Should i go smaller? UPDATE pg 2

1. keep the 18 and they will pay for 1/2 the alterrations but said it may never fit like it's supposed to

2. order a 14 which will come in 7/12 and do a hidden corset to make up for the 5 inch gap at the bust

3. order a 16 which will only need let out an inch at the bust and hemmed, won't come in til 8/1

4. Get a 16 store sample from another store that could possibly be damaged and we won't know until it's too late to order a new dress. They would credit me the difference what i paid and the current sale price.

Option 3...

Alterations really don't take much time, especially its only a hem and let in or taken out that little.

Get your money back and go to a different location and/or store. They dont know what the heck their doing.

I like #3 the best.

Option 3. Those are quick alterations.

#3 also. Coming in at 8/1 you will be good.

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If you're worried about the timing of the dress coming in, there is probably and expediting fee you can pay. I've also heard other DB buyers say that their dresses came in a lot sooner than they were quoted.

I second Mrs. Cheapskate. What an ordeal...

The timing I keep debating on. They said 12 weeks for this dress and it came in in 13 days.

Change the day of the event in their computers and it will come in ALOT sooner

I'd feel most comfortable with #3.. sorry for all your troubles

That is made of madness. I'd insist on my money back.

I want to correct my self-

i say go for option #3 and insist that they cover the Rush charge to get it there in time. since this is their screw up and they admitted it and its the 2nd time they have had to get you another dress

Jessi they always say 12 weeks and it come back within a week or two. I bought my dress from there also my BM and FG.

Go for option 3 and take it to someone good for alterations.

I was leaning option 3 but DB is advising against that because they say it doesn't leave a lot of time for alterations. She also said there is no expediting as there is literally only 2 14's and 1 16 currently available in all of the east coast warehouses.

I also vote option #3

Honestly, I would go with option 3, and not use their alterations person. I would go to another seamstress, and they can usually get the alterations done quickly (and they should cost less than DB as well). You should just start researching other seamstresses now, call them and explain your situation, and make a future appointment.

I'm going Tuesday to talk to them about this. The manager is really pushing for option 2(the potentially too small dress) as she says it'll be easier and cheaper. I'll be meeting with the manager and the alterations manager and have all my undergarments and accessories.