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I definitely don't think it's silly to meet with the seamstress to see how much she'd be able to alter it down. Much better to do that than to keep losing weight and have her tell you at your first fitting that it won't look right!
But, I think you should be fine altering it down up to three sizes. That's what I'm doing--I bought a sample dress and it's about three sizes too big, and it's not a corset back. So they're altering it down. Granted, my dress has no lace/embroidery on it so it's probably easier to do than your dress. But I definitely think it's doable! Talk to the seamstress--that will make you feel better and you'll have a better sense of how much the dress can be taken in. Good luck!
@bobbypinpearls - we ordered the dess in my current measurements, no specific size, just made to order to my measurements. I did ask the consultant about whether they would be alter it since I was losing weight, and she simply said yes - but she is not a seamstress. So if I do not lose another pound between now and the wedding, it will fit like a glove, but I know I can lose weight and I want to.
I was told to order in the size I was currently. That way if I didn't lose the weight it would still fit reguardless. I've been slacking on losing my baby weight...but I hope to lose some of it before the wedding, and if I don't...oh well.
A good seamstress can usually take a few sizes off a dress without a problem. If your bust shinks a lot, consider having breast cups sewn in rather than taking in the bust seam. Sometimes what happens is the bust stretches out weird when you take it in just under your arms, so breast cups would probably be the better way to go.
sorry it took me so long to get back here!
I think you should be fine, definitely talk to the seamstress and see what she has to say, she is the seamstress for the company that you ordered the dress from right?
Really though you should be fine how much altogether do you want to lose before the wedding? and major props for wanting to be healthy for the wedding!!
The seamstress works for the bridal shop. The dress does have a built in hook and eye corset-y thing, but not lace up and it also has builtin cups so that you don't need to wear a bra or bustier under the dress. You girls are def making me feel better about this situation, Thanks!! :)
In general, taking a dress in is a lot easier than letting it out. I suspect you won't have trouble if you lose weight between now and your wedding.
it sounds like you should be totally fine then! but do remember that when you lose weight you also lose a lot in your breast. Although the amount lost varies from woman to woman.
I think it will be fine. A good seamstress could turn a gunnysack into a beautiful gown :) More importantly.. how are you losing weight that quickly?! Share your secret please, I'm struggling!
@ SweetheartDealer - I'm just very cautious of what I'm eating. Smaller portions, eating slower, only one carb per meal, easy on the fried foods, etc. I'm also working out 4-5 times per week. That's pretty much it. I'm just eating less and working out more and it works for me. I'm sure it will eventually slow down a but, and 40 lbs is only 1/2 of what I'd like to lose, but I'll be thrilled if I lose that for the wedding.
I think before you stress too much about this, wait for the dress to come in. Once it does, you will see how the custom measurements fit you. I would honestly consider not loosing a ton of weight if it does fit like a glove and you don't want to do major alterations.
Damn girl, you have WILLPOWER! Good for you, that is really impressive. I will try to take some notes from you, that is great progress!! :)
My seamstress told me that I can lose up to 2 street sizes and still be able to alter the gown and have it look the same. She recommended no more than that. I would have an initial meeting w/ your seamstress and get her/his opinion on what you can/can't lose
First of all----beautiful dress, it's stunning and part of me wishes I could have found a dress with lace that I loved...for some reason they all didn't look right on me. Second, go girl on losing the weight! It's such a hard thing to do when one isn't planning a wedding, but the fact that you are doing it while planning a wedding is amazing. Very proud of you :) Now, if I could just soak up some of that motivation you have so I can jump on the boat and lose some of my tummy.
I think what the other girls have said is right on the money. You should be fine and if anything speak to the seamstress about the exact dress and see what she has to say. I bet you will be just fine ;)
What have you been doing to loose weight? My dress is a corset (well I had it turned into one) and I still would like to loose 10-20 pounds just so the dress has the perfect fit. If the seamstress has been doing this kind of work for this long you have nothing to worry about, she'll hook you up!
I tried that dress on, it was beautiful!!! Just keep losing the weight, they can do anything these days.
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Below is a close up pic of my dress so you can see the detail. I ordered the dress about 3 weeks ago and it takes about 6 months to come in, so I really couldn't wait much longer. The dress was ordered completely custom to my measurements, instead of just a generic size plus it was ordered hollow to hem. I am right now a street size 16-18, but because I have a very small waist compared to my bust and hips, we ordered the custom size. In 5 weeks I've lost 16 pounds and knowing my body, it's completely doable for me to lose another 20-40 pounds between now and when my dress comes in. I also know this could mean 1-3 dress sizes smaller than my current. I'm really worried about them having to take my dress in that much. It is not a corset back. I'm concerned it will not look right once it's altered. I do know that the seamstress at the bridal shop has been a bridal seamstress for 30+ years. I'm even considering not trying to lose any more weight for fear of this exact thing. I've considered meeting with the seamstress to discuss this issue and agreeing with her a max amount of weight to lose or # of sizes to drop. I know this may seem silly or backwards, but as of right now - this is my biggest concern!!!!!! Does anyone have any insight or have the same problem???? TIA