Wedding Dress won't zip it up, Motivators add me up
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i got married on June 23rd last year and put on around 10lb between buying my dress and it arriving.
I lost most of it but was still bigger right up to the last couple of weeks and then the stress got to me and I ended up losing about 3lb in the last week just from not being too busy to eat!
6 months is ok though - you've got this one covered!0 -
At least buy them to fit. Then if you DO lose weight, they can be taken in easily. You can't really "let out" a bridal gown.
I do not understand the thought process that goes into buying a $5000 dress that doesn't fit.
You can depending on the style. It just looks ridiculous. My whale of a sister in law spent $1200 on a gown then packed on 50 pounds. But she's an a-hole so I expected nothing less
that's not letting it out so much as adding panels.
you can let out most gowns about 2 inches without it showing.
if you pack on 50lbs, the seamstress has to add extra fabric panels (which never match all that well!).
if you only need an inch or two though in one area and not everywhere, then ordering a size down is perfectly acceptable.
She did have panels. And it did look stupid. Just like her...
Can you tell I despise her?!0 -
At least buy them to fit. Then if you DO lose weight, they can be taken in easily. You can't really "let out" a bridal gown.
I do not understand the thought process that goes into buying a $5000 dress that doesn't fit.
You can depending on the style. It just looks ridiculous. My whale of a sister in law spent $1200 on a gown then packed on 50 pounds. But she's an a-hole so I expected nothing less
that's not letting it out so much as adding panels.
you can let out most gowns about 2 inches without it showing.
if you pack on 50lbs, the seamstress has to add extra fabric panels (which never match all that well!).
if you only need an inch or two though in one area and not everywhere, then ordering a size down is perfectly acceptable.
She did have panels. And it did look stupid. Just like her...
Can you tell I despise her?!
it's just slightly obvious!
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ETA: Good luck, OP. Six months is a decent amount of time (although you didn't say how much you needed to lose in those six months). However, start now. You don't want to be making a similar post in a couple of months where you only have four months to do it.
And I still say that brides be crazy.0 -
I am supposed to go dress shopping soon. But I haven't been brave enough to do it yet. I'll motivate
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I'm getting married in May and went to a place that carries european wedding dresses. I am a 8-10 US right now and she ordered me a 14 euro size. Even though I told her I was going to get smaller ,shae said buy the dress that FITS when you try it on because it can always be taken in. Adding it it can be difficult depending on the dress. Mine is a french lace mermaid, allure, and adding fabric is very difficult. You can do this! 6 months is plenty of time to lose the weight you put on, plus some! Good luck!0
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I'm getting married in May and went to a place that carries european wedding dresses. I am a 8-10 US right now and she ordered me a 14 euro size. Even though I told her I was going to get smaller ,shae said buy the dress that FITS when you try it on because it can always be taken in. Adding it it can be difficult depending on the dress. Mine is a french lace mermaid, allure, and adding fabric is very difficult. You can do this! 6 months is plenty of time to lose the weight you put on, plus some! Good luck!
after doing some googling, i realized I can add a corset to the back of my dress IN THE EVENT that it won't fit me. but I am determined that it will!!!!!!!!!0 -
im getting married next year in august... is this a normal practise then to order one thats a size smaller?! i havent even started looking at gowns yet.
No. Do not order smaller.
You have til next August so you don't need to buy yet anyway.
But do not buy smaller. Buy the size you are at the time you're ready to purchase.
You can always take material out to make it smaller. You can't add material to make it bigger.
They can usually be "let out" but not by a lot.
Example - My wedding dress was a size 8 but because of my pear shape the bottom part needed to be closer to a ten so it was let out just slightly at the midpoint. (this was 13 years ago, btw, not recent). But if I'd bought the 8 and then was at a full 10-12 by the time of alterations I might have had a problem. It will also depend upon the style and cut as to how much "letting out" can take place, so no, do not by smaller just because you "hope to be" a certain size by the time of the wedding.
I'm going wedding dress shopping again now, and I decided to wait until I took some of my extra pounds off first. Everyone wants to know why I don't have a dress yet and some people are giving me a lot of hell for it (getting married next month, 5/18). Because screw off, that's why. I didn't even want to think about trying anything ON until I took a few pounds off because that would just make me upset and frustrated.
I'm looking better and feeling better now though, so I'm dress shopping this weekend.0 -
I'm getting married in May and went to a place that carries european wedding dresses. I am a 8-10 US right now and she ordered me a 14 euro size. Even though I told her I was going to get smaller ,shae said buy the dress that FITS when you try it on because it can always be taken in. Adding it it can be difficult depending on the dress. Mine is a french lace mermaid, allure, and adding fabric is very difficult. You can do this! 6 months is plenty of time to lose the weight you put on, plus some! Good luck!
after doing some googling, i realized I can add a corset to the back of my dress IN THE EVENT that it won't fit me. but I am determined that it will!!!!!!!!!
you can, but it's expensive and looks awkward.
it often ruins the lines of the dress.0 -
Okay so in x weeks you fit into the dress, then what?0
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Don't beat yourself up about the weight gain. I have been up and down the scale a number of times. I have been close to your size and the good news it when you have more to lose its easier than it is to lose than say the last 20 lbs. you also have six months to go. This is definitely doable. You may even be paying the seamstress to take it in at the end. I'm a very visual person and a wedding dress is a big expense. If it were me I would take a pic of me wearing the dress now and put it somewhere I can see it whoever I'm tempted to stray. Logging your food makes you aware of what you're doing so that's a good start. You can do this.0
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I am getting married May 4th and the dress I bought fit when i bought it. After a couple months of being laid off I tried it on and found that I also could not zip it no get my arms into it. I am now down 22 pounds since 01/15/2013. I actually am having the corset put into the back just incase I cannot get those extra pounds off by then.0
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My guess, to all the angry people here wondering why so small, is that the brides-to-be have gained weight since ordering the dress. A lot can happen in a year or several months of planning a wedding.
