Do you like my dress? I had it done especially for the wedding. vs Do you like my dress? I had it made especially for the wedding.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I had it done' implies that some work or alteration was done to the dress, while 'I had it made' implies that the dress was created or constructed. The choice between the two depends on whether the speaker is referring to modifications or the creation of the dress.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies that some work or alteration was done to the dress.

"Do you like my dress? I had it done especially for the wedding."

This phrase is used when referring to alterations or modifications made to the dress. It indicates that the dress underwent some changes.

Alternatives:

do you like my dress? I had it altered especially for the wedding.
do you like my dress? I had it tailored especially for the wedding.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies that the dress was created or constructed for the wedding.

"Do you like my dress? I had it made especially for the wedding."

This phrase is used when referring to the creation or construction of the dress. It indicates that the dress was custom-made for the occasion.

Alternatives:

do you like my dress? I had it tailored especially for the wedding.
do you like my dress? I had it designed especially for the wedding.

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