https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:26:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2254003 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:14:05 +0000 Anonymous 2254003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dress was off the rack, but yes to being sure you can move in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2254000 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:45:01 +0000 rachylou 2254000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems all in order. I’m just here to say, consider going for a ‘high tea’ after, because that’s fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253979 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:54:44 +0000 Angie 2253979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SOOO EXCITING!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sounds like you have thought things through well and are very organized! Bring it all - and have fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253938 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:18:52 +0000 Eliza 2253938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations. You are good to go for your first fitting. All I have to add is to have your friend get some photos for posterity and memory jogging between sessions. Also be sure you are comfortable moving, dancing and sitting in the dress and have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253854 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:36:58 +0000 Anonymous 2253854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely bring shoes and undergarments. &nbsp;Just the word “wedding” &nbsp;can raise the price, so don’t be surprised. &nbsp;I’m sure you will look beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253850 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:31:23 +0000 RobinF 2253850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you have it all covered. Definitely the shoes. Very exciting!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253848 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:25:04 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2253848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting!&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't have anything new to add that hasn't already been said, re: bringing shoes, hat, jewelry, etc.&nbsp; &nbsp;I just want to say CONGRATULATION&nbsp; &lt;3&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253845 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:15:46 +0000 Carla 2253845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops! &nbsp;Just saw your dress is netting - so ideas above might not work. &nbsp;</p> <p>I would research if additional petticoats are required to get the look of the inspo pages. &nbsp;(I remember that the look of&nbsp;<i>my&nbsp;</i>wedding dress would have benefitted from a little extra fullness under the skirt. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253844 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:07:44 +0000 Carla 2253844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the dress design permits, you may want to have horizontal pleats put in the skirt to shorten it, rather than actually cutting it shorter. &nbsp;That way you preserve the length if you want to pass the dress on or sell it (to a taller person) and you don’t have to detach and re-attach any lace trim at the hem (if your dress has that detail.)</p> <p>Keep everything that is cut off the dress (the train). &nbsp;My sister wanted her long wedding dress converted to midi/ballerina length. &nbsp;I used the remnants to make a christening gown for her first child. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253808 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:05:24 +0000 slim cat 2253808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you've got everything ready - shoes, undergarments, length ideas. You may bring the hat and earrings just to give better view of the total look - proportions, finishing touches ( I would bring the hat - just to see how it alls come together ). Hope it all works out - good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-wedding-dress-alterations-fitting#post-2253802 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:42:02 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2253802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have my appointment to start alterations on my wedding dress this weekend. I will bring my shoes and belt with, and wear the undies I got for the day...what else do I need to know?<br /> There are some slight fit issues that I know of- it needs bra cups added, and an adjustment to the shoulder. I am also having the train removed and the length shortened, and possibly having the back filled in. I'm bringing a supportive friend. Should I bring the earrings and hat I'm wearing too, or wait until the next fitting? </p>