Bridesmaid's Dress doesn't fit <1 month to wedding

Grabows14

Ok, so I am a bridesmaid in my FSIL wedding, and she came to me yesterday (she lives out of town) and said that one of her bridesmaids (who also lives out of town, different place) bought the dress and it doesn't fit. It took over 3 months for the dresses to come in, so we can't order another one. In addition, the bridesmaid has had the dress for 3 weeks, and still hasn't taken it in to alterations. Now she tells the MOH that the seamstresses she is going to are booked through August. I don't know how bad the fit is, but knowing her size and what she ordered, it's probably not fitting ~ 3 in. 

Anyway, I am looking for advice from anyone who was in this position, or if anyone has any suggestions on what we can advise her to do in case it can't be taken out enough.

Grabows14

**Clarification - Wedding is less than a month away

HisGirlFriday13

As in, it's 3 inches too big or too small? If it's too big, safety pins. If it's too small....I got nothin'.

Grabows14

Sorry the dress is too small

hockey20

I don't know if there's any at home fix for this. The bridesmaid may be out of luck and it's something she would have to take up with the bride to determine the best solution. If the bride isn't dead set on that particular dress, maybe the bridesmaid can get a dress in a similar style and colour so she doesn't stand out? If the bride really does want everyone wearing that dress... I got nothing.

aurianna

Ummm.... Spanx on the day and water and celery until then?

It's waaay harder to let a dress out than to take it in. That being said, I'm still surprised she can't find a seamstress in July. I got my bridesmaid dress back in 10 days after I showed up as a walk in during April prom season.

I think she should widen her net for who she's talking to tailor-wise, and maybe be willing to drive somewhere else if she lives in a smaller town with less availability.


ETA:
Does the bride know? I wouldn't let it go on too much longer if not. If she tells the bride, there's a chance the bride won't mind too much and will have an idea of a different dress she'd be fine with the BM wearing.

Also, is it a popular designer? She could start a massive online search to see if anyone is selling that particular dress used, in a size bigger than her own. But it's a long shot. (but maybe the bride would be happy if she found one in the same material but different style, or same style but different color)

Grabows14

Thanks for the replies, I'll pass that on!

BMoreBride6

LeSwan85 said:

Best I can figure to do is duct tape. Boobies, tummy, every bit where the zipper is. Help her duct tape herself a corset to fit in the dress. It'll be hella uncomfortable for her, but you can probably make it fit. I've been able to fit myself in dresses two sizes too small by duct taping my boobs and belly down.

"And that was the day Roberta stopped taping her boobs..."

Anyone??? ; ) 

Grabows14

She found an alterations place to create a lace up back. Thank you all for the comments!

saric83

Oh "Now and Then"....love that movie!!

Grabows14

@fyrefly76 yea my pp said that we found someone who could do a lace back for her... Great minds think alike!

Dreamergirl8812

BMoreBride6 said:

LeSwan85 said:

Best I can figure to do is duct tape. Boobies, tummy, every bit where the zipper is. Help her duct tape herself a corset to fit in the dress. It'll be hella uncomfortable for her, but you can probably make it fit. I've been able to fit myself in dresses two sizes too small by duct taping my boobs and belly down.

"And that was the day Roberta stopped taping her boobs..."

Anyone??? ; ) 

When Devon Sawa kissed Christina Ricci!

Anyway, can she fit into it for the ceremony (as stated above) and then change immediately afterward? So the duct tape and siran wrap can come off?

lizandmark2014

I had this problem. My dress fit every where perfectly EXCEPT my ribs/ back. The last 3 inches of zipper could not zip. The store had to send it to the designer to have it altered. It came back two days before I needed it. (Stressful)
My suggestion is if it is possible to have a panel put in that makes the dress a corset back. ( directions can be found on line)

You may have to take the dress to the fabric store to match color; if you are outsourcing the alterations. ( not at the place the dress was bought)

LavenderHoneyBee

Grabows14 said:

Ok, so I am a bridesmaid in my FSIL wedding, and she came to me yesterday (she lives out of town) and said that one of her bridesmaids (who also lives out of town, different place) bought the dress and it doesn't fit. It took over 3 months for the dresses to come in, so we can't order another one. In addition, the bridesmaid has had the dress for 3 weeks, and still hasn't taken it in to alterations. Now she tells the MOH that the seamstresses she is going to are booked through August. I don't know how bad the fit is, but knowing her size and what she ordered, it's probably not fitting ~ 3 in. 

Anyway, I am looking for advice from anyone who was in this position, or if anyone has any suggestions on what we can advise her to do in case it can't be taken out enough.

IIs there no other seamstress in town???? It seems like this BM is looking for a way out. I just see a whole lot of excuses. She can either find a new seamstress, or maybe search ebay and other sites for the dress in her proper size. I would tell the Bride to give the girl these options, and then let it go. The BM will decide what to do in order to be in the wedding. If she doesn't do anything about it, then chances are she doesn't want to be.

amorrison340

steel boned under bust corset.  seriously, it's not as uncomfortable as it sounds.

Bookie7

I would suggest checking out other seamstresses within a 30 mile radius.  There has to be SOMEONE available. 

Has she said anything to the bride or only discussing the situation between the bridesmaids?

Amsdragonfly

Bookie7 said:

I would suggest checking out other seamstresses within a 30 mile radius.  There has to be SOMEONE available. 

Has she said anything to the bride or only discussing the situation between the bridesmaids?

Bookie read the thread- she found a solution and all is well .