Just bought my dress (yay!) but feeling a little worried about the alterations - help!

knottie6dc16a5dd9c95a3d

Hey guys, 
My first time posting! I am a new bride and just bought my dress while it was on a trunk sale, Vita by Watters. I absolutely love it.

I have a large chest, so the lady at the store took my measurements and ordered me a size 12 to fit my bust. She told me it would be easy to take in on the straps/waist/etc. if it was too loose in other areas, but shouldn't order a too-small dress (totally agree). However, I just looked at the size chart and my waist is more aligned to a Watters size 6-8. But, bust is absolutely a 12.

I know she is probably right, but since looking at the size chart I am a little worried, and obviously a stranger to the world of wedding dress alterations. Will it be easy to take this dress in two to three sizes in the waist if needed? It is an a-line so I am sure that makes it easier, but I would love some guidance from people who have had a similar experience!

Thank you so much  

PS: It won't let me post the link to the dress so I added photos of the dress.

maine7mob

I am no seamstress, but I know that it is much, much easier to take in an area that is too large than it is to add material when the area is too small. And that is what they would have to do if you got the size 8 dress. It would fit in the waist, but there would likely not be enough fabric to cover your bust, and she would have to come up with a creative, expensive, and probably less attractive solution to make the dress fit. Always go with the larger size if there is any question.

ILoveBeachMusic

That is a beautiful dress! Yes you have to buy to fit the largest part of your body then take it in to the smaller parts. You do not want to have to let out in order to fit the larger parts especially if it is a couple of sizes.

charlotte989875

I agree- it’s going to be much easier to take in than to let out or add fabric. Even with letting out a seem there’s only a small bit of extra fabric so you’d like have to add in more to get the bust to fit correctly. A good seamstress should have no trouble taking in a dress. 

knottie428292dacaa85277

Totally agree with the above comments. I just got mine and when we ordered it, I informed them that I was going from a bulking phase (gaining weight) to a cutting phase (losing weight) and they said to go with the bigger size that fits now, because you can always take it in, but it’s much harder to let it out 💖

Gorgeous dress though! I am sure it’s going to look amazing on you!