Said Yes to the Dress! But have some thoughts...

I would contact a seamstress in your area to ask that question. The boutique where you bought it from may have a seamstress on site to help you.

Contact a seamstress ASAP to get assistance

Did you ask them while you were? I know that when I found my dress, I was unsure because I wanted to add to my dress and my consultant told me right away that yes it was possible!

I have made and altered a lot of gowns, but though you could do it with many gowns, I wouldn't with yours. The support for the bra cups on yours is a horizontal reinforcement side to side, and will ot work if split in the middle. The split front deep vee has vertical boning or other stiffening net to keep the 2 sides up, that the first dress lacks, and without it such a complete split would not work. Better to get a second dress, more of an evening dress.

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The boutique does not have a seamstress on site, they just have recommendations of people to use.

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I asked about it, but the girl who helped me that day was really new and didn't know much. She only recommended a seamstress to use for alterations.

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When I was there I was going to purchase the second dress as well, but it's from their private line and the owner must be contacted before putting in the order. So I was waiting until she was back, but now I'm second guessing spending so much money on another wedding dress. I think I'll contact a seamstress to see if they can make it work before deciding on the second dress.

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I think that's probably the best thing to do.

View Quoted Comment The alternative is to pick ip a more plunging neck second dress at a sample sale, for more than half off. Is the second dress the exact one you would want, or would you be open to other plunging V's or ones easily made into them by their structure? and since you want it more for reception dancing, would you be ok with no train, rather than one you jave to bustle the entire time you are wearing it?

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I do like that second dress, but it doesn't have to be the exact one, just something similar.

That is such a good idea to look at sample sale so it would be way cheaper! Yes, the second dress I'm looking for would be without a train. I guess it would be more of a formal wear gown and a wedding dress.

I would talk to a seamstress about altering your current dress and just have one. In my opinion the dress you purchased is much prettier than the 2nd dress you posted. The 2nd dress is a little "blah". I am not sure if you wanted the reception dress to make a big statement, but if so, that dress doesn't do that. I think your dress is gorgeous and I would wear it all night long!

View Quoted Comment Azazie's dresses ready to go section has a constant turnover of retired samples and discontinued models, sometimes in one or two sizes, sometimes across all sizes.
https://www.azazie.com/products/ready-to-ship


Look for dresses with a vertical, up and down structure, and a skinny strap. In the blow up, see the princess seam, that runs from the neckline through middle bra cup doen through curve of waist, on both sides? and no triangular shelf under the breasts, side to side?That can be easily be split, and since it has no boning to keep it up, you keep the narrow strap. You can make a deep v fissure. You can make a small ladder ot sparkling crystal or rhinestones every 1.5-2 inches hitching one side to the other avross the opening space, emphasizing how bare it is below. and very easily done by any seamstress, sew a like of bicone or diamond shaped celestial crystal or other brand glass beads or rhinestones along the straps over the shoulders, down the v neck and up the other side. or pearl beens for a sheen not a sparkle. That whole alteration is easy peasy, with that splittable dress structure. And any dress under 300 is easier to take than a pricier dress, knowing you intend to alter it.

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Thanks! I was actually supposed to go back today to purchase the second dress. But then I also kept thinking, I want to just love the dress and not have to buy another one. I will definitely reach out to a seamstress.

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Wow those are very good pricing! Thanks for sharing!

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This structure, with illusion lace at the original V, could have the narrow V entended further down, toward the waist seam, with illusion lace down the split, or narrow decorative strings side to side. having lace shoulders and sleeves actually dramatizes the split, as well as taking the stress of all your dancing movement. Crystals and pearls are more subtle than rhinestones. But you can have a thin elastic cord with 2-3 rows tiny crystal holding one side to the other e ery couple inches, instead of illusion netting.

https://www.firemountaingems.com/ is a site where you can look at crystal bicones or pearl beads, this 8mm size or smaller giving light sparkle not looking trashy on lace.

https://www.firemountaingems.com/search


The bottom is a blow up so you can see the 7 faceted crystal beads. Add a little glitz .

Hi Molly! You can also search for bridal separates and take a look at some of the tops! Places like BHLDN have really pretty lace toppers that can give your dress a totally different look for the ceremony if you went with dress #2!

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Thanks Lynnie. I've already purchased dress 1 so I'm trying to figure out all my options before buying dress 2, if I can't work it out with the current dress. I really think it can be done though.

I just tripped over this looking for something else.
But it is a popular dress that has had the dress split right down the center motif to the waist. With illusion behind it. This is a thick , opaque illusion net, but one could use more sheer and see through. or have the split be a little wider.

"60 Must Have Plunging V Neckline Gowns – Stillwhite Blog" https://www.stillwhite.com/blog/plunging-neckline-wedding-dresses *****
And these are a little much for me, but you might find pics that help you show a dressmaker what you want.

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What a beautiful dress! I wouldn't mind the split being just that size. That is actually perfect I think! Thanks for sharing this one.