Should I wear the wedding dress I bought before?

Question

I was suppose to get married to a diff guy, and I bought my dress but we broke up before we got into anything else. I never married him, he never saw my dress and I never had it altered. Now, I'm getting married to a new WONDERFUL guy, but I can't afford a new dress because I got such a steal! Would it be bad if I wore the original dress I purchased?

Answer 1

No I think it would be fine.  If you HAD worn it, different story.

Answer 2

I would be afraid that the energy attached to the dress would carry over to my current relationship. I personally think you should spring for a NEW dress that is meant for marrying your current guy.

If you wear the other one, it will always be in the back of your mind as a reminder of the other guy. Bad luck and bad energy in my opinion.

But you've got to do whatever you feel is right for you. Keep in mind you could always sell the old dress and use the money to buy a new one. Best of luck to you!

Answer 3

Congratulations on your upcoming Wedding. I'm glad you found the right guy : ).

As far as the dress goes, you never wore the dress so Yes, you can wear it to your Wedding.  

Answer 4

no. the way i see it, that was the dress that was perfect for you on your wedding day...  

Answer 5

Well it depends on how you and your fiance feel about it. I probably wouldn't myself because I wouldn't feel right knowing the history behind it. I'd ask your fiance what he thinks...?

Answer 6

Hey, look at it this way. It's your wedding dress. Doesn't matter when you bought it. You found a great deal, and are now engaged and can wear this beautiful dress. I'd wear it if I were you!  

Answer 7

Wear the dress... keep it to yourself, no one needs to know.  Have a wonderful marriage!

Answer 8

if it doesn't bother you and you won't be thinking about your ex everytime you put it on I don't see why not.  ALSO< does your new guy know it was bought for someone else? does he mind?  Ask yourself those questions.  otherwise it's all clear.

Answer 9

Its YOUR dress and you bought it because you look beautiful in it... The guy whose lucky enough to marry you should be the one to see you in that dress!  

Answer 10

I think it would be fine to wear this dress, since you have never worn it before.  I would however, not tell anyone since it is not their business.  

Answer 11

Over the years,as a wedding dress designer,  I have encountered many brides in your situation.  If there are no issues between you and your fiancee about you wearing the dress, then wear it.  

If you want to change the style some from the original take it to a wedding sewing specialist to have the dress restyled or redesigned. You would be surprised at what can be done to transform your dress.  And it will not necessarily cost an arm and a leg.  

Some of the brides do this when they can't afford to buy another dress, but at the same time they want their dress to take on a different look.  Find a wedding dress designer dressmaker to help you come up with ideas for your gown.

Answer 12

It depends on if your super stitches if you are then NO buy a new one because it is considered bad luck to use a dress from a failed relationship, if your not then go ahead no harm done and you can spend more money on the wedding cake or whatever you decide.

Answer 13

Do you feel guilty about wearing it?  Have you asked your fiance's opinion?  Do you really love it and think it's perfect for you?  Think about the answers to these questions carefully.  Your wedding day is going to be one of the most special, wonderful, magical days of your life.  You don't want to look back regretting anything.  Congrats and good luck!

Answer 14

if you feel beautiful, if you tihnk of how much your husband will love you in it on that date, and if you feel comfortable in it (having never worn it before!!) then i dont see any problem with it.

does your fiancee know about this dress or have seen it knowing it was for another guy? if so, i would probably try to find a way to alter it cheaply...   like get a sash...or when you get it altered, get the train shortened...    you could also give it to a consignment shop. consignment shops will give you a % of what the dress sold for. make sure you work this out when signing the dress over tho because many places will jip you out of a lot of money due to giving you a low % of the sale...

but i think if you truly love the dress, and you don't think of the previous guy when you get in it ( i dont thnk u'll be thinking of anyone but your fiancee on that day :) ) then i dont see a problem with it...