Title kind of says it all, but basically since buying the dress every time I go in it looks worse.
For some background, I’m plus size and have a very large chest. I chose a bridal store that had a wide size range and thought that meant I would have lots of options and expertise about fitting my dress to me.
The dress I chose has a sheer top which to be honest is not what I thought I’d pick, and it also has a deep plunge. I like the plunge, but finding a bra/bustier/corset/anything that gives me enough support but isn’t visible under the dress has proven impossible. I originally ordered boombas on their recommendation. Here was my first fitting with the boombas:
As you can see the fabric is wonky, crumpling, uneven, etc. They told me they would replace the cups with larger ones and that would fix the issue.
So then I found out at the next appointment they had removed the cups but didn’t have bigger ones (they never notified or told me, I figured it out when my boobs looked like this): The owner looked and recommended a bra store and that they could find something for me that would give me support which would be a better option than them building a corset or something in the dress. So then I got a bustier:
Way more support, but no cleavage and it’s visible. So the plan was to add lace appliqué to the front to help cover it.
So then I ended up with this:
Maybe I’m focusing in way too harshly, but to me it looks absolutely dreadful. The neckline is ruined, and not only that but they cut the original sheer plunge part out and sewed in a doubled over piece which now sticks out like a sore thumb (along with the threads underneath and mismatched lace). They now want to take it out again and add more netting with a slight dip so it’s not straight across and more lace for coverage, but I’m in complete panic mode now. I absolutely hate how the entire top of the dress looks on me now.
Am I overreacting? Is there anything I can/should do at this point? I’m tempted to start over with a new dress but I’ve sunk so much money into this one (plus alterations, accessories that match, etc.) that it feels impossible.
Any help is so greatly appreciated!!
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