I think this is it, needing reassurance!

Helloooo everyone, I’m in need of some reassurance/encouragement. I’ve posted on here before and was feeling good about my options but ultimately felt like something was missing. I saw this dress on TikTok a few weeks ago and literally flew down to LA yesterday to try it on, so I’ve been thinking about it a LOT. It’s significantly more expensive than the other dresses I’ve tried (still doable) and I think I just need some cheerleading to go for it.

For context, the wedding is in late October in California at a foresty/coastal lodge and the ceremony will be up on a hill overlooking a bay. The vibe I’ve been looking for is what I’ve been calling gothic fairytale (thinking Labyrinth, Phantom Of the Opera, Shelley Duvall’s Faerie Tale Theatre, even a little bit of Nosferatu). Something to run through a castle corridor in. I love basque waists, corsets, flat lace, and A-line silhouettes, so this one really hits all those marks. Gloves seem to be polarizing on here but I really like these, so not really needing feedback there.

Open to other thoughts/suggestions but mostly looking for encouragement. Thanks everyone!