When Jess and Michael get engaged, her cousin Sarah decided to sew her wedding dress for her as a gift. But during the final fitting, Jess discovers that the wedding dress is two sizes too small. Will Sarah fix her error, or will Jess have to take things into her own hands?
My cousin Sarah and I have always had a complicated relationship. She’s loud and bubbly, but also the type of person who craves the spotlight. And because of that, our entire family gave her the attention she wanted. It made more sense to shine the spotlight on Sarah, rather than ourselves.
When Michael and I got engaged after being together for four years, my whole family seemed genuinely excited for me.
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Sarah even got all of our girl cousins together, along with my best friends, for a night out. Ending in an Airbnb where we continued the party, because I was the first of us to get engaged.
During that night out, Sarah came up to me, a glass of champagne in her hand.
“Jess! I have a great idea!” she said.
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“What?” I asked. “What do you want to do?”
“I want to make your wedding dress for you!” she exclaimed, swaying to the music as she spoke.
Now, Sarah is a brilliant seamstress, and she’s made some incredible outfits in her young career so far. Despite our complicated relationship, the thought of Sarah making a dress for me was actually a lovely idea.
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“Really? You’d do that for me?” I asked, touched by the gesture.
“Of course, Jess! It’ll be perfect!” she replied with a smile that seemed nothing but sincere at the time.
The rest of the evening went off without a hitch. I was surrounded by the people who loved me, and even more, my cousin wanted to do something so intimate by making me a wedding dress.
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Everything felt right.
We spent weeks choosing the design and fabrics. We pored over the magazines and websites, and finally, I had an idea in mind.
One day, I met Sarah at her office, ready to take my final measurements so that she could start with my dress.
“You’re going to look amazing,” she said, taking my measurements precisely, jotting down everything carefully on her writing pad.
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“Oh, I hope so,” I said, taking a sip of my coffee as Sarah put her measuring tape away. “I’ve been on a strict diet, and I’m finally happy with my weight. So, it’s just about maintaining my figure now.”
“You look good, Jess,” she said. “But if anything changes and you find yourself losing or gaining weight, just let me know, and you can come in for another fitting.”
I nodded and left, eager to see how my dress was going to turn out.
But when I went for the final fitting, things took a turn.
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I slipped into the dress, but something was wrong—it was way too small. I couldn’t even zip it up, no matter how hard I sucked in my breath.
“Jess! Are you crazy to gain weight before the wedding?” Sarah asked, her tone dripping with mock concern.
My heart sank. We were two weeks away from the wedding, and judging from this fitting, I didn’t have a dress.
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“I haven’t gained any weight, Sarah,” I replied. “I’ve been too stressed to eat. If anything, I should have lost weight because of that!”
Sarah shrugged, barely concealing a smirk that was plastered onto her face.
“Well, I’ll try to fix it, but with the wedding so close, I can’t make any promises. I have other clients waiting for their orders, too, Jess.”
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Her words rang loud and clear in my head as I drove away from her office.
And then it hit me — this wasn’t an accident. I recalled the way she spoke to me, and the tone in her voice. There was no remorse in her mistake. There was no mix-up in measurements. There was no weight gain with me.
This was deliberate, and Sarah had made the dress too small on purpose.
“I don’t know what to do,” I told Michael when he got home that evening.
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“Show me the dress?” he asked, pouring himself a glass of water.
“What! No!” I exclaimed. “The dress may be a mess, but it’s bad luck for you to see!”
“Look, why don’t you take the dress to Mrs. Lawson? She’s my mom’s friend, and she does all her alterations. She’s making Mom’s dress for the wedding, too.”
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So, I gathered the awful dress and went to Mrs. Lawson, who was a retired seamstress with a reputation for miracles.
“Oh, honey,” she said when I walked in. “Michael phoned me and told me all about the mess. But I’ve seen the worst and made it a hundred times better.”
“This might be tricky, though,” I said, showing her the dress.
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“Honey, I’ve seen it all, trust me. Let’s make this work,” she chuckled.
Together, we transformed the original design into something completely new. A chic, short, cocktail-style dress that was bold, unconventional, and a bit edgy for a wedding.
But it was absolutely stunning. It was everything Sarah’s dress wasn’t: fun, flirty, and perfectly me.
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When it was time to walk down the aisle, my heart raced. I stood in the bridal suite of the wedding venue and looked at myself in the mirror. I looked beautiful. I felt beautiful.
As my dad walked into the room to get me, his jaw dropped.
“My darling,” he said. “You look incredible! Wow!”
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“Thanks, Dad,” I said. “I know it’s not what we all envisioned me wearing for my wedding, but it’s been the best surprise. I feel like a bride.”
“That’s the only thing that matters, darling,” he said.
Soon, my entrance music began, and goosebumps appeared all over my body as a classical version of a Lana Del Rey song took over the room.
Heads turned.
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And I felt the buzz of admiration follow me as people watched me walk in. I knew that my dress was a hit.
