Help Me With My Possible Wedding Dress?

Question

I have fallen in love with a beautiful wedding dress, but I am not getting married for another 3 years.

I have been told that I can order it now (or when it gets discontinued, because it probably will because it has been around for a couple of years already) and they will make it a few months before the wedding.

Problem is, what size do I order? I have no idea what size I am going to be in 3 years time (hopefully no different because I am happy, but you never know) I am currently a UK size 14, though have lost about half a stone recently due to stress, so probably nearer a 12.

Would I order a 14? Or go for a 12? How many sizes can a dress be altered up or down? Say if I went for the 14 and ended up a 12, would that be ok? And how different are wedding dress sizes to regular ones? Are they much smaller across all ranges? Thanks for your help :) :)

Answer 1

Most wedding dresses are usually sized smaller. The best thing to do is to go try on a few dresses to get an idea of your wedding dress size. And when you figure it out, order the dress two sizes larger. You can always alter the dress smaller if needed.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Honestly, I would wait to get a dress. 3 years is a long time, so many things could happen in 3 years!

Answer 3

I would wait until just before it is discontinued and then order it in the size 14 or maybe even a 16, depending on the style of the gown.  Most gowns can be altered down a couple of sizes without too much trouble (unless they have detailed beading or other accents), but going up is a big problem because many gowns don't have enough fabric in the seams.

Best wishes!!!!!!!

Answer 4

I recently asked this question from a seamstress and she said that anything more than 2 sizes and it's a big job.

Not only that, the dress basically may not look anything like the original once it's done. If it's beaded or boned, it'll be even more pricy.

To let out a dress is also quite pricey and actually more difficult and may not look as good.

Unless you fluctuate alot or have recently gone up or down in the past 2 years, you really should go with your current size.

All the best.

Answer 5

Go try a few dresses on and have the sales people at the bridal store measure and size you.  Bridal gown sizes tend to fit smaller then normal dresses, so don't focus on the number as much.  Order what the sales people tell you is your current size; unless you think you will gain back the weight you lost from stress.  It is way easier (and cheaper) to take a gown in than to let it out.

If you think you might gain the weight then order one size up, but if not just order the size the bridal store sales people tell you.  Again, don't focus on the number dress size you in normal dresses, because every wedding gown maker sizes things differently.

The sales people should know by your size, and how sample dresses fit you what size to suggest you order from certain designers.  Almost all wedding dresses need to be altered in someway, because nobody's body is perfectly proportioned for every dress.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

The best thing that you can do is go and try on a dress in both of those sizes from that designer. All wedding dress run smaller than regular sizes.

What they usually tell most brides is that they should order the dress based on the size that they are now. You don't want to order a dress with the assumptation that you will lose weight. The dress can always be altered down.

I would ask the people at the bridal shop their opinion. They do this all the time so they know how to advise you.

You could also try getting in touch with the designer. Maybe they could tell you when and if they will be discontinuing that design. Some bridal gowns stay in their collection longer than others based on the popularity of the gown (usually).

Good luck to you!  

Answer 7

buy the size you are currently in. schedule monthly fittings with your seamstress so she can make sure that it fits from the first time you try it on to the big day. dress sizes run differently all over. in some places, they can run bigger than normal, and sometimes smaller. so just find a good seamstress and don't be afraid to ask for extra fittings if you're worried.

Answer 8

I would get a size larger. My dress was SO SMALL!!! I'm ususally a 4 in dresses and got a 10. The second we walked into the bridal shop the woman warned "you're not fat! bridal dresses run VERY VERY SMALL"

:)

Answer 9

you can always alter down.  it is very expensive and difficult to let it out a size.  keep in mind, you have to lose 20 pounds to drop one full dress size.

Answer 10

most dresses are the sample dresses so you wont be able to try them on in your size.the semstres at the bridal shop will measure you and order you the correct size.nothing to get stressed about though,have fun and enjoy.

Answer 11

Your better bet is to order it a size larger.  It's much more difficult to alter the dress up a size than down a size.  one thing to keep in mind (it's happening to me now, and I've ordered my dress already) is that while your weight fluctuates, so does your body shape.  I don't know your age, but it starts to happen... typically around 25 or so.. and God only knows when it settles.  Just be sure before you buy!