Dress Dilemma

Congrats on the weight loss. I would say it is all how you feel because it sounds like you may want an entirely new dress. Ball gown can look great on anyone. I ordered a size smaller than suggested because I knew I planned to lose weight and did not want to deal with any alterations if possible. I would say order a size down but if you are having some dress regret then look at other dresses too. Call DB to be sure of what your options are.

I know that even though my dress was a final sale I could exchange it for the same price or higher but could not return. I would reach out to them to see if they can exchange it. I would get a smaller size to avoid alterations and ask them the best size. How many months are you out?

Girl YOU GET YOURSELF A TIGHT SEXY DRESS! Listen I love my dress but if were shopping for a new one even due to weight loss I would probably get something else. Go for it and if they will exchange or take refunds you should get what you want.

Can you video message your mom or send her pics of the dresses? She does not need to be there but I would have at least a good friend there for opinions too. My dress fitting my aunt was too sick to go but I would message her pics and ask her opinions. I would celebrate the part of the body you want. Show off your curves.

Before you decide to trade your dress in for a new one, make sure you really review their return/exchange policy if they have one - I know if many places have to order a dress for you, once you pick it up, it's yours for keeps!

If you're still as in love with your dress as you where when you first bought it, then let the alterations team groan about it a little before they get to work making it fit like a glove. Talk to them about a realistic timeline of how long alterations will take, and try and put it closer to your wedding date so the fit remains perfect

If you're not so sure how the style fits on your body post-weight loss, then definitely try on other dresses and find one that makes you feel truly you!!

Go exchange the dress! I just went to my first alterations this week and they're taking in an inch from both sides cause I got a size too big cause that's what DB had. I could've ordered one online at my size but it wouldn't get here in time for my alterations.

Also, roughly how much weight are you losing per month. Do you see yourself needing an even smaller one in a few months after you exchange it? I would assume you'll keep getting smaller with your new diet, so you might want to chat with DB to see what they recommend.

Congratulations by the way!

Why would you not do alterations? Then the dress would fit perfectly?

My wedding dress is from David's Bridal and I lost roughly 30 lbs from when I ordered it and when I had my first fitting. They gave me the option to size down the dress if I wanted instead of paying for massive alterations. The only thing is if you plan to do this you need to allow enough time for the new dress to arrive and be altered prior to your wedding. I was roughly 2 months out from my wedding when I did my first fitting.

When I ordered my dress from DB, I was told that I would be able to exchange my dress to save on alterations. Do you still have the tags in place and original receipt? If so, go exchange it before it's time for alterations. I called them 2 weeks ago about alterations and was booked for January 7th for my February 29th wedding. I would have to pay for alterations at the end of my first appointment and the other two appointments would be scheduled as well. I was also told that I could continue exercising but to stop and maintain once I have my third and final fitting which would be 1 to 2 weeks before the wedding. I hope that this information does not change once I start alterations because I plan to continue losing weight!

I feel like our bodies work in such weird ways.

Straps would be perfect! I wonder if you get super fitted sleeves and lose more it might be very loose on you. Someone above mentioned getting a corset so you can always tighten it if you lose weight which sounds like a good idea!

If this helps at all, this is what I got charged for my alterations. Like I said, if I got the right size for my waist I wouldn't have to take in the seams or side seams (multiple layers). That would have saved me easily over $100! Oh well...

I’m 5’4” wearing 4” heels. The dress has 3 layers (2 which are tulle).
I got a size 4, but the lady said I should have gotten a size 2. Unfortunately, that would have taken months to receive so getting size 4 was my safest option.
Taking in neckline $45

Taking up shoulders (cause I’m still short!) $35

Take in seams $65

Reshape arm hole (cause taking up shoulders) $20

Hem $150

Take in side seams $60

Bustle $50

Add cups $20