I have a question. I'm trying to figure out if the bridal store is trying to rip me off lol. I have decided on a dress. They had the sample dress in two sizes...a 10 and a 6. The 6 zipped up on me but was tight. It caused some creasing across the hip area and I couldn't have sat down in it. The 10 fit fine but was looser than necessary all over. So to my mind, it makes sense that they'd order an 8. They want to order a 12!!!!!!!! The 6 zipped up...it was just tight. I'd think one size up would fix the issue. Not THREE! Heck, even two sizes up I could understand. Are they just trying to make sure TONS of alterations are necessary? I don't care what the size label on the dress says...an 8 or 20...what I do care about is that the integrity of the dress isn't unnecessarily compromised by massive amounts of alterations.
So what do you all think? Am I way off base and do bridal dresses just work differently?
I want to add that this is a very reputable store with great reviews and I had an amazing experience picking out the dress with them. They were very patient, helpful and knowledgeable throughout. But I just don't understand the rationale behind this? I could ask them to explain their reasoning but I don't want them to feel like I'm insisting on ordering an 8/10 if they know better (which likely they do know better). Yet I don't want to be taken for a fool either. I'd really appreciate some feedback!