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What to know before your wedding dress fitting
MS –Because fashion preferences
were once ornate and dependent on
precise fits, ready-to-wear clothing
really did not become widely
available until the early 20th
century. Such attire is now available
in just about any retail store.
Because ready-to-wear clothing is
so readily available, the average
person may be unfamiliar with
custom-made or tailored items. In
fact, a couple’s wedding may be the
only instance in their lives when
they require the services of a
seamstress or tailor.
Fittings are a part of wedding
planning, and here’s how brides-to-
be can navigate the process of
finding and being fitted for a dress.
• Try on sample gowns: The first
step is to make your rounds to
various gown shops and try on the
samples they have available. Most
sample sizes will not be the size you
wear every day, so expect them to be
ill-fitting. Do not be discouraged.
Once a gown is chosen, the dress
shop will take your measurements
and order the gown according to the
manufacturer’s sizing guide. Again,
this can be shocking, since the size
will likely be larger than what you
wear in street clothes. Some shops
will also order a little larger to allow
for adequate tailoring.
• Schedule the first fitting:The
first fitting should be anywhere from
eight to 12 weeks before the
wedding date, according to experts
at WeddingWire, an online wedding
information provider.
This is the time it takes to
complete most standard alterations.
Complex customizations can take
even longer. Brides should also
budget a minimum of $500 for
alterations, which may or may not
be included in the price of the dress.
• Bring shoes and
undergarments: Remember to
bring along the exact shoes and
undergarments you will wear with
your gown. A change in shoes or
bra/corset can result in the
alterations fitting poorly the next
time. Bring these items along to all
subsequent fittings.
• Speak up:Martha Stewart
Weddings suggests speaking up at
fittings if anything is uncomfortable
or needs tweaking. Seamstresses are
masters at their crafts, but only if
they understand the desires of the
bride.
• Check the details:The second
fitting is designed to check that all
issues from the first fitting have been
addressed, the gown is comfortable
and you can move freely. At the last
fitting, ask the maid of honor to
come along so that she understands
how to help you with complicated
straps or closures.
Open communication with a
seamstress and bridal shop can
ensure brides-to-be get a dress that
fits like a glove.
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A bride’s wedding gown is one of the true focal points of
any wedding and ensuring that it fits properly is one of the
most important aspects of the process. Below are some
tips to ensure that your special day will be made even more
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