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bridal gown sizes

DAVALJO2 Posted:

bridal gown sizes

what size are u, and what size is ure gown? The sizes are crazy! i usually wear a size 12, but the bridal store told me to order a size 20. I ordered a 16 and going on a diet. hopefully it fits.

hocus Posted:

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I usually buy a size 4 or 6. My gown is a 10.

Don't get caught up in the sizing. Buy what fits.

Most people buy at least a size larger then they normally would.
lmykolyn12305 Posted:

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i am a size 14 and i had to get a size 20

LaurenluvsTJ Posted:

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I am a 6 or 8 in dresses, and they wanted me to order a 14. I ordered a 12 because I have been losing weight and I don't want it to be huge. The sample 10 fit me pretty well, it was just a little snug, so I figure the 12 should be good.

ChrissynRicky Posted:

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I usually wear from a 14-16, sometimes 18...I've been trying on dresses in a 14W and apprantly that's a 20/22 in wedding dresses.

Jen2999 Posted:

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Im usually an 8 and I ordered a 10 but I have a corset back so the sizing was pretty on target.

Noiva06 Posted:

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Yeah, I normally am a size 6 and when i tried on my dress it's was a size 10 and i had to order the 12 because it was a little to snug on my a$$....

glinda_goodwitch Posted:

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I'm a size 8/10 normally, but when I tried on my gown, size 12 was too big. I went to another bridal shop that same day (after a big lunch) and tried on the same gown, same size, and it didn't fit. Although, I wasn't wearing a longline bra the second time. It really sucked me in when I tried it on at the first store. But I still find it strange. So I don't know what I'll order. I guess I'll try the 12 again, with the bra and if that fits I'll get 12. If not, I will get 14.

july06bride Posted:

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usually a 6 and gown is a 12

coxmandi Posted:

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I'm a 4 in normal clothes, but my dress is a 10. The size was based on my hip size...the top will definately need to be taken in.

Backinneyork Posted:

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I specifically told them that I did not want to know my measurements or what size they had to order. I didn't want to get upset about it!

crescentbride Posted:

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I am usually a size four in a dress, they ordered a size eight.
LandJ Posted:

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I'm normally a size 2 or 4 and I had to order a size 12. It's a Vera Wang gown and the dresses seem to run extremely small. The BM dresses are also Vera Wang and my BM's had the same problem. One of my BM's is normally a size 6 and had to order a 16. I didn't care what the size was, I just wanted it to fit, which it does and I actually had it taken in a bit. But it's better to order it a size larger and not take any chances.

NPbride Posted:

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Posted by hocus

I usually buy a size 4 or 6. My gown is a 10.



Same here.
lilqtny Posted:

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I had to order a sized 6 and I usually wear a size 2 or 4

Athee07 Posted:

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are u guys kidding?! there is THAT much of a difference??? Im so glad that I read this thread because when I go dress shopping (of course a while from now) I will keep that in mind. Thanks!

becks23 Posted:

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I wear a 4 or 6 in regular clothes - my gown is a 10.

Bride2005 Posted:

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I am usually an 8 or 10 and my gown is a 14

Goldi1021 Posted:

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Posted by Bride2005

I am usually an 8 or 10 and my gown is a 14



Ditto for me.
Goldi1021 Posted:

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Remember it is much easier to take a dress in if it is big than to let it out if it is small.

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