Is It Ok to Wear Some Elses Wedding Dress

Is a used wedding dress bad luck??

Ok Ladies

do yall think its bad luck to buy a used wedding dress I am trying to cut down on expenses as much as possible and this is a great way to do that but I dont know if it is considered bad luck or not....what does everybody think??

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paulette · on January 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM
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Master July 2012
If by bad luck you mean having more money in your pocket, then yes, it's terrible luck.
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VIP August 2012
Jessica H · on January 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM
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I agree with paulette if you like it why not...I think paying full price when you can get a bargain is bad luck!
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Champion October 2009
2d Bride · on January 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM
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Well, I wore a used wedding dress. And over two years after the wedding, I still feel very lucky to have NotFroofy. So I'd say no.

And after my first wedding, I gave my wedding dress to my sister for her wedding. She's still married, nearly 30 years later.
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Expert October 2011
Christine · on January 18, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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Nope, my mother borrowed her friends wedding dress and this May they will be celebrating their 48th Wedding Anniversary
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VIP June 2012
Karen · on January 18, 2012 at 9:44 PM
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I wore my sisters dress for my first wedding and have 3 amazing children and a whole lot of years of good stuff, I'd say it is what you believe it to be, and I say only believe in amazing stuff!!! = GREAT LUCK!
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Super June 2013
Brandi · on January 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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I got my dress free. My aunt was going to give it to a thrift store. My mom way talking to her about me getting married and she told my mom to take it. The best part it fits great.
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Devoted May 2012
Thanks ladies....does anybody wanna donate?? and Brandi D you got engaged on my birthday lol
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Super June 2013
Brandi · on January 18, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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That must be a good day then.
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Super June 2012
I would definitely not think of it as bad luck! My engagement ring was "previously owned." FH and I look at it as he was able to get a much nicer ring for an affordable price. I would feel the same way about a dress.
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Expert April 2012
K & B · on January 18, 2012 at 10:08 PM
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I don't think that is bad luck, just a way of affording more for your guests!
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Dedicated January 2022
I dont think so...if you think about it at one time it its life it is possible that the same item was new and with several of the same thing being sold to more than one person...

no i dont think its bad, what you wear don't affect fait...
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Beginner September 2008
Leah · on January 19, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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Ab · on January 19, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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Nope, only I think if the divorced people were there..I was gonna think about wearing my mom's old dress or at least veil, but it was also her sister's dress, and my aunt and her ex husband were at the wedding, I thought that would be too awkward.
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hippydog · on January 19, 2012 at 12:38 PM
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Its only bad luck if it has blood on it, and has been restitched all the way up the back. ;-)

(sorry, bad joke)
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Super May 2012
Tammy · on January 19, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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Go for it and wear it with pride and happiness!
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VIP October 2012
Jeanette · on January 19, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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No way is it bad luck. You are being economical. If I had found my dress used I would have bought it.
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VIP December 2011
Definitely not bad luck... my reception dress was a used dress! I love this site for used dresses at seriously good prices... http://www.oncewed.com/used-wedding-dresses/... remember you can always have a bigger dress taken in to fit you but its difficult to get a too-small dress to fit. The one I got used (on ebay) was several sizes too big, so alterations cost about $300, but the dress was so affordable that it was reasonable and in my budget.

Good luck!!
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Just Said Yes September 2012
Elle · on January 19, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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Hi Amber,

I just got the most amazing "used" wedding dress on http://www.recycledbride.com, a super great site, that's got some seriously gorgeous dresses.

Not only do they have 1,000's of wedding dresses available, but they sell all the accessories too! I think the whole bad luck thing is just a wives tale retailers made up to sell more. Why spend you're money on a new dress when you can buy one that someone paid full price for and only was in it for a few hours or less? If you go the used route, which I strongly suggest you give a shot- you will be able to afford a way nicer dress for a fraction of the cost

Definitely check out http://www.recycledbride.com

Congrats and I'm sure you'll find a lovely dress!
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Expert June 2012
Meagan · on January 19, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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@Bella: you are not allowed to advertise, you have been flagged.
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