So I bought a RD dress online, which turned out to be improperly measured (coupled with the bit of weight I've lost, we're talking... about 6 extra inches in the bust/waist). The seller said they have a smaller size (which I hesitate at, since it was so poorly measured the first time), and have agreed to pay for return shipping, plus shipping of the new dress back to me. Alternatively, I said covering the alteration locally would also be a viable option. The seller agreed, as long as it's "reasonable."
So my question is, what are your local experiences and price range? I heard very good things about Linda's Alterations in Brewer (I live in Bangor) and will be calling tomorrow, but I'd like to get a range of opinions.
I'll be bringing the dress to be altered regardless, because I'm having the bottom half chopped at the knee and using that extra material to make straps/sleeves from (I'm not a strapless girl). So I thought it would be as easy to get it taken in at the same time (since it's likely that even their "smaller" size won't be just right, and I'd have to get it tweaked anyhow).