then it doesn't seem problematic.

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#65

I Hate When It Looks Like The Bride Is Shitting Ruffles

I Hate When It Looks Like The Bride Is Shitting Ruffles

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Anna Ekberg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but this is just the fitting of the dress, ofc it won't look like this once done.

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#66

Boy Oh Boy. Are We Going To A Wedding Or A Prom?

Boy Oh Boy. Are We Going To A Wedding Or A Prom?

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#67

Oh We Just Skipped Past Alterations?

Oh We Just Skipped Past Alterations?

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KittyGotClaws
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's OK it you're a bigger lady but WHY pour yourself into such an ill-fitting gown?

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#68

I Was Wondering How I Could Show My Belly Button On My Wedding Day (Posted By A Store)

I Was Wondering How I Could Show My Belly Button On My Wedding Day (Posted By A Store)

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#70

It’s Giving Elmo For Some Reason

It’s Giving Elmo For Some Reason

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Mary Bricklin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, this dress is really gorgeous and the model definitely pulls it off. Impractical though. Definitely not a dress that could be stored easily.

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#73

For The Mob Or Mog Who Insists "This Isn't A White Dress!" (Oh, Glenn, Why'd They Do You So Dirty?)

For The Mob Or Mog Who Insists "This Isn't A White Dress!" (Oh, Glenn, Why'd They Do You So Dirty?)

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Anna Ekberg
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another dress that is not a wedding dress and do not belong on this list...

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#74

So Many Things Wrong With The Fit Of This Dress

So Many Things Wrong With The Fit Of This Dress

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KittyGotClaws
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, don't pour yourself into a frock like this if you're bust needs support. Get a professional opinion!

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#75

There's Quilting

There's Quilting

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digitalin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wouldn't be my choice for a wedding, but it's nicely done and is a pretty, regal dress. Let people wear what they love-- much better than cookie cutter bridal gowns.

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#76

I Don’t Hate It…. But It’s A Lot!

I Don’t Hate It…. But It’s A Lot!

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#78

Local Facebook Marketplace Listing. She’s Only Asking $350?!?!?

Local Facebook Marketplace Listing. She’s Only Asking $350?!?!?

Emily Riley Report

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#79

Posted On A “For Sale” Page. The Fake Neckline, The Fake Sleeves…

Posted On A “For Sale” Page. The Fake Neckline, The Fake Sleeves…

Rachel Elise Trawick Report