[Andrbeck]

Hello. Last week I started my mini goal of losing 15 pounds! I want to lost 15 pounds before the first concert of the season. (May 14) However. I already bought my wedding dress to fit me now. And I am scared it won't fit right when I go to try it on (april 28th first alterations) (hopefully i will have lost the weight by then)

If I post pictures of the dress does anyone know if they can help me?!

SW: 166.8
CW: 164.8
GW: 151.8

[LindseyLou]

If you have pics, that might be helpful! I'm sure you'll look great either way!

[Andrbeck]

Okay. I think I did that right?! Ignore my ugly face. haha

I bought this dress Feb 2. Size 16. and weight at about 170.


Now I'm at 164ish give or take and I am worried they won't be able to take it in!!


I also think I posted this thread in the wrong area at first, sorry!!

[Andrbeck]

Also, i posted the train(sp?) because it's pretty

[guamvixen]

The wedding dress people are amazing. Here's my experience. When I bought my dress, I got a size 8 b/c they run so small. I was pregnant at the time, and I was supposed to get married in 6 weeks from buying this adorable dress. I asked them if it could be taken out if it didn't still fit me. They said they could turn an 8 into a 12!!! That's a huge difference! Even now, when we get married (had to reschedule) being that the dress is too big, they can turn it into a 4 which I would need. The wedding dresses are very flexible! Good luck! Your dress is pretty.

[Andrbeck]

Thank you!! My Mom thinks i'm worried about nothing. But I think its a legit concern!! I am not worried about the price of how much it will cost. I just do not want it to look frumpy on me if I can (WILL) lose this baby weight.

[Hot4Teacher23]

This is an issue for me too! I ordered my dress last weekend and it fits me now, but I am hoping to be about 20 pounds thinner for my wedding in July. I asked my consultant if I should order smaller, but she advised me to get the size I am now because taking a dress in is pretty easy (much easier than letting it out). I totally get your fear! But rest assured, the dress gods will make it work for you! Congrats on your wedding!

[Andrbeck]

thanks!! We're getting married in july too!! July 9th!! What about you? Keep me updated on everything and I'll do the same!! Congrats to you too!!

[CanadianCutie]

that is an amazing dress. You look gorgeous. And yes to mirror what the others have been saying, there will be no problem altering it.

[chickybird]

When I bought my dress, I was losing weight too. The shop keeper and the seamstress both told me that most wedding dresses can be taken down 4 sizes before the dress loses it's distinctive shape.

[shcirerf]

From someone who does sew! It is way easier to take it in, than let it out. No worries!

[shcirerf]

I did alter a dress for a friend, that needed to be let out. Thank God it had a huge bow on the back. I ended up using the fabric from the bow to let out the bodice in the dress. What a chore. It would have been way easier to take it in.

[odonnela]

Formalwear can generally always be taken in 2 sizes, often more.

[LindseyLou]

Originally Posted by Andrbeck

Okay. I think I did that right?! Ignore my ugly face. haha

I bought this dress Feb 2. Size 16. and weight at about 170.


Now I'm at 164ish give or take and I am worried they won't be able to take it in!!


I also think I posted this thread in the wrong area at first, sorry!!

The dress (and bride) are beautiful! I would definitely have a chat with your alterations person, but I believe the dresses can be taken in and out pretty easily.

[Andrbeck]

Thanks!! I have an appointment on April 28th for my first fitting and I was thinking if I start actually losing weight here within the next couple of weeks I will call and get their opinions along with the options they offer.