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AW: First fitting

Ember01Ember01
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Well, I didn't take pictures, but I went in for my first fitting today. And you could have knocked me over with a feather when I found out how much alterations were going to cost! Holy wow! They ended up taking the dress in about 2 inches on either side (4 inches altogether), I needed a one inch hem (I'm glad I ordered the extra 4 inches in length), the dress needed a bustle with 6 points. I wanted to cry when I saw the alterations bill, because the dress is like all lace, they were able to charge an arm and a leg.

And, I hated all the jewelry I bought to go with the dress.

My mom picked up her dress... And it fit like a glove. She needed no alterations whatsoever! I wish I had her body type!

So, since I didn't take pictures, here is old pictures of me in the dress the first time I tried it on.





~~December 3, 2011~~
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  • peekaboo2011peekaboo2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Um, I'm going to box up my extra weight and mail it to you and you can just distribute accordingly.  Kthx.

    You still look gorgeous!  And, we demand pictures from your next fitting.
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  • jaycee7389jaycee7389
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    edited December 2011
    You look beautiful..that dress is going to fit like a glove! We need pics next time!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    That is poo that the alterations were so much, but you are going to look AMAZING! You look super skinny like me, and I think it'll be worth it to have a wedding dress that fits like a glove.  I have yet to have a piece of clothing that fit me right, unless I made it myself (I'm not counting the stretchy clothes that will fit anyone like a glove, I'm talking peacoats and jeans).  I don't know if you have these problems, but I am bad at judging people's sizes in general.  So ignore me if I'm rambling or being offensive (I am trying not to be, I hate it when people comment on how skinny I am all the time).

    How exciting that you had your first fitting!!!!!
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  • Ember01Ember01
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:d559efbe-28ff-4695-8d1c-009a6c0a88d9">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]That is poo that the alterations were so much, but you are going to look AMAZING! You look super skinny like me, and I think it'll be worth it to have a wedding dress that fits like a glove.  I have yet to have a piece of clothing that fit me right, unless I made it myself (I'm not counting the stretchy clothes that will fit anyone like a glove, I'm talking peacoats and jeans).  I don't know if you have these problems, but I am bad at judging people's sizes in general.  So ignore me if I'm rambling or being offensive (I am trying not to be, I hate it when people comment on how skinny I am all the time). How exciting that you had your first fitting!!!!!
    Posted by amsybot[/QUOTE]

    I am super skinny. My dress is a size 0. And it literally fell off the first time I tried it on. I wanted to cry! I use to get so frustrated with people telling me I am skinny, but now I'm just use to it.

    I would love to put on extra weight, but it's just not in the stars for me. I have been trying to gain weight for the wedding, but I have finally given up. I have a super high metabolism, and it prevents me from gaining weight.
    ~~December 3, 2011~~
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  • SwazzleSwazzle member
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    edited December 2011
    You & your dress & you IN your dress are beautiful :)



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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:7fe3370b-d5fe-4185-8ccd-4f669fd5c4f9">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: First fitting : I am super skinny. My dress is a size 0. And it literally fell off the first time I tried it on. I wanted to cry! I use to get so frustrated with people telling me I am skinny, but now I'm just use to it. I would love to put on extra weight, but it's just not in the stars for me. I have been trying to gain weight for the wedding, but I have finally given up. I have a super high metabolism, and it prevents me from gaining weight.
    Posted by Ember01[/QUOTE]

    I think we are crazy metabolism twins! I had such a hard time finding a dress because EVERYTHING made me look too skinny!  Your dress looks so good on you though and you are going to look amazing at your wedding!   I do understand the frustration with wanting to gain weight by the wedding, though.  
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  • Ember01Ember01
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:531abf5f-cf7b-47ca-9f70-00dbe5ba20a8">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: First fitting : I think we are crazy metabolism twins! I had such a hard time finding a dress because EVERYTHING made me look too skinny!  Your dress looks so good on you though and you are going to look amazing at your wedding!   I do understand the frustration with wanting to gain weight by the wedding, though.  
    Posted by amsybot[/QUOTE]

    I totally understand. I felt like every dress I tried on made me look like a little girl playing dress up. And then my collarbone just looked ridiculous in a lot of dresses.
    ~~December 3, 2011~~
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  • Peaseblossom55Peaseblossom55 mod
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    I;m sorry the alterations will be so much. I am super tiny and skinny too it sucks, I just don't gain weight.  I wear a size 10 in kids jeans.  The dress looks amazing on you though!!!!!!

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:4d83b510-41de-4924-b9c1-2a8e7ecf3b5c">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: First fitting : I totally understand. I felt like every dress I tried on made me look like a little girl playing dress up. And then my collarbone just looked ridiculous in a lot of dresses.
    Posted by Ember01[/QUOTE]

    We should have gone dress shopping together to be each other's support. 
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  • snorwo3snorwo3 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:7fe3370b-d5fe-4185-8ccd-4f669fd5c4f9">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: First fitting : I am super skinny. My dress is a size 0. And it literally fell off the first time I tried it on. I wanted to cry! I use to get so frustrated with people telling me I am skinny, but now I'm just use to it. I would love to put on extra weight, but it's just not in the stars for me. I have been trying to gain weight for the wedding, but I have finally given up. I have a super high metabolism, and it prevents me from gaining weight.
    Posted by Ember01[/QUOTE]

    <div>Sounds like we could be twins. Only make that a size zero AND 4'8". I've exchanged jeans I bought 2 days ago 3 times already, and I'm going back tomorrow to do it again. </div><div>
    </div><div>Your dress is beyond beautiful. You look amazing in it.</div>
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  • snorwo3snorwo3 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:442afa2f-3271-497b-9afa-f1cfb17f01c7">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]I;m sorry the alterations will be so much. I am super tiny and skinny too it sucks, I just don't gain weight. <strong> I wear a size 10 in kids jeans</strong>.  The dress looks amazing on you though!!!!!!
    Posted by danser55[/QUOTE]

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    </div><div>GET YOUR BOOTY TO LOUISIANA AND COME JEAN SHOPPING WITH ME!!!</div><div>
    </div><div>Or better yet, tell me your secrets. Where do you find them? I usually do Abercrombie Kids, which I'll be checking out tomorrow afternoon.</div>
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  • Ember01Ember01
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-first-fitting?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:d5e7ec4b-ac5c-4d30-8a9e-61db4953a03fPost:e2571f86-c1c6-4d6f-b8c2-03c5de2f5c26">Re: AW: First fitting</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: First fitting : Sounds like we could be twins. Only make that a size zero AND 4'8". I've exchanged jeans I bought 2 days ago 3 times already, and I'm going back tomorrow to do it again.  Your dress is beyond beautiful. You look amazing in it.
    Posted by snorwo3[/QUOTE]

    Snorwo... I'll cut my legs off under the knees and give you some additional height :) I'm 5'10. My FI is 5'11, so I can't wear heals with the dress :(

    I typically buy jeans from Delias or Victoria's Secret. Neither place fits perfect, but they do work.
    ~~December 3, 2011~~
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  • CCO2012CCO2012
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    edited December 2011
    Such a gorgeous dress! I am sure it will all be worth it in the end and you are going to be a breath taking bride! :)
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  • polkadot111polkadot111 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ember, I'm the same way. I hate my skinny-ness.  But I can't gain weight. My metabolism is too good. rrr.
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