Revamping Grandma's Wedding Dress

Picture?

Lets see a photo!

Lol the pictures are certainly not flattering, but here it is!

It's not what I envisioned for my wedding dress but I'm hoping there is a place that can make it my dream dress

I love it the way it is!

What would you want to change on it?

And here is the back

What did you envision yourself in ?

What does your dream dress look like?

I like the skirt. But I would like the neckline to be sweetheart maybe and to lose the long sleeves. I don't want sleeveless but maybe cap sleeves and I think a keyhole back would look pretty. But I'm not sure if that's possible

It actually look better than I imagined and the lace is really pretty!

Maybe you could take it to the seamstress and consult?

I can recommend my seamstress in the Marina, SF if you like.

I am not in your area so I can't help with a suggestion but it seems what you want should be doable. I had my moms dress altered (I wore it to our rehearsal). I used the same seamstress that did my wedding dress.

Well, my dream dress would be fitted and look like this

I actually think it would look gorgeous if you removed the neckline and sleeves. I'm guessing that there's a layer under the lace across the bust? Would you be open to keeping lace over that part, and use the lace to make a little cap sleeve?

If you go to a seamstress, take some inspo photos of dresses that you like.

I don't know anyone in your area but just wanted to say that it's such a sweet idea! Coming from someone with little to no family it would be an absolute dream to wear a dress that was worn but a family member!

There is another bride that posted earlier.... she wore her mothers dress for the father/daughter dance and I believe first look.

Does your budget allow for a new dress and alterations to your grandmothers?

@PerfectlyPolin Aww thank you!

@Mrs.TacoCat Yes, I would be able to buy a new dress and/or make some alterations to my grandmother's dress

@O&L I would love a recommendation!

Here is her Yelp page.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/fichu-san-francisco-3?utm_source=ishare&utm_medium=s_nb_i

Her name is Mila and she's the only one there. She gets really busy so you have to make an appointment. Good luck!

I attached my dress. I don't know if you can tell what she did!

Oh that dress is gorgeous! I'm sure it would be super easy to modernize it. Sorry no help:p

@O&L Wow, beautiful dress! I will be sure to contact her, thank you!