Oh no...! What to do if you and a friend happen to wear the same dress?

2020.01.29 published

[Revelation] The dress will be the same as the guest...!

Trying on various wedding dresses and colored dresses,

the happiness of finding that one favorite dress that makes you think, "This is it," is just the best, right? ♡

I'm really looking forward to wearing it in front of the guests on the wedding day!＊

But!

Occasionally, there might be a situation where a woman among the invited guests, such as friends, relatives, or colleagues, is also planning to wear the same dress, resulting in a *dress clash...*

It does happen...

What should I do?!

Discovering that acquaintances have the same dress occurs in situations like,

✓ Realizing it when attending that person's wedding and noticing it has the same design

✓ Noticing it from their Instagram post about trying on the dress

✓ Realizing it while discussing each other's weddings and discovering the designs are the same

Indeed, during a time when many people are getting married,

choosing popular brand dresses or trendy dresses makes it possible to encounter someone else with the same choice.

Additionally, among close friends, it’s likely they have similar tastes, making it even more likely...!

However, since it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event, feeling some shock upon discovering the dress clash is completely natural.

After all, it’s going to be captured in photographs, and even if you didn’t mean to, it can feel like you copied them later on...

It can also make you feel like the specialness of the dress is somehow diminished.

Plus, if you have many mutual friends, there are likely to be quite a few women who notice and say, "Hey, isn’t that dress the same as ○○-chan's?"

It’s okay, but still, it definitely feels a bit sad.

@nagisa_marry

So, what should you do if you find out your dresses clash?

Basically, it seems many brides choose to wear the dress as planned.＊

After researching a bit, it appears that once a bride decides on her "destined dress,"

even if there’s a dress clash, many brides will still wear that design!

Starting from scratch to find a new dress is daunting,

and ultimately, not being able to wear your favorite piece is more painful than the clash itself. You’ll probably regret it later on.

Therefore, if you have made your decision on "this one!" feel free to stick with it regardless of the dress clash.

In that case, changing up elements like your hairstyle, sash ribbon, bouquet, or accessories is essential to create a distinctly different impression!

In your heart, focus on "I’ll look cuter than her!" and using your unique style to stand out is the trick!♩

@nagisa_marry

But what if I really don’t want to have a clash...?

"But I really hate the idea of having the same dress as someone else," some brides might think.

If this is the case, why not boldly change the dress?＊

If you haven’t decided on your destined dress yet, it’s definitely not too late,

and many people probably have a few candidates they were still deliberating on.

Choosing a dress you’re leaning toward can actually provide a sense of closure!

First, contact the dress shop, explain the situation, and request their assistance—this would be the best approach.＊

In this case, it’s most important to shift your mindset!

Let’s have a happy wedding even if our dresses clash!＊

Having your favorite dress clash with a mutual acquaintance isn’t an uncommon situation.

Whether to change it or not depends on the closeness of your relationship with the other person, how many of the same guests will attend both weddings, and how far apart the wedding dates are.

However, the most important thing is the bride's feelings.＊

If it’s a dress that you felt, "I have to wear this one!" then I recommend going with it as planned.

If there are a few other dresses you were also considering, it’s perfectly fine to change.

Even with the same dress, variations in hair arrangements and accessories might not be recognized by the guests at all.

If you find yourself in this situation, try to stay calm and choose the option that is best for you!＊