Saying Yes to a dress

JC297 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 02:56 PM

Saying Yes to a dress

I went back on sunday to look at the dress again and decided to get the Mon Cheri. I'm so happy...

BUT...

I'm unsure if I should actually order it now. I want to lose weight, so when should I order it?

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 21, 2009 02:58 PM

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I want to lose weight as well, and I mentioned that to the sales lady. She said not to worry the alteration people can work wonders! She said they do it everyday!

Plus mine is a corset back so there is more room to adjust if needed. IDK if your's is too but if so keep that in mind.

regy_k Posted: Jul 21, 2009 02:58 PM

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congrats on making a decision

did u ask them how long the dress usually takes to come in? I think 7-8 months before is fine, but u def should check with them

Becca2010 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:01 PM

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Posted by soontobecruz

I want to lose weight as well, and I mentioned that to the sales lady. She said not to worry the alteration people can work wonders! She said they do it everyday!

Plus mine is a corset back so there is more room to adjust if needed. IDK if your's is too but if so keep that in mind.

Is yours a Maggie?

Lsorrent Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:03 PM

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When I ordered my dress, Geri told me that it's easy to alter if it's less than 10 pounds lost. But she said that usually after 10 or more pounds, it's harder to alter because that's generally about a whole size.

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:03 PM

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Posted by Becca2010

Posted by soontobecruz

I want to lose weight as well, and I mentioned that to the sales lady. She said not to worry the alteration people can work wonders! She said they do it everyday!

Plus mine is a corset back so there is more room to adjust if needed. IDK if your's is too but if so keep that in mind.

Is yours a Maggie?

Yupp!! Sabelle <3

Your's???

KatieG2010 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:04 PM

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How long does it take to order the dress? Maybe it is best to order the dress in your current size and then just alter it when you receive it. You can always make a dress smaller but you can't make it bigger.

T E R I Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:04 PM

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Congrats Jess!!!!!

MrsC2010 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:05 PM

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congrats!!!!

i lost 19 lbs since i ordered mine...and plan to lose like 10-15 more....i am just banking on the fact that they can alter my gown.

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:05 PM

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Posted by MrsC2010

congrats!!!!

i lost 19 lbs since i ordered mine...and plan to lose like 10-15 more....i am just banking on the fact that they can alter my gown.

Good for you!!! That is awesome!!!!

JC297 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:08 PM

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Its not a corset back. And I'm a fatty...and would like to lose atleast 50 pounds.

Im waiting on a call back from the dress store.

soontobecruz Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:10 PM

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Posted by Sora777

Its not a corset back. And I'm a fatty...and would like to lose atleast 50 pounds.

Im waiting on a call back from the dress store.

Don't say that!!! You are not!!!!!

good idea they will be able to tell you

MarjorieFrank Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:12 PM

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Posted by Sora777

Im waiting on a call back from the dress store.

Good Luck!
Just keep in mind that the dress store may tell you to order it now, not to worry, they can fix it, etc. etc. because they want to close the deal and they don't want you to push off ordering the dress.
I hope you get some honest help when they call you back!

JC297 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:27 PM

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Posted by MarjorieFrank

Posted by Sora777

Im waiting on a call back from the dress store.

Good Luck!
Just keep in mind that the dress store may tell you to order it now, not to worry, they can fix it, etc. etc. because they want to close the deal and they don't want you to push off ordering the dress.
I hope you get some honest help when they call you back!

They have been great so far and not pushy at all.They dont have the dress in their store, but will order it for me.

MrsSoto Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:38 PM

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with my dress for example, they can alter up to 3 sizes smaller. ask them how many sizes smaller they can go. but if you still want to wait, you can...i wouldnt wait any longer than say 8-9 months out.

soonT0beMrsD Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:41 PM

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will they let you order a smaller size ?

JC297 Posted: Jul 21, 2009 03:42 PM

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Posted by soonT0beMrsD

will they let you order a smaller size ?

I would never do this, I know its really risky. What if I stay a cow and can't fit into it.

soonT0beMrsD Posted: Jul 21, 2009 04:27 PM

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Posted by Sora777

Posted by soonT0beMrsD

will they let you order a smaller size ?

I would never do this, I know its really risky. What if I stay a cow and can't fit into it.

i know its risky, im in the same boat as u. but it makes u more determined to know that you HAVE to fit in that dress no matter what

WeddingDKMM Posted: Jul 22, 2009 12:31 PM

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They told me that they are able to go one size up or two sizes down as a general rule of thumb - but it may depend on the dress. Sorry! Not really helpful at all.