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    jrhys: Wear it. I was just at a Salvation Army yesterday where there was a RACK of about 35 wedding dresses, dating from the 40's to the present day. It... more »
    Wit is periodically disensouled: It's very obvious that this dress is about you and not your ex. Wear it. Also, I'd like to one-hundredth the call for pictures. more »
    Hana Maru, used up old slutbag on the pole: Sadie, It sounds like the special dress will soon be imbued with new joyful memories. Wear it. P.S.: The wives of Henry VIII wore the fine dresses of... more »
    la.donna.pietra: Having gotten into a large argument with my future mother-in-law this weekend on the subject of wedding dresses, and having absolutely no freakin' clu... more »
    Devonna: Also, the fact that you can still wear a custom-made dress from six years ago... I am envious. I have not stayed the same size for more than 2 years s... more »
    Green Goth Brit Chick - AlternatEve: The dress I want for my wedding is very, VERY specific, its the only thing I can EVER see myself getting married in. Luckily I don't think anything is... more »
    Lymed: Now I want to jump on a plane, fly to New York, and try on my wedding dress....actually, I might have to fly to Spain to try it on. more »
    Crabby Cakes: Uh, guys? I'm not even engaged, but I'm currently surfing ebay for wedding dresses. And shoes. SOMEONE STOP ME! more »
    hfree: When I first saw the tag, I thought "yes it's tacky!" and then I thought it was a Modern Love post, but having now read the story it is clear that you... more »
    And so had his...you know.: I adore the wedding dress from Funny Face! Wear it! Especially because it makes you so happy. more »
    brendastarlet is on it: these are the shoes I want to wear. [ullam.typepad.com] more »
    scullymurphy: Wear it for sure but just be coy about its origins when discussing it with the in-laws if you feel self-conscious. It's not tacky in any way. more »
    SomeAuthorGirl: You would be laughed off any current wedding reality show for being an utter bore, Sadie. Have you seen those people??? The object of your affection s... more »
    Jamie Sommers: We're in a recession. It would be tacky not to. more »
    SharonTaint: I got married in a dress I bought four years earlier to marry someone else. And it was no big deal. Really. more »
  • #hellsbells

    Is It Tacky To Wear A Wedding Gown I Got To Marry A Different Man?

    I'll readily admit to being the world's worst most inept, overwhelmed, procrastinating bride. But! The one thing that's taken care of is my dress. I'll just wear the one I got for my first engagement.