changing top of my dress

peaches42587 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 06:23 PM

changing top of my dress

Do you think they can change the top of my dress to look like this.

luvly73 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 06:29 PM

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it looks like a very simple alteration

peaches42587 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 06:40 PM

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im so unhappy with my dress its ridiculous. its so plain and i totally regret it now. i wish i could have gotten this pnina tornai dress (the pic of the dress with the top i want) but i could never afford it. Im wondering if the seamstress could change the skir to make it look similar.

RitasEngaged Posted: Sep 16, 2009 07:10 PM

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i wouldn't see why they couldnt

cavvento Posted: Sep 16, 2009 07:13 PM

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I think it's beautiful. Simple is so elegant and different, with all the over-blinging in today's world!! Have you tried putting a broach on at the waistline on one side? I think that would look really nice and add just a little detail.

peaches42587 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 07:17 PM

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it has a brooch :( !!! u cant even see it lol this is the pnina tornai i love and wish i could turn my dress into. its very similar but the top is different and the skirt has layers on top of it. i wonder if its possible.

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peaches42587 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 07:19 PM

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i dont like how the bottem of the dress is uneven but i love the extra poofs around the top of the skirt. im wondering if i could do something like that some how.

i cant imagine a designer selling just the fabric of the dress to the seamstress so i doubt its possible.

cavvento Posted: Sep 16, 2009 07:22 PM

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I feel so sad that you're unhappy with your dress. Definitely talk to the seamstress to see about the top. Even if she can't cut it so triangular like the Pnina, she might be able to gather it in the middle to give it more of a sweetheart. She MAY be able to get extra fabric - people get extra fabric to make wraps, so why not use it for a skirt?

StaceyWill Posted: Sep 16, 2009 07:49 PM

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I def think a seamstress can alter your dress, but honestly- i think it looks beautiful on you as is

AandA2010 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 08:00 PM

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Sorry you are so unhappy with it! But on the bright side talk to the seamstress, good ones can make miracles happen! I think the dress is beautiful now but work on it till you feel and look the way you want! You have time! GOOD LUCK!

peaches42587 Posted: Sep 16, 2009 09:28 PM

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Posted by cavvento

I feel so sad that you're unhappy with your dress. Definitely talk to the seamstress to see about the top. Even if she can't cut it so triangular like the Pnina, she might be able to gather it in the middle to give it more of a sweetheart. She MAY be able to get extra fabric - people get extra fabric to make wraps, so why not use it for a skirt?

ironically it is a sweatheart top lol you just cant tell because when i ordered it they said i should order it with 3 inches extra on top cause i have big boobs. and of course the dress comes and its huge on me. plus i lost 10lbs since i took that picture.

Thanks girls I hope you're right about the changes!

Michy2009 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 03:31 PM

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I totally agree with the broch, I was going to suggest the same thing. I think the dress is very elegant, I love it! I think you will look beautiful!

I also agree that the alteration looks pretty simple.

Michy2009 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 03:32 PM

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Sorry, didnt read that it already had a brooch.

I think your dress is really beautiful!

mrsdraskin2009 Posted: Sep 17, 2009 03:43 PM

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Technically they could.

I wouldn't. It really doesn't look like it will give you any support.

CappyGirl Posted: Sep 17, 2009 04:24 PM

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Posted by mrsdraskin2009

Technically they could.

I wouldn't. It really doesn't look like it will give you any support.

ITA with this - that other top seems flimsy, more so than a traditional sweetheart neckline. I'm sure you can figure something out with your seamstress. Good luck!

springsandra Posted: Sep 17, 2009 05:11 PM

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Once your dress fits you properly, you will see it in a whole different light and remember what you fell in love with about it in the first place! It's a beautiful dress and you will be a princess in it!!

halfbaked Posted: Sep 17, 2009 05:31 PM

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I'd say you can definitely change that! And I love the little brooch on the side!

snoozyandboo Posted: Sep 17, 2009 06:32 PM

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A good seamstress can change the skirt, but it is a very expensive change. Adding an applique or some lace could jazz it up for a fraction of the cost.