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Terrible Dress Experience

sophie78 Posted:

Terrible Dress Experience

So today, my grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and I went to my scheduled appointment at Bergdorf's in NYC. I had been anxious to go since everyone told me that the service and selection can't be beat. Well everyone was terribly wrong.

All I want is a strapless dress with a ball gown skirt. Lots of crystals would be a plus. We don't have a bugdet.

The b-i-t-c-h of a salesperson named Beth told me that they had TWO dresses that fit this description. Now how on earth is that possible? When asked if there were other styles that she thought might look good on my body shape, she replied 'no.' In regular clothes, I wear a 6 typically. My bra is a 34-DD which is a little strange, but I am far from having a difficult shape for which to find a dress. How could there be NO dresses in the entire store?

I am so incredibly irritated. After leaving the bridal area, I even began to cry (which I am embarrassed to admit). I was just so frustrated.

We ended up getting into Reem Acra's salon. I tried on a ton of dresses there. None were the 'one,' but at least I got a selection. And the salesperson was incredibly helpful. My mother actually found two GORGEOUS MOB dresses which hopefully she will select.

Thanks for letting me vent. But I warn you about wasting a day at Bergdorf's.
Julybaby Posted:

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I'm sorry you had a terrible experience at Bergdorf, especially after you had high recomendations. Dress shopping is always an experience, both positive and negative. Don't let them get you down - your dress is out there and you will find it!
2003OCT10 Posted:

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Aww... its ok ...i cried dress shopping too... You'll find it!!...
SweetCin704 Posted:

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Sorry you had such a rough day. You are bound to find your dream dress...don't let the b*tch get you down.....URRRRRRRRR
shawl Posted:

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I am a petite 8/10 and I am a 32DD not too far from your size- just FYI, stores I went to that had great samples for me were Saks and Priscilla of Boston. Both had tons of strapless with ball gown skirts. Good luck! Feel free to FM me if you have questions.

Jenny5150 Posted:

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Don't let one b*tch ruin it for ya'. There are plenty of other salons out there!

Rob-luvs-me Posted:

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I would try Saks they brought me out like 40 strapless dresses and were nice to work with

palebride Posted:

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sorry they were so terrible to you!
it's so amazing to me that they aren't falling all over temselves to help brides....we're spending a lot of money in their stores!!!!
you'll have ebtter luck next time though! and you'll find the perfect dress and then you'll be crying again - but it will be happy tears instead!!
jennbaby Posted:

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why are some people snooty in some nicer stores?

I think it s jealousy that you can shop there & they only work there
Xelindrya Posted:

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am470
We need to go shopping together.. I want off the shoulder sleeves. All I ever get is strapless.

I feel your pain.. I went out today and had a bad experience myself!
Marcela1654 Posted:

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Awww, I'm so sorry! Don't worry, things happen for a reason. You WILL find THE ONE
babybride Posted:

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So sorry to hear about your experience. I sent you a FM!!
jenny2penny Posted:

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That's too bad that they were so rude. But there are tons of other stores that deserve your business!

paulandles912 Posted:

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The Wedding Salon of Manhasset has many strapless ball gown types. Not a huge # of dresses overall, but they are 99% strapless....And everyone there was very friendly.

Sorry you had such a yucky experience.

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