I am absolutely devastated! My dress doesn't fit and it has to be changed. UPDATED WITH PICS

Original post by glinda_goodwitch

Apr 28, 2006 07:42 PM

I worked sooo hard. I lost weight, went to the gym and did a LOT of weight lifting. I went for my first fitting today and my dress fit perfectly around my hips and waist. But I gained 2 inches in my bust and it won't button up the back. They can't let out the dress because I got a size that fit perfectly when I ordered it, and there are no real seams. So they have to put a panel in the back and put a corset in. It won't button all the way up like the original dress I fell in love with. I am so upset and there is nothing I can do about it. My shower is tomorrow in Boston and I don't even care. I'm just so sad it's not going to be the dress I fell in love with. I hope I can love it again when the changes are made. This totally ***** and I didn't even enjoy my first fitting. I cried the whole time.

UPDATE:

Well, I looked at the pics, and while I'm not happy with this, I can see what the back will look like and it probably won't be so bad. You can see the corset in the 3rd pic and it will look like that, but only more finished. I figured I'd share some of my horror pics with you girls

bournebride Posted: Apr 29, 2006 11:41 AM

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I am so sorry!!!! In the end i am sure it will look beautiful!!!!

kimbermiller Posted: Apr 29, 2006 11:43 AM

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The dress looks gorgeous!! I think the back will turn out nicely. But seriously, you look so pretty!!

superkat Posted: Apr 29, 2006 12:01 PM

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Sorry to hear about your fitting Beth. But honestly, you look gorgeous! I think you will be happy with the corset back once it is all done. The corset makes things so much easier, in my opinion. Best of luck, wedding twin!

Bigbroad555 Posted: Apr 29, 2006 02:09 PM

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YOU LOOK WONDERFUL
David's Bridal has to do the same thing for my daughter which has grown out of the back of her flower girl dress, it fits perfect just won't zipper up..

autumn Posted: Apr 29, 2006 02:25 PM

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Beth you should be so proud of yourself for losing weight The gown will still look wonderful with the corset back. Don't worry, enjoy your shower sweetie

CynthiaandJeff Posted: Apr 29, 2006 04:23 PM

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I had outgrown my dress too!!!
I'm watching what I eat and started exercising
and have lost 9lbs! My dress fits now!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!

I'm sure you'll look BEAUTIFUL!!

clarity Posted: Apr 29, 2006 04:40 PM

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the dress looks gorgeous, & honestly the corset doesnt really change it.

petunia77 Posted: Apr 29, 2006 04:58 PM

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i am so sorry that you were crying at your fitting but the dress looks beautiful with the corset and you will look beautiful in it!

tracie143 Posted: Apr 29, 2006 05:23 PM

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o I am sorry... the dress is very pretty.

ellebelle1 Posted: Apr 29, 2006 09:47 PM

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Can you get a bust minimizer bra?

BJandDan Posted: Apr 29, 2006 09:50 PM

Re: I am absolutely devastated! My dress doesn't fit and it has to be changed. UPDATED WITH PICS

Posted by Katie&Chris2006

Beth, I'm so sorry. BUt you will be a gorgeous June bride...I PROMISE you!

I know it will be difficult, but please try to put the dress out of your mind for your shower. We only get to have these 'milestones' once in our lives...so please enjoy every minute of it!!!!

This will all work itself out. Corset or not, the dress of gorgeous, you are beautiful, and your FH is a lucky man!!!!

ENJOY YOUR SHOWER!!!!

VERY WELL SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jweb17 Posted: Apr 29, 2006 10:16 PM

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Aww, I'm so sorry that you were upset
The dress will look beautiful with the corset back and you'll be a beautiful bride!

Enjoy your shower tomorrow!!

scorps1027 Posted: Apr 29, 2006 10:29 PM

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oh i'm so sorry to hear this! as a girl who doens't really have an ample bust, who knew having a bountiful chest can ever be a hinderance:) but i have to say, i think you look beautiful in your dress!!! and i think overall on that day you will look stunning with this gorgeous dress and hte corset back won't even matter. sometimes, we're so hung up on having one thing that we get so upset and dont 'want to entertain any alternatives. i think it just takes some getting used to. don't be upset!!! you look great in that dress and congrats on your weight loss!!!!! enjy your shower to hte fullest....remember that you only have all these events/ocassions once in your life so make sure you enjoy/savor the experience and accent the positives, delete the negatives!!!!