Oops...I don't fit in my bridesmaid dress [NSV]

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chairperson
chairperson Posts: 37
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Yay!

I got measured for a dress at the beginning of November for a wedding that will take place in May. I could not, of course, try on any of the samples. They ordered the largest size they sell to accomodate for my fabulous hips (as hollered to me by a rando on the streets of DC one day).

In typical New Years resolution fashion (I resent that my life change is associated with that cliche) I started my weight loss journey on January 2nd. On Friday we went to our first fitting. I went into the dressing room to try it on and burst into laughter. 'What's so funny?' says the bride from across the shop. 'My breasts!' I holler out. ****, the dress had like four extra inches of room for a bust that I DO NOT have. Somewhat expected since my hips are the largest part of me, but it felt good to have them pull back and pin 4 or 5 inches of fabric all 'round.

As a result, we decided to hold off on tailoring it yet and will go back in the middle of April for my actual fitting. I've only lost 15 pounds and have 78 to go to reach my goal, but it's really about inches anyhow, and that felt good!
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  • Drendren
    Drendren Posts: 34 Member
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    Thanks - needed to hear this today! Congrats on the smaller you!!
  • Iamkim73
    Iamkim73 Posts: 924 Member
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    Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
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    You said it all - it's really about the inches, not the lbs. I'm SO happy for you!! It's those kinds of moments that show us that what we're doing really is making a difference!
  • littlesis412
    littlesis412 Posts: 314 Member
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    That's awesome! I'm hoping that happens to me too. I've been putting off ordering my bridesmaid dress because I didn't like the size I'd have to get. You're success has inspired me!
  • MenaMena
    MenaMena Posts: 232 Member
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    Congratulations, you are really off to a great start.
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
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    I LOVE it!!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    Great news! :)
  • des24rob
    des24rob Posts: 77 Member
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    That's so awesome! Good for you!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    That's awesome! I'm hoping that happens to me too. I've been putting off ordering my bridesmaid dress because I didn't like the size I'd have to get. You're success has inspired me!

    Order it and have fun getting it altered as you lose weight!
  • Deinonychus
    Deinonychus Posts: 70
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    Fantastic you should feel proud!
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
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    That's awesome!!
    Because of that reason I have put off even looking for a dress for my brother's wedding until next week! (His wedding is the end of May)
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
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    That is awesome. Can't they order a smaller size so that you don't have to pay so much for alterations?
  • Lovinglife12
    Lovinglife12 Posts: 110
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    That is super awesome, what a great feeling! Good luck on the rest of your Journey!

    I actually hope to be in your shoes in a few months. We have a fitting on March 31st but I have convinced the bride to let me hold off on ordering mine until the end of June.
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
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    YEAH baby! you can do it!!
  • weight2go
    weight2go Posts: 92 Member
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    Thats awsome. It happened to me avery long time ago. Got fitted, bought the dress. Then when the wedding came the sash on the dress would not stay on at all. Bride was pissed. I had no idea I had lost that much weight. Someone found a safety pin and tacked it up and on. Funny now. Just waiting is a good thing. :laugh:
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
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    That's an awesome NVS!
  • chairperson
    chairperson Posts: 37
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    That is awesome. Can't they order a smaller size so that you don't have to pay so much for alterations?

    Very good point. I'm not sure. I didn't ask and ended up taking the dress home till the next time we go in for a fitting, so I think it might be too late. Regardless, I'm kind of looking forward to slipping into it one more time in April and giggling again.
  • chairperson
    chairperson Posts: 37
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    Thats awsome. It happened to me avery long time ago. Got fitted, bought the dress. Then when the wedding came the sash on the dress would not stay on at all. Bride was pissed. I had no idea I had lost that much weight. Someone found a safety pin and tacked it up and on. Funny now. Just waiting is a good thing. :laugh:

    Thankfully I've got a pretty relaxed friend as the bride. I warned her when the weight started coming off and she said something to the effect of, 'Honestly, I don't really even care if you end up having to where a different dress.' Which, i think, is the right attitude for a friend to.

    Obviously I will try my best to not let the dress fall off while they're saying their vows...but beyond that, the more il-fitted the better! :)
  • Eureka175
    Eureka175 Posts: 77 Member
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    Love it!! What great motivation to stay on track:)
  • Showgirlbody
    Showgirlbody Posts: 402 Member
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    Many boutiques for bridesmaid dresses, you really do need to order 8-9 months in advance so just getting a new one is not always possible unless you bought off the rack. I had that issue, too with my hips. They would make me order a horrendously big size because my hip measurement was in that bracket but everything else was smaller so I could practically pull my dresses off without unzipping. Their sizing really leaves something to be desired. But having it be too big is much better than too small, much easier to take in than let out. If you go to a tailor not associated with the bridal shop, they can often have your dress done within a week so you don't have to put it in so far in advance if you are still losing.

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