Plus Size Samples Questions

jenndougan

Hi Brides and Bride To Be's

I am a 24/26 regular in a sundress. I am on a weight loss plan so I can look my absolute best on my wedding day in 9 months. I cannot figure out how to scroll to the last page quickly to see the most recent posts. Any tips on that? It has been taking me awhile just to get to page 10 which is from 2013.

Anyway - I am worried about dress shopping now because it might have to be taken in a lot. I am worried I won't get to sample a lot of dresses being the size I am and wanting to know the exact fit. Any women 24-26+ have issues at Davids Bridal, Bridal Exclusives, etc?

Thanks for your help!

hyechica81

i am a street size 22 in bottoms 18-20 22-24 in tops depending on the cut and style brand etc of clothing..

i was able to fit into anywhere from a size 16-30 in sample gowns the 30s and 28s were big on me and needed to be cliped the 16s 18s 20s some 22s i got it but they were not able to zip lace up or button the ones that could zip button or lace they cliped to my body so i could get a feel for what it look liked

my advice is call any and every salon near you ask them what size samples they have and will they be able to get you into any, any place that has one or two dresses skip if they have 10+ that you can try on hit them up. 

davids was pushy the one time i ran in there just to browse she had me try on two dresses and wanted a sale most of there dresses are plain simple and seen way to many times 

mori lees julietta line is for plus sizes 14-32 her gowns start at 500 and go up to 1500 her sample gowns start at 200 and up if you went to a sample sale 

bonny unforgettable 14w-32 also 500 and up to 1500 maybe one or two in the 2000 range 

venus women 500-1500

allure women most around 1000 i think they have a few styles under 1000 and not super expensive

calista for curvy brides only 14-32 inexpensive gowns as well

if you are on a budget look at these designers 

the stuff you see on say yes to the dress all those designers do higher end pricing  

Dignity100

Don't be afraid to try on gowns where you won't get the 'exact fit'.  Most gowns will need altering, so depending on what alterations are needed, you might not even see your dresses 'exact fit' until the final fitting.

Call around and don't be afraid to ask if they can accommodate your size.  In all honesty, most of the shops I called had like a receptionist that didn't really know the inventory though.

QueerFemme

jenndougan said:

Hi Brides and Bride To Be's

I am a 24/26 regular in a sundress. I am on a weight loss plan so I can look my absolute best on my wedding day in 9 months. I cannot figure out how to scroll to the last page quickly to see the most recent posts. Any tips on that? It has been taking me awhile just to get to page 10 which is from 2013.

Anyway - I am worried about dress shopping now because it might have to be taken in a lot. I am worried I won't get to sample a lot of dresses being the size I am and wanting to know the exact fit. Any women 24-26+ have issues at Davids Bridal, Bridal Exclusives, etc?

Thanks for your help!

To the bolded, are you talking about on the whole forum, or in the "Plus size dress sticky" at the top?   

Second, don't worry about fitting into samples that much. The consultants will clip you closed, and you'll get a good idea of what the dresses will look like when you have them in the right size.  I'm a street size 16, and I tried dresses on from size 10-22.  If the dress is too small, they just won't close it all the way in the back.  

You won't know the exact fit until after you buy a dress in the right size, and have it altered to your body.  Pretty much every dress requires alterations.  

If you are limiting yourself to Davids Bridal dresses, you can wait until you are about 5-6 months out to shop. most of their gowns arrive in less than 2 months. If you are considering designer dresses, don't wait more than 7 months from your wedding date.   Some designers (Maggie Sotterro, among others) can take 5-9 months to arrive.