Filene's running of the brides

starlite21l

Has anyone done Filene's running of the brides?  How was it?  What size dresses did they mainly have?  If you got your dress there will you post a pic?

Thanks!

opalsky007

I did it, but wound up not wearing the dress I bought there because it had some fit issues that I didn't notice at the time.

I went at around 10 AM, after the huge rush was over, but it was still crowded. There was a fantastic selection in all sizes left at that point, and at all price points. They had everything from Mori Lee to Anne Barge, ranging from $250 to $800.

Some tips if you decide to go:
-Take friends: there's tons to see, so it can be helpful to send friends out to look for gowns, trade for a gown you want, help you in and out of gowns, and stake out some space to save belongings and gowns you're thinking about.

-Inspect dresses carefully. Look for dirt, rips, damage to beading and lace. Be honest with yourself about whether a dress really fits or whether it can realistically be altered to fit you.

-Don't buy just because it's on sale. Buy a dress if you can't imagine yourself in anything else. Don't react to the high pressure situation by purchasing something you'll regret later. It may seem like a bargain, but if you wind up changing your mind and need a new dress...it's not.

-Wear clothes you can try on gowns in, but still be comfortable wearing in the open. There aren't really changing rooms. Your best bet might be to wear a swimsuit, or a really fitted tanktop and leggings.

noodle_oo

Bring a full length mirror since they dont' have many there!

Knittibell

Great tips- I've always wondered about this, but I hate huge crowds!

Ashes_3

You need to take lots of help!!!  They can go and swap with other brides while your trying on one dress!!!

emango83

A friend of mine went and it was utter chaos - looks a bit like what the photos show:

http://my-wedding-concierge.com/Wedding-Trends/Filenes%20Basement