Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with altering a corset-back dress? I know that generally that style is supposed to minimize alterations because achieving a custom-fit is easier with the lacing. However, my question comes in because I tried on a sample [apparently I was the first to try it on, so it didn't have a chance to stretch yet!], and it fit really well, but was maybe a tiny bit loose on the upper part of the bodice. The consultant told me it was slightly snug on my hips so she suggested ordering the size up and having it altered down, but my concern is that since I'm actively trying to lose weight, the next size up might be too large and will give me too small of a laced-up corset.So I was wondering if it's really very difficult to actually take in that kind of bodice, so that the lacing doesn't get too skinny? The dress is Maggie Sottero Lavina Royale, and its bodice has boning and whatnot throughout. I'm going to order the dress tomorrow, and I'll definitely ask the alterations department there if they have any insight, but I know that being told something can vary from what actually happens. Any advice/insight would be great!
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