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Wedding dress alterations Help!

Tiffany , on April 20, 2019 at 1:54 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 12

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So I bought my dress very early and I’ve run into the issue of gaining weight. With that being said I’ve been working on it and lost some of the weight but i have my alterations appointment on Wednesday and I’m scared as can be! I’m going to David’s bridal and I’m not sure they can take the dress out any, I’ll add a photo of the dress. Anyone have any advice on what I can do besides keep trying to lose the weight and pray that it works????

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Latest activity by Tiffany , on May 24, 2019 at 10:51 AM

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Tiffany · on April 20, 2019 at 1:57 AM
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Note- it’s only off by like an inch or an inch and a half
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Nafisah · on April 20, 2019 at 2:01 AM
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How far away is your wedding? If it's a long time from now I would wait to start alterations.
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Tiffany · on April 20, 2019 at 2:02 AM
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It’s June 6th and it’s a destination wedding
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Nafisah · on April 20, 2019 at 2:04 AM
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😮😮 if you're confident that you can lose that inch and I half in a month, I would do that. Tou could also just ask them if they can take it out and how long it would take
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Becca · on April 20, 2019 at 2:43 AM
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The bodice might be the most challenging part because of the applique. One option would be to have them put in a corset back. Take the zipper out and put the corset in will give you some wiggle room. In real life, if you haven't lost the 1.5 in it may be hard in the final two months when things are generally the most stressful.
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Krystin · on April 20, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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I would go with the corset back that way it is adjustable. If you lose the weight or not, it will still fit and give the dress some extra inches if needed.
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Clíodhna · on May 23, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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Hi Tiffany!
How did your appointment at David's bridal go? Were they able to help?
I hope you got it resolved
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Sherry · on May 23, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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I feel your pain! I got my dress a couple months ago but have been paranoid about gaining weight since I seem to fluctuate so much. These past couple weeks have been nothing but parties, eating, drinking. Probably not the best time to try my dress on for the first time but I did and it didn't fit. Thankfully I have plenty of time to get back on track but this is my biggest fear! I hope you were able to get it figured out or have time to get back on track as well. Just know you are not alone!
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DIY Bride · on May 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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I would see if they can change the back to a corset. That way it would lace up and could be as tight or loose as needed. Usually wedding dresses don't have that much room to be left out and if pieces were put in at the side they may not match.
My mom has done alterations to many wedding dresses. One of the first dresses that I looked at was discontinued, but too small. If I would have ended up with that dress she would have changed the back to a corset.
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Tiffany · on May 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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I managed to lose the weight but it was still a super snug fit so I added the corset back and love my dress even more!
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Clíodhna · on May 24, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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This looks fantastic!
I'm so happy you got it resolved, one less thing to worry about
12 days left!!! Are you so excited?!
What are you working on at the moment?
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Tiffany · on May 24, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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I’m currently just gathering everything I have that I need to pack and bring down to Florida, we leave the 3rd so I have to have everything done and ready to go no later than the 2nd
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