As a plus size girl my whole life, there’s a lot of anxiety attached to dressing rooms no matter what I’m shopping for. There’s something particularly demoralizing when you walk into a store, grab a pile of clothes, and you’re in the dressing room sweating and nothing feels quite right. The thought of doing that for a wedding gown when you have to strip down to nearly nothing with a virtual stranger is quite frankly horrifying.
My experience dress shopping today was healing for every bad experience I’ve had shopping. I felt at home almost immediately when I walked in. More than that, there was endless amounts of dresses. I tried on styles I never dreamed of, and never once in the process was I worried about my size, ashamed of how something fit, or just praying for it to be over. I couldn’t tell you what size dress I will wear, or how things were clipped and pulled, because it was such a comfortable environment that all of those things just fell away. From start to finish, it was so fun.
A special shout-out must also be given to Suzanne. I instantly felt at ease with her helping me pick out dresses. We laughed, I cried, and she really felt like one of my girlfriends I’ve known forever. Mahle also popped in to my appointment and had the same energy. The both of them made me feel beautiful, empowered, and made me feel safe in a vulnerable environment for me.
If you have any anxiety about dress shopping, start here. From one anxious bride-to-be to another, I promise you will be in the best hands.