If I buy a dress at a sample sale - how much altering can I expect can be done? For example, I am a street size 2 (wedding dress 6-8?) - can I buy a size 10 wedding gown?? Size 12?
Maybe it's just me, but I found that the dresses I tried didn't run as big as I was warned they would. I wear a size 6 at most places (think jeans) and my wedding dress is a size 6 as well. Alterations definately depend on the dress. If there is alot of bead work, drapping or lace, it's going to be more difficult to alter. I would say that you shouldn't go more than 2 sizes bigger or you're going into the more effort and money than it's worth.
Hi there- I think that going up to size 12 may be pushing it, but size 10 may work if there isn't a lot of intricate beading/lace/embellishments that would be difficult to take in too much. You should also look at specific designer's size charts- I know Kleinfeld's website has a decent list of size charts, or just google "[Designer] size chart" and something should pop up. Sizing varies a lot but a size chart should help!
I was given the advice that a dress can go up or down 2 sizes and preserve the original design. Miss SweetTea is right, the sizes depend on the designer. I wear a streetsize 2-4 and I found that bridal sizes 4-8 fit depending on the designer.
If I buy a dress at a sample sale - how much altering can I expect can be done? For example, I am a street size 2 (wedding dress 6-8?) - can I buy a size 10 wedding gown?? Size 12?
posted by ct 3 posts 3 months agoMaybe it's just me, but I found that the dresses I tried didn't run as big as I was warned they would. I wear a size 6 at most places (think jeans) and my wedding dress is a size 6 as well. Alterations definately depend on the dress. If there is alot of bead work, drapping or lace, it's going to be more difficult to alter. I would say that you shouldn't go more than 2 sizes bigger or you're going into the more effort and money than it's worth.
posted by NYAmber 40 posts 3 months agoGood to know!! Thanks!
posted by ct 3 posts 3 months agoHi there- I think that going up to size 12 may be pushing it, but size 10 may work if there isn't a lot of intricate beading/lace/embellishments that would be difficult to take in too much. You should also look at specific designer's size charts- I know Kleinfeld's website has a decent list of size charts, or just google "[Designer] size chart" and something should pop up. Sizing varies a lot but a size chart should help!
posted by mssweettea 72 posts 3 months agoI was given the advice that a dress can go up or down 2 sizes and preserve the original design. Miss SweetTea is right, the sizes depend on the designer. I wear a streetsize 2-4 and I found that bridal sizes 4-8 fit depending on the designer.
posted by smt 55 posts 3 months ago