SO MY DRESS CAME IN YESTERDAY BUT I AM SAD...I have gained some weight since about 6 months ago when I ordered it AND I changed my bridal bra out...so I can not longer get the gown to close like it should!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my dress but I do not think I can loose 10-15 lbs in time. I have like 7 months until the wedding. I am REALLY debating about selling it and ordering a size or 2 up.
My gown is a Maggie Sottero DEIDRE (Spring 2012 collection) and GORGEOUS! JUST WISH IT FIT! It is a size 12 Petite (will fit up to a person 5'8" or so) and is in Ivory (although it looks white).
I attached some pics for reference. I am working on losing weight but MY BUST alone is too big and I cant knock that much off my bust to get the corset boning in the back to button to then lace up the gown (so keep in mind the gown is not laced up in the back so it cant fit tight hugging good spots).
SHOULD I DITCH IT AND ORDER A NEW ONE A SIZE OR 2 UP? That will make the gown come in a MONTH before the wedding...I am even willing to push the wedding off a couple months if needed as my venue is small and hardly ever books up (so I will not reserve until last minute)! HELLPPPPP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
Maggie Pics from Website
Me in ORIGINAL FITTINGS
AND NOW THE FAT ME!!!
You just need to tone, not necessarily lose that weight. 7 months is PLENTY of time to get to the gym and start a strength training program.
I am wearing Spanx to suck my fat in LOL I had to pull the top closed with my hand cuz I couldnt get the corset liner thing to button (and no one to attempt to lace it up). Just scared if I sat down I would rip it!!
I think if you gained 10-15 lbs and it's mostly in the bust (in my dreams!) , then it will also most likely be the first place that you will lose it. It really just depends on whether you want to lose the weight or not. With 7 months to go that's only between one and two pounds a month that you have to lose, which sounds pretty reasonable, unless you are happier at the size you are now. I would also think that you should have a little wiggle room since it looks like it has a corset back? 
You can definitely lose enough weight to get it to fit like the first pic. For what it's worth, it looks like it fits fine in the last picture. Have you tried it on with the original bra? Beautiful dress and very flattering! You love the dress, so focus your efforts on being as healthy as possible. I really think you will have no problem getting it to fit the way you want. I have a Maggie Sottero dress and the bridal salon said they can alter up or down two sizes, so I really don't think you need to ditch this dress. :-)
I'm sorry you are in this position and I understand how stressed you probably are. If you were able to fit in it before you should be able to loose the weight and fit in it again. Instead of using more money to reorder a dress could you instead get a personal trainer or join a group workout? 7 months is plenty of time to loose 10 pounds.
Worst case scenario is you DON'T lose any weight... just see if the seamstress can get a larger panel for the corset back.
You really do have plenty of time to lose the weight. Yes, losing weight sucks really bad, but in the end, it sounds like you'll have just as much work and stress trying to order a new dress, sell the old dress, try to move things in the budget around, etc. as you would finding a good diet and sticking with it. If it were me, I'd at least try to lose the weight before I spent a lot more $$$ on the new dress. You have been that weight recently, so it shouldn't be too hard to get back to it.
Also, if you are worried about your bust, keep in mind a lot of women lose weight from there early on. Even if you don't, I'm not sure why you'd need a bra with that dress. I've worn corsets before, and cannot imagine trying to wear a bra under them. If laced properly, the corset wll be way more supportive than the bra. Not contending with the bra should give you a little more room in the dress.
Even if you end up in a worst case scenario and don't wind up losing a pound, I think it will be ok. The dress doesn't look bad on you as it is!
I agree with the PP. You can definitely tone up by then and the corset will give you a little extra room!! :)
7 months is plenty of time to lose 10-15. my best friend lost 30 in less time than that.. towards the end she was pretty much eating air lol but soo worth it. its your wedding day you want to look your best! Remember wise words from kate moss: nothing tastes as good as skinny feels! lol now i need to go take that advice and lose the 10 pds i gained after my wedding!
Fat you? I'd be more worried about needing glasses vs. needing a new dress ;-)
TY ladies...you guys are the best. I am going through alot of stress right now as I am changing careers (and taking a big risk doing so) not to mention trying my dress on yesterday. I will absolutely stick to my diet and start hitting the gym doing cardio and such to drop the extra pounds!
I didnt think of adding a larger panel into the corset for WORSE CASE scenario! I just need some sort of peace of mind that EITHER way it will be ok. FOR SURE I WANT TO DROP THE WEIGHT BUT I NEED SOME SORT OF REASSURANCE!
That dress is too beautiful to give up! And look at it like a sign to get healthy. Only keep healthy snacks in the house, don't eat out, and get lots of exercise! You can do it!
Agree with everyone. I guess it's always a fear that when we get our dress we will not fit in it. Do some cardio along with some strengh training and you will get back to your ideal weight. The holidays aren't helping either but you have time. Don't worry and just focus. The dress fits you it seems from the picture and we are always our worst critics of ourselves. You don't need to lose much just tone up. :-)
To make y'all feel better I am currently 5'3" and weigh 167 lbs...so I am definitely not small and have a weird build.
