Getting in Shape

How many pounds can you lose and still have the dress fit?

I gained about 14-16 pounds over the space of a year (I attribute it to being madly in love and more than a little lazy). So I started eating healthier and exercising regularly so that I could feel healthy, beautiful, and start fitting in my favorite clothes again! Now the fiance already had planned the proposal and obviously didn't think to factor my weight loss and toning up plans into the date of the big day. I wanted to go wedding dress shopping pretty soon after the proposal but tried to make myself wait until I reached my goal weight. Things didn't happen that way. I found the perfect dress of my dreams once I'd lost 10 lbs and purchased it. I tried it on in an 8 which was too big but still looked great so the consultant ordered it in an 8 Petite and said they'd be able to take it in two sizes to a 4 Petite. I now have my dress, have tried it on, love it, but it is still too big at the back by a decent amount-- it hangs off my back. I'm still about 4-6 lbs away from my goal weight. If an 8P is already too big, will a 4P still be too big if I lose 5 more lbs? Not sure how the weight corresponds to the sizes. I'm 5'4 by the way. Any help will be appreciated, thanks!

Re: How many pounds can you lose and still have the dress fit?

  • Once you've reached your goal weight, you can THEN look into getting it altered to fit your body - not necessarily an exact size. You have plenty of time to wait to get measurements. You could lose or gain a lot in the next year...
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  • True, true. So much can happen in a year but I'm hoping to stick to my goals and then maintain once I've reached them. Hopefully they'll focus on exact measurements but it's David's Bridal and all they've told me about alterations is that they take it in by a size or two; we'll see though.  
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