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Wedding Dress Fear Come True?

Christie, on August 29, 2018 at 9:39 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 11

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I bought my dress a few months ago at a sample sale. It fit perfectly - a little snug - but it fit. I have my first appointment with a seamstthis Friday and I went to try it on and I can’t get it to zip all the way! I’m about 2-3 inches short. Are most people able to zip their dress on their own? It is pretty big and heavy so I’m wondering if someone helping me will do the trick or if it really doesn’t fit now.

Thoughts? Words of encouragement? Feeling bad about myself right now (I have already been feeling self conscious about my weight).

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Latest activity by Ashley, on August 30, 2018 at 10:42 AM

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Christie · on August 29, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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Seamstress*
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Casey · on August 29, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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Most people need AT LEAST one other person to zip their dress. Don’t fret! It is probably fine.
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Casey · on August 29, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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I say this with experience as in my musical theatre days there would be two of us zipping up people’s dresses with costume changes. 😊
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Brae · on August 29, 2018 at 9:48 PM
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Lol. My dress is huge on me up top, but I cant zip it myself. I haven't done any alterations yet. I wouldn't worry until you have someone helping you who cant zip it.
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Ka-Rina · on August 29, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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I second other girls who commented!!! But if you do feel self concious because you know you gained weight it could be that extra kick in the butt to do something about!!! Either way you will be fine!!!
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Connie · on August 29, 2018 at 9:59 PM
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I need help with my dress too cant do it on my own. I'm sure you'll look great.😊
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Brandy · on August 29, 2018 at 10:24 PM
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I definitely cannot zip my dress on my own. But when I have someone help me zip it, it fits perfectly
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MOB So Cal · on August 29, 2018 at 11:09 PM
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Daughter's dress fits perfectly, but there is no way she could close it on her own -- absolutely impossible. The waist has to hit at the exactly right spot for it to close. She has to have the straps off her shoulders, and then only put them on once the zipper is up and the hooks are fastened.... Once you get it right, it is perfect, but it's at least a two-woman job to get her into that sucker! We've been joking that there aren't going to be any of those "oh, look as MOB easily zips up bride's dress for the photographer" pictures!
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MrsV1027 · on August 30, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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I can't zip mine on my own. I really need to have someone come over in the next few weeks to help me try it on again to make sure it fits still. Like you I bought the sample dress and it fit perfectly in February. I almost got it to zip but then I had that OMG what if I can't unzip it myself and he comes home and I'm in tears in my dress that's stuck on me.
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Bri · on August 30, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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When I was trying on dresses, there were a couple that couldn't get zipped all the way. The consultant told me to push my elbows into my side while she zipped and for some reason that helped. You might just need someone to help you.
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Ashley · on August 30, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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My dress originally fit like a glove and I couldn't zip it myself- mine's pretty heavy, too. I pick up my dress from alterations tomorrow and I know I've gained weight so I'm really not looking forward to the self-shame I'll be feeling. I added a corset back so it'll fit anyway but ugh.
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