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First "Fitting"

So, technically, this wasn't really a"fitting" so much as a "Time to rip this sucker apart and make it what I want" appointment.   Please ignore my hair.  It was flat ironed...then it rained.  Hello poodle.

So, the dress -

I want a corset.  My dress has a zipper.  In order to get it to corset right, I had to order it small.  I am a 20W.  This is taken in a 14W :P  YEESH it was tight but it will give you the general idea.

The dress is already bustled in this pic.  Because the train is just under 9.5 ft, I had to have a Austrian bustle (think 2 bigger in the center, and 2 smaller on either side)  Also, this is without the extra crinoline she is adding.

Once it's done, my grandmother's emerald and diamond broach will be sewn onto the sash (so I don't lose it ;P)
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Also, this is hanging really low because the back is basically pinned on in the pics.  She is adding 4 bones in front, 4 in back to give it more Oomf to the girls :D

And lastly, this lady is AMAZING.  She is sewing in cups and boning so I don't have to wear a strapless bra.  She is my hero.
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  • You look gorgeous in your dress...And you have such a tiny waist!

    I can't wait to do my first fitting.. I want to add buttons in the back and a French bustle.
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  • That is a pretty dress! You will have to post some update pics when you try it on next. I have my first fitting on Weds and I am hella nervous. 
  • You look beautiful!! I'm glad it went well today. :)
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  • I absolutely love your dress!
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  • Nice! Can't wait to see it after all the changes!
  • love it!
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  • Love the lace! Really pretty- and that sounds like quite a train! :)
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  • that is gorgeous! did you get that dress at davids? i think i tried it on.

    im sure it will turn out even more beautiful than it already is!
  • beautiful dress kendall :)
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  • You look great!!  I love the idea of your grandma's broach!  :)  It'll look amazing on your sash! 

    I had my first fitting this weekend too - it went well but was a reminder that I need to get in gear loosing some weight and toning my upper body.  :)
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  • so pretty! it already is amazing so i can only imagine what it looks like with all the alterations done :)
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  • I love your dress.  Mine is a very similar shape by with a sweetheart neckline and also lace so yay.  Your waist looks awesome, btw.
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  • Very pretty!  Love the pop of green.  And I must say, I am a sucker for lace dresses with a corset back!
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:b82571f7-9024-4fd6-849f-cdb5e05cdc48Post:42d252c2-2550-4b4e-9f19-c2755f65cfc7">Re: First "Fitting"</a>:
    [QUOTE]that is gorgeous! did you get that dress at davids? i think i tried it on. im sure it will turn out even more beautiful than it already is!
    Posted by Grits8812[/QUOTE]

    Yep, it's from David's and discontinued :(
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  • You look fantastic in that dress!
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