So I decided to get a custom made dress for my wedding in May. First pic is the inspo except I wanted a spaghetti strap and the second pic is the actual dress. I’m so disappointed by it and currently don’t feel confident wearing it. The dress does not fit me right and will need alterations. I assumed that custom made dresses should fit to a T but my dressmaker said she only meant the design to be customized and not the fit! Imagine my horror when I heard that! My jaw dropped and felt I was cheated. I thought alterations/fit customization were included! How can she call it custom when it doesn’t custom fit me?!?!? She even took my measurements! Ugh! It was my mistake for hiring her and not clearing it up! Now I’m having major dress regret!
But, I figured I have two options right now... 1) spend money on the alterations but be unsure of the outcome of the dress OR 2) just purchase the dress I fell in love with which inspired the design of my custom dress?
Alteration of the custom dress AND buying a new dress is not an option because I’d rather not spend extra money on the custom one since the unaltered version might sell easier/faster. What do you guys think? Any suggestions? Btw, I spent $1500 for this custom made dress yet she still didn’t get the strap right (that’s why there are two side by side pics). PS: If you are in the Los Angeles area, please suggest a good alteration shop. Thanks in advance!
