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Devoted September 2018

Where are all the short brides?

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Lalaluna, on October 6, 2017 at 4:05 PM

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Hello my fellow short brides! I'm under 5ft, and have just embarked on the quest to find "the dress." I had 1 appointment already which unfortunately was more traumatizing than anything because the consultant had no idea what to do with me. Not only am I short in stature, I'm also curvaceous, which means I need larger sizes but also petite to account for the hem length/shorter torso/short shoulders/etc. In need of some comfort or at least a confidence boost as I continue to look, I was hoping to hear from some other brides with similar height/curvy body situations to see what you lovely ladies ended up with for dresses? Any particular designers to look out for petite sizes? I figure going with a petite dress may help save on alterations in the long run. I'm looking for a floor length dress. My appointment was at David's Bridal as I wanted to have an "exploratory start" but I probably would have been better off elsewhere All help is appreciated!

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Savvy August 2017
Teresa · on October 6, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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I'm 5'1" and ordered a Maggie sottero 4 inches short. I think they also offer a petite option that adjusts the proportions but my dress was a rush so we didn't have time for that. It was altered in the body to fit. Looked perfect.
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FutureMrs.L · on October 6, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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I know, unfortunately wedding planning had to be put on the back burner for a few months. We may have to postpone.

Once we find a dress, hopefully it won’t be too crazy. Lol
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Savvy June 2018
JackieB · on October 6, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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I'm 5'1 and thought I wanted an a line to hide my hips and balance the girls. I tried them on and felt way too poofy! I ended up with an off the rack sheath and I love it because I don't feel like I'm swimming in it. It will be hemmed.
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Elysia · on October 6, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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Im 5'0 and bought a sample off the rack. It's all about where the waist line is. Make sure you have a good BRIDAL seamstress.
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Stephanie · on October 6, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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I am 5'2" and they said I could have any dress I wanted and they would make the sizing work. Just need the right seamstress!
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Mozabrat · on October 6, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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Depends on the style of the dress. Mine is tulle at the bottom, so I could order a regular and they just cut it off. If the dress has a design around the bottom or specific detailing, like scallop edges and such, you need to order it specific to your height or you would pay a fortune in alterations.
I am 5'3" and I am pretty sure all samples were cut for brides at least 5'8" because even in 4" heels, they were too long.
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ifallforgeeks · on October 6, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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I can't really suggest my experience as an option because I went through AA months before they closed down. But I got a ball gown size 20W off the rack and had to only get it hemmed. 9 total inches!!
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Norma · on October 6, 2017 at 9:53 PM
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I'm 4'10" my dress size is 16. I got my dress at DB. I think you just had a bad person helping you. My girl was amazing. Even put me in dresses that I didn't think I could pull off. I would just pay attention to the bottom like most of the girls already said. Here's my dress
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