Plus Size Brides

Monkeybride Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:05 AM

Plus Size Brides

I am not in NY and larger size samples are somewhat limited here.
I am going dress shopping in 2 weeks and will have some plus size gowns to try

BUT I wanted to know if any of you were able to squeeze into regular size samples if there was a dress that you loved?

I just don't want to be STUCK with a dress I don't love only because it had a plus size sample.

Thanks

chris605 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:06 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Try Lillettes in Baldwin and see Jerri - She was great and they had alot for me to try on...

Monkeybride Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:08 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Thanks but I am not dress shopping in NY. Only if I can't find anything out here.

steph4777 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:10 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

I tried on at least 5 gowns at Macy's Bridal in Manhasset. The attendant said she had more but I found the one by the time I tried on the 5th gown.

I know David's Bridal definitely has a selection of plus size gowns. Also, I saw some at RK Bridal in Manhattan.

I live in Chicago and I purchased my gown during a trip home in January.

ETA: Where do you live?

steph4777 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:15 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Sorry totally misread your post

As for liking a dress that doesn't come in your size. The shops do a good job of pinning gowns on you, so you get an idea of what it will look like on you.

Do you have some gowns that you like? Call the salons and ask them what size samples they have.

IrishTracy Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:18 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

I didn't look at reg size dresses.

What city, state do you live in? Maybe, we can help you find some stores.

oakslady Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:24 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

i agree where are you maybe someone knows of a plus sized store there

Monkeybride Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:27 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

I have a list of stores (3 including David's) that say they have a good selection of larger sizes.

Then there is one that says they can help me try on non plus sizes and one that says they have a few plus sizes and she emailed me the styles and only 3 sounds like something I would like.

I am trying not to stress yet!

Thanks for offering to help. If this doesn't pan out I will be cutting it close but I will have to look for a dress in NY in April.

nylisa Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:36 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

I went to Valentina's in Brooklyn and tried on a regular size dress and when it arrived in my size I loved it even more.

IrishTracy Posted: Mar 09, 2004 11:59 AM

Re: Plus Size Brides

The dress I wore was a Paloma Blanca in the Diva collection. Here is a link & it will tell you the stores that sell their dresses. See if you see anything you like. Store Listings

IrishTracy Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:00 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Not to stress you but it says your getting married in Sept. You should really get to looking. Sometimes it takes a while to get a dress.

Monkeybride Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:19 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Thanks, once of the store's I am going to carries those as well as Emme dresses.

I am going in 2 weeks when my mom gets here. If I have to I will just pay to rush order but I still have 6 months so I should be OK I hope

Spot12905 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:32 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

You can try David's Bridal.

jennelishal Posted: Mar 09, 2004 12:57 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Burton's Bridal in Melville has about 10 or 12

Pookiesangel Posted: Mar 09, 2004 02:43 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Do a gown search on thekknot.com, they will tell you what places carry them near you. That's what I did

B2BMay04 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 02:57 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Don’t worry most bridal salons who know their stuff will be able to pin it on you so you can get the idea. I will admit it was frustrating sometimes because I felt I would get a better idea if it were in my size but 90% of the time it was a good snapshot. Happy Shopping!!!!

Monkeybride Posted: Mar 09, 2004 02:59 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Thanks for all the tips.
If I don't find a dress that I LOVE in a plus size samples I will just move to having them pin the others on I guess.

Wish me luck 2 weeks from tomorrow.
Let the fun begin.

IrishTracy Posted: Mar 09, 2004 03:04 PM

Re: Plus Size Brides

Posted by Monkeybride

Thanks for all the tips.
If I don't find a dress that I LOVE in a plus size samples I will just move to having them pin the others on I guess.

Wish me luck 2 weeks from tomorrow.
Let the fun begin.

LUCK!!