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Can we see a pic? Maybe it isn't as bad as you are focusing on?
Do you have a picture of you in it?
Perhaps, if we look at it, we can give you a different perspective.
Here they are...sorry they aren't the best...the only person around is the mister and he's not allowed to see the dress! :)
Without seeing it, I just want to point out that it has to be loose enough for you to sit and dance in so a lot of times when women want their dresses tighter it really isn't feasible (I work in a prom dress store and see it pretty often). However it is entirely possible that she really did leave your dress too loose and you could stand to have it taken in a litter more. If you are able to post some pictures that would be healful.
I think you look lovely in your gown; however, I do understand what you are saying. I think you could get a mermaid slip to put under your gown and it would give you more of an illusion of what you are looking for. I would also tie the sash a bit tighter than what you have it right now.
I'm not seeing what you're seeing... i think it looks great and looks like it fits amazingly through the waist... do you mean that you want it to come in more at the knee and flare out more like a trumpet? im just not seeing what the problem is... quit looking at it for a few days and then try it on and see if you still see the same thing.
Oops, nevermind I see that you beat me to it. I think the dress looks great on you but if you want it to have more of a mermaid shape it would have to be taken in more. There is definitely room there to have another inch taken in on each side.
Why don't you call around tomorrow and see if there is anywhere nearby who won't charge a rush fee or has reasonable pricing if you don't like the way it looks? Adding a slip may also help give you the shape you desire for less $$.
You look fantastic and your dress is gorgeous!
Does it have any effect if you tie the sash a little tighter? Is that where you are wanting it to be tighter? I think it looks really pretty on you though :)
It's actually from David's Bridal...I know gag :) I tried on about 100 dresses (no lie) and this was the only one that didn't weight a hundred pounds and full of fluff! I'm hoping to wear my great grandmothers diamond broach on the neckline so it doesn't look so straight.
@noritake22 where do I find a mermaid slip...never heard of it!
@soontobemrsinaz: They are actually called trumpet crinolines or trumpet slips. Just a quick search on google gave me this site:
http://store.knotthegroom.com/search.aspx?keyword=trumpet&x=0&y=0
Here is another one:
http://www.boutiqueful.com/pd-no-fullness-control-slip-crinoline-trumpet.cfm
And one more :-)
http://www.weddingsforless.com/merry-modes-trumpet-slip-mmtrumpet.html
I think @noritake22: is right. I think you need the right type of crinoline. :)
@soontobemrsinaz: I tried on that dress, I though for sure that it was "the one"! but you look way better than in it than i did! the dress really looks great on you! a mermaid slip/crinoline will help alot- i got a mermaid shaped dress and the slip helps immensely! i am a DB bride and got the slip from there- it wasnt too pricey either....
It looks fantastic from the side, but I can see what you mean from the front. It could definitely be taken in more at the waist. I would still try and shop around for an alterationist who is willing to take it in the way you want, but if all else fails, I agree with the PPs, tying the sash tighter and adding a crinoline will definitely help.
I think David's sells the 'fit and flair slip' for about $50. When I was trying on gowns it really did make a big difference. The gown I bought from a different store is nice, but I'm definitely adding a slip to complete the look. Your gown is gorgeous! And you look fabulous!
I agree with everyone who suggested you get the mermaid/trumpet slip. That will give the look you want and save you beaucoup bucks from last minute alteration costs.
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I just picked up my dress after four trips to the tailor and I still don't love how my dress feels. It is supposed to be right up against my body until mid thigh (not skin tight) but tightish. I told the tailor every single time and pulled the dress to the shape and everything but each time she only took a small amount away. I had to buy a size 4 because I am un-naturally figured with a larger bust and a size 2 waist so the dress hung on me at first. Now it fits and even has a shape but I still wish it had been taken in more. I went in so many times that I finally just accepted when she told me it needed to be a certain way. So my dilemma is I am 5 weeks out and the dress is very tricky to alter so it will be EXPENSIVE to take it somewhere else and rush it. The dress does fit albeit not perfectly; should I just let it go and stop focusing on a piece of clothing I will wear for about 4 hours?