Nervous about dress shopping

mimi624

Getting ready to start making appointments to look at dresses. Depending on the store I shop my size can range from a 14 (old Navy) to an 18 (NY & CO). My mom wants me to go to Kleinfeld's. She says that I should have that experience she went there for her dress all of that. I'm an only child so I know how much this all means but I'm worried about going there. I don't want to be looked at like I should be in a zoo somewhere. Has anyone else gone there? How was the experience?

LuckyGirl1713

I think it depends on your budget.  You need a large budget if you wish to go to Kleinfelds.  My fiance's cousin is a size 2 and she had soooo much trouble finding something at Kleinfelds and she had a decent size budget.  And she isn't super super picky either.  She ended up finding a dress at a local shop.  And if youa re nervous about going shopping because of your size just call any shop you plan on visiting ahead of time to see if they have sample dresses in your size and how many?  That way you will feel comfortable before you go to the store.

QueerFemme

I agree with PP.   I think if your budget is at least $3500, you should be ok at Kleinfelds.  Otherwise, I would look elsewhere.  You will likely get more personal service at a local boutique.

anglyn

I think you will be okay. Just tell them when you make the appointment what your expectations are and they should be able to accomodate them. 

smilesavy

I had this feeling too when I went to try on dresses.  I was very clear with my consultant that I was super self aware and that my biggest fear would be putting on a dress that didn't fit or not having things to try on because of my size.  I didn't go to Kleinfeld because my location didn't allow it, but that message really seemed to help with how the consultants dealt with me and the dresses they opted to put on.  I actually had to pick between 4 dresses because I fell in love with them.  So there are plenty of options to plus size brides.  And I am bigger than you.

holbpisc

Going to Kleinfeld's depends on your budget, not how you feel about yourself!

I'm about the same size as you, and I did not have any problems dress shopping.