Alterations Help! Pronovias Gown

The second dress was taken in all the way down to the knees. If you would like it tight that far down, it would need it taken in (which, btw, is going to involve them having to remove the lace to alter the dress, then replace it, which will not only change the pattern of the lace, but will also cost a lot more in alterations). However, I will caution that it is often times hard to move or dance in a dress that is that tight, that far down. If you are just looking for the sharp flare, you could add a mermaid style petticoat under the dress to give it that dramatic fullness, without having to take the dress in.

Here is an example of a mermaid style petticoat that you could wear under your dress to give the flare more fullness

I would show her the picture and if she's an experienced seamstress she should know exactly what to do!

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This is very helpful. Thank you!!

It can be done, but make sure you are comfortable. My friend had a dress that was tight all the way done and you can tell she was uncomfortable moving. I also think it depends on the body shape too.

Wow that dress is gorgeous. I agree, show the seamstress!

Hi Jessica, What did you end up doing with your dress? Did you have it altered? Best, Debra