When I got closer to Michael, his eyes widened, and his smile took over his face. I knew then that the man I was about to marry fell in love with me all over again.
But before I took my place next to Michael, I turned to Sarah, wanting to see her expression first.
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Her face was priceless: she was pale and shocked. I knew she had expected to see me in tears, humiliated by her sabotage and wearing that horrible dress she had designed.
Instead, I was glowing, smiling from ear to ear.
The ceremony went off without a hitch, Michael’s vows leaving me in tears and my heart full of love for the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with.
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But then came the reception.
Michael and I were mingling with our guests when Sarah cornered me.
“Jess, what happened to the dress? Where’s my original design? Why did you change it?” she asked, trying to hide her confusion.
I grinned.
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“Oh, I thought I’d take your design and make it better! Remember, you weren’t even sure that you could do anything about it. And I was bursting out of it because it was at least two sizes too small.”
“So, that’s it? You just threw away my hard work?” she gasped. “That’s low!”
“No, Sarah, your work is the foundation of this dress. It’s just a hundred times better because the woman who fixed it wanted me to look and feel beautiful on my wedding day.”
A close up of an annoyed woman | Source: Midjourney
Her mouth opened, but no words came out. Around us, guests kept complimenting my dress, calling it unique and stunning.
Sarah had no choice but to stand there and listen.
“Come on, love,” Michael called to me. “Let’s do our first dance so that I can really get into the buffet after! The roast beef is to die for!”
“I’m coming,” I smiled, finally happy.
A couple standing at a wedding buffet | Source: Midjourney
What would you have done?
A genius is someone who finds 8.
Have you ever wondered how sharp your observational skills really are? Optical illusions and number puzzles have been used for centuries to test and train the brain, sharpening our ability to spot hidden details. Today, we have an exciting challenge that has been stumping people across the internet.
The task is simple: Find the number 8 hidden in a sea of 9s.
Sounds easy, right? Well, you might be surprised to learn that most people either take too long to find it or give up entirely. The question is—are you a genius who can spot it instantly?
Take a close look at the image and see if you can find the hidden number 8 before we break it down step by step.
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Hidden 8
If you haven’t found the number yet, don’t worry! Follow these steps carefully, and you’ll be able to crack the puzzle.
Step 1: Divide the Image Into Sections
Instead of looking at the entire picture at once, mentally divide the image into smaller sections. Scan one section at a time rather than darting your eyes randomly over the whole image.
Step 2: Look for Slightly Different Shapes
The key difference between 8 and 9 is the closed loop at the bottom of the 9, which turns it into an 8. Slowly examine each number, paying attention to whether the bottom loop is fully connected.
Step 3: Adjust Your Focus
If you’re struggling to see the difference, try slightly squinting your eyes or looking at the image from a different angle. This can help your brain process the contrast better and highlight any variations in shape.
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Step 4: Start From the Bottom Left
Hint: The number 8 is located towards the bottom left of the image. If you focus on this area and carefully scan row by row, you’ll spot it faster!
Step 5: Confirm Your Answer
Once you think you’ve found the 8, double-check by comparing it to the 9s around it. Does it have two fully closed loops? If so, congratulations—you’ve found it!
The Answer: Did You Get It Right?
If you followed the steps correctly, you should have found the number 8 hidden among the 9s!
The number 8 is located towards the lower-left section of the image.
If you spotted it quickly, you have an excellent eye for detail! If it took you a little longer, don’t worry—puzzles like this train your brain and improve your ability to notice hidden details.
Share Your Answer – Can You Beat Your Friends?
Now that you know the answer, challenge your friends and family to see if they can find the hidden 8!
Did you find it immediately, or did it take you some time?
How long did it take you to solve the puzzle?
Did you use a specific strategy to find it faster?
Drop a comment below with your experience! Let’s see who among us truly has the sharpest eyes.
Why These Puzzles Are Great for Your Brain
Believe it or not, challenges like this one do more than just entertain—they actually help improve cognitive function! Here’s how:
Enhances Focus – Training your brain to notice small details strengthens concentration.
Improves Visual Perception – Finding hidden patterns sharpens your ability to differentiate between similar shapes.
Boosts Problem-Solving Skills – Learning to break down complex visual puzzles into smaller steps improves logical thinking.
Increases Patience – These challenges teach us to slow down, analyze, and process information more carefully.
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If you enjoyed this puzzle, try similar brain-teasing challenges to continue improving your cognitive skills!
Final Thoughts: Keep Training Your Brain!
Finding the hidden 8 in this puzzle proves that small details matter. Whether you found it instantly or had to work for it, this challenge reminds us to slow down, focus, and sharpen our attention to detail.
Want to test your brain even more? Keep an eye out for our next puzzle and see if you can beat the clock!
Now it’s your turn! Share your time, challenge a friend, and let’s see who has the sharpest vision. Are you the genius who found 8?
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