@@kcole123 I went by myself the first time for the same reasons as you my family and friends live too far away it was fun trying on all the dresses, didn't find anything I like but I did have a better idea of what looked good on me..i don't do well with pushy sales ladies so I was stuck in the store for a lot longer trying to say no without someone to back me up.
The second time I took my neighbour ... It was a lot more fun! Obviously not as fun as having a best friend there but it was someone to laugh with, and someone to give you an opinion. Maybe you should consider taking a work friend on the second run. I ended up buying my dress from davids bridal though I ordered it over the phone from the US and never tried it on in store.
Good Luck with the hunt I'm sure you'll find your dress
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