Need help finding dupe of moms dress!
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Original - 8th November 2023
Update - 27th March 2025
Need help finding dupe of moms dress!
Hi y’all! I was originally planning to wear my moms dress from 1989 but surprise, she was a bit smaller than I am and I don’t want to ruin her dress by tailoring it. Instead, I’m hoping to find a way to honor her dress with something that looks / feels similar. I want to wear it to our rehearsal dinner. Having such a hard timing so any thoughts or even search terms would be so appreciated!!!
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Doyoulikeithere
I would SO have it altered. Your mom would be so happy to see you in her exact dress. It's beautiful and you would look beautiful in it! See if it can be done without hurting it before you decide on a dupe which would be very hard to find I imagine. Keep us posted. I'd love to hear what you decided.
OOP Ah you’re so right!! Thank you for this confidence!! I may as well ask someone!!
joyableu
PLEASE have it altered. I have my dress in a box— only bc my MIL did that, not sure why. Both my girls have mentioned maybe wanting it but making some changes. I wouldn’t mind even a tiny bit- and we are talking sleeve removal etc. I would be absolutely shocked if your mom cared. What else will she be doing with it‽
AlterEgoAmazonB
How much is a "bit?"
OOP: Like 4 inches around the rib cage - doesn’t zip all the way!
AlterEgoAmazonB
I would ask a seamstress to see if this can be altered because you look amazing in this dress and if it could be done, it would be great.
OOP: Ah thank you so much! That’s a good idea, I might as well try :)
MandalayPineapple
Yes, maybe some lace or ties on the back where it doesn’t zip. I don’t know if your mother would mind, but I think it would be good to ask a seamstress for her opinion.
Update - 1.5 years later
Because of y’all, I had the confidence to alter my mom’s dress from 1989 to fit. It turned out stunningly and fit the vibe of our family wedding. Thanks Reddit fam!
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BefuddledPolydactyls
That dress was, and still is, gorgeous! Congratulations!
bluerotunda
Wow, that looks amazing! What a lovely success story
catlettuce
Absolutely Beautiful & so special! Maybe your daughter will wear it next!
Zestyclose_Road_3224
The dress is lovely & more special because it's now a family heirloom.
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