Community› Wedding Discussion Boards› Moms and Maids
Moms and Maids
New Discussion

Dessy Twist dress--alterations?

thegirlonthebikethegirlonthebike member
10 Comments
in Moms and Maids
I really love this dress--the color, the fabric, and the fact that it's convertible. But, I have a cocktail-length sample in, and it's LONG. Like, almost tea-length. It has a raw hem; does anyone have experience altering these by cutting extra length off the bottom?

I don't think the problem is that I'm particularly short (I am), because I'm wearing the smallest size. The dress is just... long. My maids aren't tall, I'd like something above the knee--true cocktail length.


Thanks!
Report Reply to Post

Re: Dessy Twist dress--alterations?

  • Sonita12Sonita12
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm not sure if this dress is similar to twobirdsbridesmaid.com dresses, but they are also very long for my BMs. It's very simple, according to two birds, to get them cut anywhere since they don't have a hem at the bottom. Any seamstress can do it with proper scissors or a bit more expensive, but better option, is to have them "laser cut." This is what the girl told me!

    HTH
    You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.- Dr. Seuss Wedding Countdown Ticker
    83 Invited image 32 Attending image2 Declined image Still Waiting 49 image
    Report Reply
  • HappinessByTheKilowattHappinessByTheKilowatt member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Just FYI-- I loved these dresses when I saw them, and was going to suggest them for my BM's, but after advice from others, they are really difficult to wear and look good in. There's no good bra for them (or you can see the bra) and they tend to hug in all the wrong places. Not trying to talk you out of it, just make sure EVERYONE tries it on before you purchase it. You may not like the way they look after all, and I would hate to see you disappointed about it :-(
    meet annie! rescued 6.17.12 imageFollow Me on Pinterest
    Report Reply
  • vicki0508vicki0508 member
    1000 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    I agree with hbtk.  Some of the infinity dresses are almost impossible to wear a bra with because the back of the dress is so low.  I've heard great things about this dress from American Apparel.  The back is a lot higher, so wearing a good bra is easier to do.

    http://www.americanapparel.com/rsa8339.html?cid=29
    Planning Bio
    Report Reply
  • thegirlonthebikethegirlonthebike member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Awesome, thanks so much for the feedback you all.

    I'm going to pass my sample on to the rest of my BMs and see what they think... if no, then back to the drawing board ASAP!
    Report Reply
  • thegirlonthebikethegirlonthebike member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Oh, and thanks for the AA suggestion Vicki--they're low on sizes in my color though! gah! I'll keep an eye out.
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards