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In my experience, the salesgirl waited outside until I had the dress on, and then she came in to secure it (i.e. zip/lace it up) it was pretty modest and I appreciated having a little space to myself as I was getting dressed. (:
The sales girls were very respectful. They stayed outside of the room until I said that I was ready for them to come in. Only then did they come in to pin my into the dress. They did that with the curtains closed too. The curtains were only opened when I was fully secure in the dress. It didnt feel uncomfortable once.
I have reached the stage where I am not bothered. I have big boobs 32dd/32e, so am used to being properly fitted for bras. I now realise that its not the end of the world if shop girls see me in my knickers and without a bra. I do stand with my hands over my boobs, but am not bothered if they see a bit of nipple. I would rather be properly fitted for a bra or laced up into a dress so it looks the best it can properly do.
I had different experiences at different stores. At the Davids/A Angelos they waited outside the room until I had the dress on and would come help me fasten the buttons or ties. At the local store I went to, the sales lady stayed in the room with me and helped me get the dresses on. I needed more help there though, because the dresses were a couple sizes too small and the petticoats would get all bunched up. But it didn't really bother me and she was very respectful and left when I was changing bras out and stuff.
All the stores I went to the sales girl waited outside until I was ready. I would feel completely uncomfortable as well with a stranger in the dressing room with me.
I had basically the same experience as stine, but I will say that if you bring someone to help you that you're comfortable around, it can make it ten times better. My mom and sis helped me out mostly and it was so much easier than someone I didn't know being in the room in some of the places I went!
I had to be helped, because she put a corset bra on me that hooked all the way up my back. She had me go into the curtain part of the dressing room to put the corset on, and then once I was covered, she just snapped up the back. As for the dresses, she helped me put them on, and I needed help, seeing that some of these dresses weighed a TON! If you don't want any help, I'm sure there would be no objections, the assistance was more of a convenience thing than anything else.
At one small salon I went to, there were curtained-off fitting rooms and the girl waited outside. At Macy's, it was one big room with chairs for your friends/family to sit on, and the girl helped me the whole time. It was actually sort of weird because it overlooked the busy downtown area, and I kept wondering if people in the skyscraper across the street could see me. Oh well.
I think you could always ask for a little privacy if you feel uncomfortable, and you might get used to it as you go on your dress search. Have fun! :)
I had the same experience as most of the other girls. I went to a few different salons and they didn't bother me while I was in the fitting room. They would only come in when I had the dress on and needed to be zipped, coreseted, buttoned up, etc. They were all pretty respectful of my privacy. Also, my mom and SIL came with me and they would help me out in the actual fitting room if I needed more help with things. Much more comfortable with them helping me out than some stranger.
The few salons I went to here in NYC don't allow anyone else to help you but the salesgirls. They helped me into the dresses and saw me half naked, but most of the larger dresses you really need help getting into anyway. One room had my friend in there with us as well. However if you asked, they may leave you alone, but I wouldn't know for sure. It was never awkward though, this is what they do for a living, and they see people in various states of undress all day, and are there to help you!
They will respect your modesty, but I highly recommend getting one of the Spanx products or similar as you will need help to get into some of those dresses. One of the stores I went to provided some for me. The others didn't. They do need to reach under the dress sometimes to show you how a bustle will work so you want to be wearing the right undergarments.
Two of the stores, the salespeople were really helpful and the other not so much. She didn't even take the dresses out of the bags and those dresses are not light!
Just make sure you wear underwear and a strapless bra! Lol.
My experience was that I had at least one person helping me at all times. They didn't look though because I must have seemed modest ... but I couldn't have put on the dresses by myself! It seems impossible in my eyes.
DO NOT go to Davids Bridal on a busy day if you're modest. They leave the door open while you're standing there in your undies. I had to ask the girl MORE THAN ONCE to please shut the door before taking my dress off. There was a guy standing directly outside my room the whole time. CREEPY!
You know I went to five dress stores and not one salesgirl left me alone to slip into the gowns... I think part of the reason was that they didn't want me accidentally damaging the gowns... it was a little weird but the salesgirls were pretty nice and assured me that they had seen it all... they were pretty respectful... I think they need to be there to make sure the dress is put on correctly...
at kleinfeld and one other place, they were there, in the room, to help you into the dress. i did at one point just come out and say, "i feel embarrassed in my undies, can you please give me a minute?" they didn't blink an eye. obviously such a request is totally common and parr for the course.
i say, tho, just wear lower-half spanx, and a good bra -- and you're pretty well covered, anyway.
but don't be shy to say, "can you give me a minute while i wriggle into this?" they will surely have heard it a million times before.
Good call Sleepylittlesailor. I they said "no" it would be a really good way for them to lose business. So if you ask I am sure they would be more than happy to accomodae
LOL...I guess I see it like going to the doctor's office. They've seen it all and really don't care about your cellulite, or poochy tummy, or whatever. When I tried on dresses, the assistant did help me the first time. I had a different girl when my dress came in. She didn't help until I had the dress on, and let me tell you, I wish she had. They are HEAVY and there is a lot of material to get lost in!
If you are really that uncomfortable though, bring your mom, sister, or a friend you DO feel comfortable with to help you. Most places will be respectful of your desire for privacy.
I dont know what I was thinking when i went to try on dresses. I wore a red thong. LOL. My mom,gram, and sisters were there along with the sales associate. I just don't have patience to be modest during that type of thing-we've all seen boobs so I wasn't too worried about it.
my situation was similar to Kay7.... they helped me slip in the dresses and were respectful of privacy in between dresses. I think it was so the dresses were put on correctly and fitting appropriately.
I'm sure you can kindly ask for them to not help you but chances are they may require that someone is there (whether its your mom, sister, girlfriend etc).... dresses are tough to get in and out of yourself.
I am totally comfortable wearing underwear in front of other women... to me, it's more coverage than wearing my bikini, lol!
I found that most bridal salons will respect your privacy and will help you in and out of dresses only if you feel comfortable. Some places even have pretty silk robes so you can be covered in between dresses. Just ask for privacy, and I think most sales associates will oblige. If they don't, then they don't get your business! ;)
I had 2 different experiences with 2 different stores. One had a sales person help me fit into every dress, and yes, she saw me with my bra on. However, I think she went into the change room with me because she didn't want the dresses to be ruined, especially some that are really heavy in beading or is just heavy in general (I think the dress I ordered is about 8lbs, maybe more..). And then the other store I got my friends to help me into the dresses and the sales lady (only 2 were around-it was a small shop) didn't mind and complemented me on the dresses I tried on.
I am a nurse, and so being half naked in the change room is totally fine with me :)
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I'm a modest person, and I don't want people in the dressing room with me, "helping" me. Do people respect that...I mean do you need to specifically ask the sales people to get out?
Just curious to know what your experience was like