4 months at wedding

[Deleted User] · February 2012

FI and I are expecting are first child in September but or wedding is April (in two months) which means I will be about 4 months pregnant. The problem I'm having is that I already purchased my dress and its an a-line with a tight fitting bodice. My debbie downer family keeps telling im going to be huge and wont be able to fit into my dress. I need help deciding on a possible second dress just in case i can not fit into my current dress. What are some nice dresses under $500 that will fit my possibly big belly?

saharnshard · February 2012

I doubt that your belly will be huge, but I would check out David's Bridal. They have a nice selection of dresses under $500.

sharp0099 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]I<strong> can't see you being so huge you'll need a new dress in 2 months. I'd talk to a seamstress to see how far the bodice can be let out if needed. </strong>For a backup dress, I'd look at places like David's Bridal, J.Crew, The Limited, White House Black Market, Macy's, Nordstrom, etc.
Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]

This. :)

meganb1977 · February 2012

I think at four months you can probably still make it work, I'd ask a seamstress about the possibility and cost of alterations and it might set you back less than a new dress. I saw an episode of "Say Yes to the Dress" where they made a dress similar to how you describe yours, work for a bride who was in the same situation as you and appeared to be about six months along at the time of her wedding. She looked great.

pgcp · February 2012

Many, many, many women are barely showing at 4 months pregnant. Do you have anything of a swelling yet? How tall are you? Are you particularly petite? If you are average height or taller and not petite, I wouldn't give it another thought for now. In a months time reassess the situation. If you need a new dress I would hold off on buying anything until right before hand. Check out David's but don't buy until under a month before hand. Any alterations will need to be done very last minute anyway.

Maggie0829 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]I can't see you being so huge you'll need a new dress in 2 months. I'd talk to a seamstress to see how far the bodice can be let out if needed. For a backup dress, I'd look at places like David's Bridal, J.Crew, The Limited, White House Black Market, Macy's, Nordstrom, etc.
Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]

This...when my sister was 4 months she was barely showing and I think the only reason I noticed was because I knew she was pregnant.

Talk with your seamstress and you could even consider adding a corset back to your dress (if possible) to give you some wiggle room.

Please don't listen to your family...you will not be huge at 4 months.

MBDD13 · February 2012

I had a boss who had the flattest stomach. She never started to show until 5 months. I wouldn't listen to your family. I would possibly consult my OB and then if s/he thought it appropriate I would look for a second dress but buy it last minute.

hollyweenOR · February 2012

You never know how you'll carry or when you'll show. If you're at all tall or long-waisted, you may be totally fine. Talk to your seamstress about corset-backing, even possibly a little stretch panel area. See what magic she can work, and what it might cost.

chasemamabear · February 2012

congrats!!! everyone is different, you could be able to get away with it but people like myself have a big belly by 4 months. i'd try and find a cheap empire dress to fit the bump. you could always try david's bridal. this was my belly at 4 months if that helps at all. i had a flat tummy to start.

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