I went for my try on today, and my dress is too small!!!
They were able to zip the whole thing up, but I felt like if I exhaled, the dress would pop. I wasn't sure if I gained weight or what, but the lady said the person who measured me was 1 inch off on all the measurements. She sound confident that she can "let it out" but I dunno. My dress has intricate details on the top (same dress as Ms. Cupcake)
Has this happened to anyone? can they actually let a dress out?
That is beautiful! Did your alterations person suggest putting in a corset (lace up) back? She would have to take out the buttons or zippers and replace it with laces.
I'm not sure if any of the excess fabric would have the beading or lace, but the dress might have generous seams. I had to have a dress let out once and all the seams had an extra quarter inch - all told, I think there was an extra 1.5-2 inches all around.
I may be in your same shoes tomorrow. My dress came in and we purposely ordered the size that was just 1-2 inches too small (I was between sizes) and I am so worried that I'm not going to fit it and like yours, my dress has a ton of beading in the bodice.
I think for letting the dress out an inch there should be enough room. However, since they made the mistake measuring you it should be their cost, not yours. I am in the middle of a kind of similar situation at the moment, but it's with my grandmother's dress for my wedding and it doesn't fit by about 3 inches. The bridal salon won't admit their mistake so it's become a big problem. So, I completely feel your pain!
My aunt is a seamstress and has altered every BM dress I've ever worn.
I once ordered a size up and the dress came back HUGE- she had to basically remake it otherwise all of the boning would have been in the wrong places (imagine boobs pointing to my left and right instead of straight ahead).
She told me that in the future I should not order up if I'm in between. She said that most dresses she can just let out the seams and that takes care of it.
So hopefully your seamstress can do (maybe only in the back or underarm area so as not to disturb your beading).
Most dresses have at least 1/2" at the sides for each . That's 2 full inches of wiggle room (two 1/2" on each seam, two seams total) on each side, so if you just need it taken out a little to let you breathe, I wouldn't worry about it.
Your dress does have intricate beading/lacework on the bodice (and it's a really beautiful dress btw!), so hopefully letting it out won't disrupt the pattern. If it does, you could look into getting a corset back -- not sure how that looks on a non-strapless gown though.
Here's some more info that you might find helpful:
thanks for all the advice ladies.. I will definitely keep you posted. I do feel a little better hearing that dresses usually have extra seams on the side but I'm still upset that it was tight ! it made me feel fat. hehe.
My dad has a conspiracy theory that bridal shops do that on purpose to make money. haha..
Lillindy: I hope everything works out with your grandma! i have to take my mom dress shopping this week and now I'm thinking of buying something off the rack..
I went for my try on today, and my dress is too small!!!
They were able to zip the whole thing up, but I felt like if I exhaled, the dress would pop. I wasn't sure if I gained weight or what, but the lady said the person who measured me was 1 inch off on all the measurements. She sound confident that she can "let it out" but I dunno. My dress has intricate details on the top (same dress as Ms. Cupcake)
Has this happened to anyone? can they actually let a dress out?
Here's a photo of the dress
posted by coffeencupcakes 54 posts 6 months agoThat is beautiful! Did your alterations person suggest putting in a corset (lace up) back? She would have to take out the buttons or zippers and replace it with laces.
posted by Niki 432 posts 6 months agoNo, she asked me to come back end of July to try it on again. She didn't mention at all how she would let it out. I'm so depressed!
The laceup is a good idea, but I really loved the buttons :( I still don't see how she will be able to let it out. or am I just being cynical
posted by coffeencupcakes 54 posts 6 months agoI'm not sure if any of the excess fabric would have the beading or lace, but the dress might have generous seams. I had to have a dress let out once and all the seams had an extra quarter inch - all told, I think there was an extra 1.5-2 inches all around.
posted by shinymonkey 18 posts 6 months agoThat is a lovely dress. When you tried on the dress, were you wearing spanx or other foundation garments? That may help a bit.
As for letting it out, the seams may have some allowance or the seamstress could put in extra fabric under the arms to allow more room to breathe.
posted by missm 485 posts 5 months agoBeautiful Dress!
I may be in your same shoes tomorrow. My dress came in and we purposely ordered the size that was just 1-2 inches too small (I was between sizes) and I am so worried that I'm not going to fit it and like yours, my dress has a ton of beading in the bodice.
Please keep us updated on the progress!
posted by glittergrl 322 posts 5 months agoI think for letting the dress out an inch there should be enough room. However, since they made the mistake measuring you it should be their cost, not yours. I am in the middle of a kind of similar situation at the moment, but it's with my grandmother's dress for my wedding and it doesn't fit by about 3 inches. The bridal salon won't admit their mistake so it's become a big problem. So, I completely feel your pain!
posted by Lillindy 279 posts 5 months agoMy aunt is a seamstress and has altered every BM dress I've ever worn.
I once ordered a size up and the dress came back HUGE- she had to basically remake it otherwise all of the boning would have been in the wrong places (imagine boobs pointing to my left and right instead of straight ahead).
She told me that in the future I should not order up if I'm in between. She said that most dresses she can just let out the seams and that takes care of it.
So hopefully your seamstress can do (maybe only in the back or underarm area so as not to disturb your beading).
posted by rosychicklet 312 posts 5 months agoMost dresses have at least 1/2" at the sides for each . That's 2 full inches of wiggle room (two 1/2" on each seam, two seams total) on each side, so if you just need it taken out a little to let you breathe, I wouldn't worry about it.
Your dress does have intricate beading/lacework on the bodice (and it's a really beautiful dress btw!), so hopefully letting it out won't disrupt the pattern. If it does, you could look into getting a corset back -- not sure how that looks on a non-strapless gown though.
Here's some more info that you might find helpful:
http://www.leanna.com/Bridal/BridalQA/TooSmall.htm
posted by SandpaperTongue 39 posts 5 months agothanks for all the advice ladies.. I will definitely keep you posted. I do feel a little better hearing that dresses usually have extra seams on the side but I'm still upset that it was tight ! it made me feel fat. hehe.
My dad has a conspiracy theory that bridal shops do that on purpose to make money. haha..
Lillindy: I hope everything works out with your grandma! i have to take my mom dress shopping this week and now I'm thinking of buying something off the rack..
posted by coffeencupcakes 54 posts 5 months ago