I wanted to spend a moment bemoaning bust size with you. I've never been able to lose weight in my bust. When I went dress shopping, they told me that if I just lost an inch around my bust, I wouldn't need alterations...
I've had a 38 inch bust since I was 15. I've had it at my lightest (100 lbs) and my heaviest (145 lbs). I went a size up in dress knowing I'd never lose the inch.
Girl fruit veggies lean meat no carb and 30 minutes walk a day 1 week at least 5-10lbs trust me you can do this. 7 month is plenty of time to tone up eat healthy and lose some inchs :) Positive thinking you can do it
You can do it!! Mine came in an inch small in the bust too - but I only have two months!! I'm walking/running every day and doing a 24-day cleanse.
They should be able to let it out from the sides a little at the bust. My dress shop said that they could let it out 3/4" on each side (so increase bust measurement by 1.5") with no problem.
Also, in your working out, be careful not to do back/shoulder stuff-- it may make your back slightly broader, which is not what you want when the dress is snug in the bust!
I am in the same boat... bust was my biggest measurement in ordering my dress. Ugh.
My Bust and HIPS (Hips are def biggest measurement)..so I will definitely be trying to tone "down" in a sense. I cant afford to get bigger in back/bust/ or HIPS.
You can't lose 10lbs in 7 months? That is crazy talk, you absolutely can but it takes effort. Also, most (not all but most) females lose weight from their bust before almost anywhere else so that should be encouraging.
@ChelleNBlake: find a boot camp in your area and stick to a good diet plan - nothing drastic. Boot camp will help you force yourself to push as hard as you can and since you pay for it up front you're more likely to go so you don't waste the money. You can do this! It's 7 months! You have plenty of time!
I struggle losing weight. I normally lose about 5 lbs (in about 5 weeks) then I plateau. I also add cardio in and just maintain at that point which is really strange. I am going to change things up and try to shock my body out of the plateauing stage!
I actually think the dress looks great. It is not unfixable by a good seamstress.. You do not need to order a new dress at all. I have a bad habit of ordering bridesmaid dresses a size too small. A good seamstress can give you 1 to 2 sizes in certain spots easily. They can also make another panel for the back. Between both, I tink it will be gorgeous on you. No need to panic one bit. You can try to lose weight. If life is just too crazy and it doesn't work out, You will be fine. Get your booty to the seamstress and have them fix it up for you. :)
I actually think the dress looks good on you. Looks like it fits well, even in the bust. If it's uncomfortable, though, or if you feel like "your cup runneth over," just try to tone up. Don't kill yourself losing weight. You aren't fat AT ALL and I think the dress looks almost exactly the same on you in both pictures.
And have you checked with a seamstress to see if it can be let out a little, especially if it's a corset back? I feel like this is an easier option than trying to find a whole new dress.
Weight Watchers. Its not cheap (approx $40 a month), but its the only "diet" I have ever been on that works. You will lose that weight, and plus some in no time! You can definatley lose that weight in 3 months.
i think the dress looks fine.
you have some time so just eat healthier. (i hate the word diet)
if i lose weight, the first place is always the boobs.
I think it looks great, just eat healthy and work out a few days a week and you will see the weight come off in 7 months. That is plenty of time.
Just an update..I have already lost 2 lbs! Hope it isnt just WATER WEIGHT! LOL
I honestly think you'll be just fine. One thing we look for is whether or not the bust darts line up correctly, and your do. it may be something as simple as realigning the corset panel a teensy bit.
A trick we use in the store is to have someone give a firm tug to the inner skirt lining once you have the gown on. This will pull down any excess material that may be throwing off the fit. Once you do this, hold your hands tightly to your natural waist while you are being laced up. This keeps the dress from creeping up at the hip. Give it a try- I bet you're much closer than you think :)
Honestly, if your wedding isn't until July, then you have more than enough time to loses 10-15 lbs. I totally believe it's possible.
Trust me, 7 months is PLENTY of time to lose 10 - 15 pounds. I lost 10 pounds in one month this summer, but I did put in a little effort. I exercised for 30 minutes daily and used My Fitness Pal to stay at 1,500 calories a day. I would've kept with it but I like how I look already and after a month, I got bored with the routine (that happens with me... oops). You can do it, girl!
I lose weight in the bust first so 10 lbs in 7 months should be a snap!
Youve got plenty of time! I always ramp up my spin classes when I need to loose a few pounds. Fond a good class and hey will kick your butt! They are hard, but you can burn between 600-800 calories a class if you follow the resistance the insructor gives. Bonus, it tones your thighs and butt :) working the larger muscle groups helps burn more calories too, so another bonus for spin. Dont forget the crazy endorphin rush after!
Good luck!
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