JCP 619 Posted October 29, 2014 I am 7 weeks out and 40 lbs down. In Nov 2015, we are renewing our vows on a beach in Galveston, a place where I spent much of my childhood and is very special. So I took a chance and on a whim bought a dress that I have no idea will fit. But it is a vintage 1940s dress, and in today's sizing, a large. I could not pass it up. I have all the faith that I can make it as I have gone from size 22 pants to size 16. It was crazy and impulsive. But I can't contain my excitement so I went for it. Spread your wings and fly, everyone! Love to all of you from Texas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer Rogers 111 Posted October 29, 2014 That dress is STELLAR! WOWZA! So I'm thinking if it doesn't fit, you can always have it altered. I'm betting it will fit though...but how awesome if you had to have it taken in !?!?! Congratulations, girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted October 29, 2014 Aww thank you! I just thought it was so sweet and simple and perfect. And I love that it was made so long ago and by hand. Someone put love into it. How touching is that? I just hope I make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goonie 86 Posted October 29, 2014 You will make it & your dress is amazing!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted October 29, 2014 Lovely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaE 104 Posted October 29, 2014 Lovely dress good luck on your big day. Take and send us a picture of you wearing it. X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BitterSweet* 835 Posted October 29, 2014 It's beautiful. You can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntjanny 289 Posted October 29, 2014 That dress is perfect and you will likely have to have it taken in! What a great year you have ahead of you! A perfect purchase!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eclectick 129 Posted October 29, 2014 Wow, That dress is BEAUTIFUL, I am so happy for you as I am sure your happy as well. 4 sizes in just 7 weeks YOU GO GIRL!! I hope I can lose that much in 7 weeks, I will be on the happy bench with you...without the dress of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted October 29, 2014 Thank you, everyone! I feel so blessed! This is going to be a great year for all of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealgirl 56 Posted October 29, 2014 The dress is absolutely gorgeous! By November 2015, I bet you have to really take it in! Good luck to you and you've done fantastic so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEyes604 753 Posted November 1, 2014 @@JCP it sounds to me like at the rate you're going you are going to have to have it altered because its going to be TOO BIG Congratulations on your success thus far, and keep up the good work. You have every right to be proud of yourself. You're doin' the damn thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted November 2, 2014 Thank you much! I received the dress today and it is so sweet. I think the person who made it put a lot of love into it. It is so special. I hope it works out. I would be honored to wear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BellaLuce4 261 Posted November 2, 2014 You will make it work for you, it's a perfect dress and I'm so happy that you found it! It symbolizing so much already! Love, passion, strength, the future, all wonderful things that are now a part of who you are!! It's going to be a great year!!! ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KQH 69 Posted November 2, 2014 It's gorgeous! Congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites