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Wedding Dress Alterations

Saidi, on November 26, 2020 at 16:24 Posted in Wedding fashion 0 4

Greetings! Today is Thanksgiving of 2020, so Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

My wedding is not until June of 2021. I bought my dress mid October. It was already 3 sizes too big when I walked out the door with it. Since then, I've lost an additional dress size. I'm hoping to lose no more than 20 pounds (another dress size). That would make my dress FIVE sizes too big.

From my readings, it sounds like FOUR is the absolute maximum a dress can/should be taken in. My mom suggested I go in again to look for another dress and exchange. I LOVE my dress. There's not much detail. It is lace there is ruching on the bodice. A lot of material.

What do I do? Stop trying to lose? Exchange? Take my chances? Help!

Thank you in advance from a desperate bride in the US.

4 Comments

Latest activity by Geneviève, on November 27, 2020 at 23:15
  • Geneviève
    VIP September 2020 Ontario
    Geneviève ·
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    Is it possible to buy the same dress in a smaller size? If you can, that would definitely be the easiest option. You can take your current one to a sewer but 5 dress sizes will mean huge redrafting. It’s basically going to have to be taken apart, recut and rebuilt. If you’re okay with the price of that then do it! If neither is an option, I’m sure there will be a very similar dress in your new size by a different designer or at a different store. Don’t stop your progress if you want to keep going, there will always be a solution for the dress.
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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
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    I would ask a seamstress what they think. Depending on the shape and style of the dress you might be able to take it in without losing important details. If they think it isn't doable then I would look at exchanging the dress.
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  • Hank
    Featured September 2021 Ontario
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    Can you get the same dress design in a smaller size?

    Also FYI, you're on the Canadian version of Weddingwire.

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  • Arexy
    Devoted October 2020 Ontario
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    I would continue to fulfill your body and health goals. Take the dress to a reputable tailor and ask their thoughts if it is possible. Get a second opinion. If it’s not possible to alter it smaller, I would definitely get a new dress.
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