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Having to buy a dress off the rack! Help!

Katydids12, on March 25, 2017 at 6:23 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 35

My daughter is planning a wedding and doing so in 6 months time. They are a military couple and that is why there is only a 6 month window to get it all together. Everything is in place except the dress! How hard is it to find a dress off the rack? Do most bridal stores sell off the rack? Anybody use an online wedding site that was reputable and got the dress in a short amount of time? We live in different states and in a week I am going to visit so we can go wedding dress shopping. She has found a few she really loves, however the bridal shops say it takes 5-6 months to order a dress. I am so worried that what should be one of the best parts of planning the wedding will be stressful. Any advice?

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Latest activity by Chip, on March 29, 2017 at 5:16 PM
  • Karie
    VIP October 2017
    Karie ·
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    Davids bridal can order in a dress in only a few weeka. Id start there since it may be hard to find one off the rack

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  • BBow
    Expert April 2017
    BBow ·
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    I bought a sample dress. Most bridal stores sell some sample, but you'll just have a more limited availability on what dresses she can have. We got 25% off of my dress for taking the sample instead of ordering a new one too

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  • karen
    Master October 2017
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    Has she considered buying a bridesmaid dress in off-white or ivory? Sometimes they can be bough off the rack.

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  • Mrs. B
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    Check BHLDN. They have very quick shipping

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  • LuckyAK
    VIP March 2018
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    Find a sample salon! You can take it home that day and if you take it to a tailor the turnaround isnt very much!

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  • B
    Beginner June 2017
    Brittany ·
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    I bought a sample dress that fit me almost perfectly! Took it home the day I saw it. I would recommend it to anyone!

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  • cokesmcgokes
    Expert November 2017
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    I went to a local salon during a sample sale, but if i were you, i would call around and ask

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  • Patricia
    Super September 2017
    Patricia ·
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    I bought my gown off the rack at David's bridal. They also ask you when the wedding is and can tell you how much time it will take if you order one.

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  • Mrs. B
    VIP March 2017
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    Also check Azazie

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  • Jennifer
    Dedicated October 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    Bought mine right off the rack at David's Bridal.

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  • FutureMrsComo
    Super October 2018
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    You could also try modcloth. It will be less formal, of course, but they still look bridal.

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  • LittleDemon
    Master November 2017
    LittleDemon ·
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    You should check out Brides Across America! They offer free wedding gowns to military couples. Their next big event is in july and I know that's cutting it too close, but some salons do smaller events with them. I think it's definitely worth checking out!

    Also I bought my dress off the rack from a local salon. Alterations should only be a hem and a bustle

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  • A
    Devoted December 2017
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    I've bought off the rack. Call around to some of the local bridal shops and see what they suggest. There also might be a non-profit in the area that gets samples from bridal shops (there are at least two in my area).

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  • Amanda
    Master January 2017
    Amanda ·
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    Davids bridal for sure! They have a variety of really beautiful and trendy gowns, and they can order them fast. You can also pay extra for express shipping.

    You could call local boutique salons and see when they are having sample sales, too, or ask the employees what options they have for buying off the rack.

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  • Victoria A
    Expert October 2017
    Victoria A ·
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    If your 6 months out that might be enough time to order mine only took 3 months to come in. Ask the consultants but it could be possible.

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  • Annette
    Super July 2017
    Annette ·
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    Definitely check Davids bridal! I bought my dress at the end of December and got it in February even though I ordered it

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  • Melissa
    Dedicated September 2017
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    I ordered mine from David's Bridal online. Clicked the button on a Tuesday and it was in my hands on Friday that week. It was the DB brand and in stock. I had tried on the dress in the store so I knew what I was looking for. It will need to be taken in but that's not a big deal.

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  • Mrs. Knolle
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Knolle ·
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    I planned my wedding in 7 months. I ordered my dress from David's Bridal and it came in 3 weeks. You won't have to buy off the rack if you don't want to.


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  • Morganne
    Devoted May 2017
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    I got my dress at Davids bridal. I had 5 months total to find my dress. Before I found my dress I asked my consultant to only show me dresses that would come in on time and she was more than willing to look up ship dates for me

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  • emsker
    Expert September 2017
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    My bridal salon had a discontinued rack with dresses that you bought off the rack and that's where I found mine. It was also 40% off since it was discontinued which was great.

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