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How much can the typical dress be altered?

P: 11/29/2008 9:28:57 AM
elrohwen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,921 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/20/2008	I'm in love with a particular dress, but I'm not willing to pay the $2000 it goes for at the shops. I found one on a pre-owned wedding dress website, but unfortunately it's a size 4 and I'm a size 6-8. For a dress in a very simple style, would it ever be possible to go up one or two sizes? I'm assuming no, that you can only go down by that much, not up, but I thought I would ask the experts! If you think it's a possibility, I'll do some more research into it, but if you all think it won't work I'll let it go. ~Elrohwen
Posted: 11/29/2008 9:28:57 AM

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P: 11/29/2008 9:41:46 AM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,450 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	I really doubt it unfortunately...most dresses these days just don't have the extra material to bring it out that much...
Posted: 11/29/2008 9:41:46 AM

P: 11/29/2008 11:15:03 AM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,103 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	When I was asking about alterations, the woman said that they can take it down quite a few sized but not really up it in size.
Posted: 11/29/2008 11:15:03 AM

P: 11/29/2008 12:49:12 PM
havernell Cut Rock Total Posts: 490 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/10/2006	Are your size 6-8 in real life or in wedding dress size? Because wedding dress sizes run really small- meaning if you are a size 6 in real life, you may need an 8 or 10 in a wedding gown. This then means that the size 4 wedding gown on that website is for someone size 0 or 2 in real life. Just wanted you to realize this as you decide if that dress can be altered to fit you. Hope you find your dream gown somewhere on the cheap!
Posted: 11/29/2008 12:49:12 PM

P: 12/1/2008 10:35:41 AM
katamari Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,093 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/18/2008	You might want to contact the designer and see if you can buy extra fabric, but if it is a designer that sells $2000 dresses, this may not be an option. If you have time, I would keep looking. It it starts as a $2000 dress, the resell is probably still expensive enough that it would be tragic if it doesn't fit. You might also want to consider having a replica custom made if you live in a place with a talented designers/dressmakers.
Posted: 12/1/2008 10:35:41 AM

P: 12/1/2008 12:26:42 PM
misspinky Ideal Rock Total Posts: 604 Last Post: 9/13/2009 Member Since: 7/5/2008	Date: 11/29/2008 9:28:57 AM Author:elrohwen I'm in love with a particular dress, but I'm not willing to pay the $2000 it goes for at the shops. I found one on a pre-owned wedding dress website, but unfortunately it's a size 4 and I'm a size 6-8. For a dress in a very simple style, would it ever be possible to go up one or two sizes? I'm assuming no, that you can only go down by that much, not up, but I thought I would ask the experts! If you think it's a possibility, I'll do some more research into it, but if you all think it won't work I'll let it go. Ditto everyone on the altering/sizing issues. However, if you let us know what you're looking for, I'm always up for a good treasure hunt. "To love and be loved is like feeling the sun from both sides"
Posted: 12/1/2008 12:26:42 PM

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