I had a friend who ordered the perfect fitting dress and could not wear it day of becuase she packed on some wedding weight. They were getting married at her parents house so she wore something else and the groom and his men wore tuxedo tshirts. :laugh:0 -
Buying clothes too small, thinking you'll lose weight is always a mistake. But you do have 6 months, so you can do this. Good luck!
Personally I see it as a goal to hit rather than a mistake0 -
i lost 20lbs for my wedding (scales hit exactly 20lbs loss the day of ) just by doing morning cardio on empty stomach and strict on my nutrition. Early cardio makes huge difference, that's what bodybuilders do when we get ready for the shows. but you have to make sure you get up early so you don't skip your meals0
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Well after reading some of these posts I can see why people fail on here. What's with the negitivity ?
Point 1: I asked for motivators, clearly some of you need to look up this word
Point 2: I am not wanting to loose for my wedding, I have been clean eating for a while and doing more excercise, I want to be healthy in my old age not just for 1 day
Point 3: I brought 1 size to small as i have droped 2 in the last 3 months
Point 4: I did'nt spend $5000 on a dress, I'd rather use that when I am in Vegas for my Honeymoon, seeing the sights and shooting some guns
Stop being so judgemental in order that you feel good about your own failings, I did'nt ask for a debate on the subject.
Some people need to get real0 -
im getting married next year in august... is this a normal practise then to order one thats a size smaller?! i havent even started looking at gowns yet.
NO, and wedding dresses are famous for running small anyway. Usually you have to go up a size or two. How's that for a self-esteem boost?!
Agreed!! My wedding dress was no where what I would wear in normal clothes sizes or dress sizes.... so def go try stuff on and see what size you'd be first! Alterations can quickly add up!
It must depend on the maker of the dress also because mine was exactly the size of my normal clothing. I did not have to order mine, got one off the rack at David's Bridal. Had to have alterations but mainly just in length since I'm a shorty.
Good Luck and enjoy the journey!0 -
Your wedding and your dress will be great motivation, and you can totally do it! But why wait until tomorrow to start?! Start right this minute by making good choices for dinner and getting some exercise in before bed! Go for a walk or look up a workout on youtube and do it tonight! I just think it's a really bad idea to say, "I'll start tomorrow", because what will stop you from saying it again tomorrow and the next day? Start right now! Commit to this and never let your excuses become more important than your goals.0
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im getting married next year in august... is this a normal practise then to order one thats a size smaller?! i havent even started looking at gowns yet.
Back when I got married I bought my dress a size larger than what fit me because they wanted to tailor it. They don't like to have to let out seams to squeeze you in.0 -
im getting married next year in august... is this a normal practise then to order one thats a size smaller?! i havent even started looking at gowns yet.
NO, and wedding dresses are famous for running small anyway. Usually you have to go up a size or two. How's that for a self-esteem boost?!
Agreed!! My wedding dress was no where what I would wear in normal clothes sizes or dress sizes.... so def go try stuff on and see what size you'd be first! Alterations can quickly add up!
It must depend on the maker of the dress also because mine was exactly the size of my normal clothing. I did not have to order mine, got one off the rack at David's Bridal. Had to have alterations but mainly just in length since I'm a shorty.
Good Luck and enjoy the journey!
david's bridal is american. it's also a warehouse/bulk type place and not couture.
it's been vanity sized.
designer gowns are smaller.0 -
im getting married next year in august... is this a normal practise then to order one thats a size smaller?! i havent even started looking at gowns yet.
NO, and wedding dresses are famous for running small anyway. Usually you have to go up a size or two. How's that for a self-esteem boost?!
Agreed!! My wedding dress was no where what I would wear in normal clothes sizes or dress sizes.... so def go try stuff on and see what size you'd be first! Alterations can quickly add up!
It must depend on the maker of the dress also because mine was exactly the size of my normal clothing. I did not have to order mine, got one off the rack at David's Bridal. Had to have alterations but mainly just in length since I'm a shorty.
Good Luck and enjoy the journey!
david's bridal is american. it's also a warehouse/bulk type place and not couture.
it's been vanity sized.
designer gowns are smaller.
they sell vera wang, which is "couture", just so you know!0 -
im getting married next year in august... is this a normal practise then to order one thats a size smaller?! i havent even started looking at gowns yet.
NO, and wedding dresses are famous for running small anyway. Usually you have to go up a size or two. How's that for a self-esteem boost?!
Agreed!! My wedding dress was no where what I would wear in normal clothes sizes or dress sizes.... so def go try stuff on and see what size you'd be first! Alterations can quickly add up!
It must depend on the maker of the dress also because mine was exactly the size of my normal clothing. I did not have to order mine, got one off the rack at David's Bridal. Had to have alterations but mainly just in length since I'm a shorty.
Good Luck and enjoy the journey!
david's bridal is american. it's also a warehouse/bulk type place and not couture.
it's been vanity sized.
designer gowns are smaller.
they sell vera wang, which is "couture", just so you know!
yes, and it will be smaller.0
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