gown sizes vs real sizes

i know they're different, but by how much? update on my dress situation, the US rep for the company should be contacting me soon about setting up the chance for me to see the dress and try it on!

I went up 3 sizes...mainly b/c of the waist in the dress. Although I am usually between two sizes in normal clothes.

PS - A lot of designers charge an extra 20% if you go over a size 12. I was technically a size 14, but I ordered the 12, since it was only a difference of an inch in the waist.

It makes me feel sooo gross knowing I have to go up 2 sizes for my wedding dress They should make the gowns run small so brides feel good about their bodies

This is really a great thread! And this really s ucks about after a a size 12 you get charged extra, oh well I'll be sure to order a 12 or below.

(if the dresses are supposed to be 2 sizes bigger than what you are I think I have been wearing super huge clothes for several years now...)

My dress size wasnt any different from my street size which i thought was peculiar...Did any one else have that?

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Posted by rocketsummer17

(if the dresses are supposed to be 2 sizes bigger than what you are I think I have been wearing super huge clothes for several years now...)

My dress size wasnt any different from my street size which i thought was peculiar...Did any one else have that?

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I'm with you Gabbie, i was actually shocked at the size dresses that fit me when i tried them on, especially because i had heard the horror stories of having to order them in such bigger sizes. So i was pleasantly surprised!!!!!

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Posted by rocketsummer17

(if the dresses are supposed to be 2 sizes bigger than what you are I think I have been wearing super huge clothes for several years now...)

My dress size wasnt any different from my street size which i thought was peculiar...Did any one else have that?

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I'm with you Gabbie, i was actually shocked at the size dresses that fit me when i tried them on, especially because i had heard the horror stories of having to order them in such bigger sizes. So i was pleasantly surprised!!!!!

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Same here! The dresses I tried on were true to size. Do you think body shape has anything to do with it? At RK they put me in a 14 and it was falling off of me,...but then again I am not a 14 I am always between a 10-12...

I hope mine is true to size. If I have to go up TWO SIZES. ahhh!

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Posted by rocketsummer17

(if the dresses are supposed to be 2 sizes bigger than what you are I think I have been wearing super huge clothes for several years now...)

My dress size wasnt any different from my street size which i thought was peculiar...Did any one else have that?

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Yes! I feel so much better! My dress is my street size (or close to it). Its a demtrosis trunk show dress- i saw the measurement chart and it fit (although i think she was nice on the waist measurement). It just worries me that it will be too small! Need to work out...

although, i went to a sample sale and tired on a dress in my actual size and it fit (a little tight) and it was a high end designer (christos)..makes me feel a little better, but won't feel relieved until i put my dress on!