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Lizbeth
Devoted July 2019

Horrible first dress fitting appt

Lizbeth, on May 18, 2019 at 9:20 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 64

A little back story. When I purchased my dress I went to a David's bridal in Manhattan. They squeezed me into a size 18. And suggested I get into a 20. I mentioned that I started working out and plan on shedding some weight for the wedding. They said "okay that's good but they can always take it in...
A little back story.
When I purchased my dress I went to a David's bridal in Manhattan.
They squeezed me into a size 18. And suggested I get into a 20. I mentioned that I started working out and plan on shedding some weight for the wedding. They said "okay that's good but they can always take it in a size" so me being naive I just went with it.
Well fast foward 3 months later, today I had my dress fitting in the David's bridal in queens. and they had to take it in so much but i didn't give me any shape, I looked like a rectangle. And I'm a plus size girl and very self conscious about my body, plus I added sleeves and a ugly bustle that I didn't not like so the total of the alterstujns came out to 700 and my dress cost a little over 800.
I had a bridezilla moment and started crying and staring that I felt that they tricked me into getting a size 20 so I would have to do all these alterations and pay all this money.
I told them I dont mind paying for a service but having to pay almost the same price for my dress bc it's too big bc they insisted on a certain size was unfair.
So they now said they will exchange my dress from a 20 to a 18. And expected delivery date is June 17. My wedding is July 3.
I'm super nervous, upset and a bunch of negative emotions.
Now I'm nervous that I'll have to be charged extra for rush free and just feel that I was completely uneducated on bridal shopping.
I wish I knew better.
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  • Kelly
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    Kelly ·
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    I did DB, did want to rush my purchase so I tried on a size 20 in store, and yea it was larger but honestly it fit fine.
    Went back to buy the dress with a different woman and she ordered me a size 18. It still fits but I know I did not tell her to order a size 18. I have well over a year until my wedding and wanted to lose a few pounds for my health anyway, but feeling like I'm forced into losing it is a really crappy feeling! I'll be pissed if they say anything at my fitting.
    I feel like majority of women who shopped at DB have similar over priced horror stories.
    Unfortunately there isn't a lot of competition, I'll have to think about the cost of alterations. The bustle makes me nervous.
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  • A
    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Just checking in on you! Hoping you have had some luck and are feeling better about your dress.
    Hugs to you! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
    Lizbeth ·
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    Hi! I feel lost without a dress.
    I'm actually thinking if I should just get a different dress altogether.
    I'm going to the David's bridal in the city to make sure the 18 fits me good, if not I may just get a new one
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  • A
    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Awww I'm sorry! So glad you have a plan, let me know how it goes! I sincerely want to know.
    Praying you find a new one, may be cheaper than alterations. Who knows the different store may work with you!
    Praying it works out just right for you. Hopefully, it will be a blessing in disguise.
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
    Lizbeth ·
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    Thank you so much ❤❤

    As a plus size girl I grew up always picking my body apart and now that I've been on a weight loss journey I'm my worst critic

    Hoping I like how the 18 looks on me.

    This was my other option (the one on the left)

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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
    Lizbeth ·
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    Ah idk why it didn't go through

    The one on the left is actually my dress in a size 18.
    The one on tje right is the one I almost exchanged it for and think j might try to get

    Horrible first dress fitting appt 1
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  • K
    Just Said Yes July 2019
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    I had the opposite thing happen at David's Bridal- they tried to convince me to get a size that sort of fit but was really tight on my bust, because a dress I liked didn't come the next size up and they said I could lose weight and have it let out a bit. I didn't want to have the hard worry about every little thing I ate for the next 8 months, plus taking it out usually costs more than taking it in, so said no and got a dress I loved the actually fit. I do have to get it taken in a bit since I was between sizes, but found a seamstress who had a flat fee for bridal alterations ($250, when I was told David's Bridal would be probably at least $200 just for hem and bustle) so I'm just making sure I get everything I want done now to get my money's worth.
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  • A
    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Oh yes! I love the one on the right!
    I have to wear a belt too, since I'm so short waisted.
    Trust me... we all pick ourselves apart! I cringe looking at pictures of myself. As women, we try so hard to be perfect.
    The one on the right is very flattering! I think I like it better than the first one.
    It may be your meant to be. I love your hair I think you should let it flow! It's a shame to hide it. Just my 2 cents worth ❤
    2 thumbs up for the second dress. Let me know how it works out.🤞
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
    Lizbeth ·
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    I'm loosing my mind Haha the one on the right (off shoulder with belt) is my dress
    The one without the belt is the one I almost switched it for.

    Yes there is such a hard demand for women to have this "perfect" body that it causes those "without the perfect body" to tear ourselves apart.
    Especially now with social media standards
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  • A
    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    Well then I love "your" dress and I don't think you look" squeezed in" I
    Think it looks great! I really do!
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    Thank you so much!!

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  • Katie
    Super November 2019
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    I'm so sorry that happened to you! I got my dress on sale at David's bridal for $599 and I chose to do my alterations with them because they alter the dress I chose frequently.. little did I know my alterations were going to be $560 after everything. I paid almost the same for alterations as I did for the dress.
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    Oh my! Same thing happened to my daughters alterations. Her dress was 150, alterations were 120.
    I feel they should lower their prices just a tad u know
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    I'm serious! It looks great !
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    ❤❤❤ you're amazing!
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  • MIWM
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    I am not a fan of David's bridal and I am truly sorry for what you are going through. I hope they make it right and do not charge you extra money.

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  • Sharon
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    Sharon ·
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    I would ask about free rush delivery. I ordered 1 size only because the sample was a little snug. I plan to loose a few pounds before next April but I don't plan to get it altered at David's Bridal. Hope that all goes well for you.
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    I had read stories before but never thought it would be that bad.
    Thank you, I hope they dont charge me either
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  • Lizbeth
    Devoted July 2019
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    I'm currently looking for other places near me that I can take it to for alterations once the new size comes in
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    Beginner June 2019
    Devon ·
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    Dang. Have you already paid for your dress? I would just shop somewhere else- or at least go to a few other David’s bridals to try and find something that fits you perfect off the rack. At this point that’s your best bet.
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