So here's my dress that was purchased MANY years ago (long story). I loved it back then but not so much anymore. I love the detailing but it's needs to fit my style now. So here's what I want to do:
First off, I LOVE the corset-style top, but I don't want a halter so what i want to do is get rid of the straps and create an off-the-shoulder flowy little scoop sleeve.
For the skirt, again I LOVE the detailing but I want to raise the front to mid-calf with a litttle tulle showing. I love the look of the "wavy-bundling" that some dresses have and hopefully I can acheive that. I want to keep the back long and just have the look emphasize the train and the ribbon detailing.
My friends and I are calling the look "the hot mess". I just want a very wood-nymph feel with the play of hard and soft textures and a traditional feel with the unexpected "did she just roll out of bed it that" vibe as well. It just fits my personality to a "T"
The dress has never been altered, just basically bought off the rack. The wedding is not until september of next year so I am wondering, is it too soon to start scouting dressmakers? Do I look for a dress maker or a seamstress? I am so completely clueless on how to even get my vision started!
I'm definetly not worried about gaining or losing weight, basically been the same size for years, I just have no idea how long a project like this will take. Any help will def be appreciated!