So I bought my dress off the rack at a sample sale and I am not sure what needs to be done other than alterations.
Its is fantastic condition, I couldn't find any marks or anything, only some of the applique flowers were a little ruffled. The salon said they will spot clean it for me, but if I want they can send it out for me to be cleaned, which is $175.00 before my next fitting. Another place I found is minimum $200.00.This is another expense that I was not expecting.I sort of wanted to get it cleaned since other people probably tried it on, but I also hear it's not worth the risk to clean ahead of time in case something happens.
It's at the salon now getting altered and my next/final fitting isn't until two weeks before my wedding so I won't really have time to take it elsewhere after.
Anyone else who bought a sample, did you get it fully cleaned first? Is $175 normal? Does it need a dry clean, be pressed or maybe just a steam to un-wrinkle?