Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Mermaidinaballgown
Savvy November 2021

Alterations help!!

Mermaidinaballgown, on October 1, 2021 at 9:56 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 2 33
Alterations help!! 1
Alterations help!! 2

Alterations help!! 3



I need someone to tell me I’m not crazy, please.
I picked up my dress from my “final fitting” and this just does not look right…
First off, I wore the same undergarments at the first fitting that I did at the second. When I came back the second time the dress didn’t fit with the bra so they were asking if I was wearing that the last time. Um, yeah. You measured me in it…
So anyway, they had me take it off and they sewed cups in. Ok cool, except I have very…flat boobs? Idk what you call it but they’re not full on top lol. So when I lift my arms, I have these HUGE gaps between my chest and the dress. I also have wide-set breasts, so even though they’re big there’s no cleavage to fill in that awkward gap (last pic).
I just found a rip in the front too. I wish I could post a video to show you. The boning is not holding anything in either, and there’s string hanging all over. I’m so glad they didn’t vacuum seal my dress yet (destination wedding) because if I got there and my dress looked like this, It would ruin my day.
If anyone asks why I took it home if there were so many issues, look, I’m human. I got overwhelmed at my fitting, there was a lot of family drama going on, and everything felt rushed. Don’t tell me what I could’ve done please, I just want help in figuring out what to do next. Like idk how to ask for what I need here. I’m leaving November 6th for Jamaica and my wedding is November 10th. 😭

33 Comments

Latest activity by Kari, on October 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Alterations help!! 4
    This is the gap I was talking about
    • Reply
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    You can order some chicken cutlets from Amazon pride and they will fill in the space nicely.
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Is that the same thing as a self-adhesive bra? Because I tried that and it doesn’t look good. I have uneven boobs. 😩
    • Reply
  • Givemeallthepups
    Expert February 2020
    Givemeallthepups ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I would try taking it to a different alterations person. The dress definitely shouldn’t be fitting like that—especially after alterations.
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I left a voice message for the salon. If they can’t see why I’m upset about this and offer to fix it that’s exactly what I’m going to do.
    • Reply
  • Givemeallthepups
    Expert February 2020
    Givemeallthepups ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    They let you walk out of there with the dress like that so they clearly think it’s acceptable. If you’re able to eat the cost of that alteration, I would go straight to a second place rather than waste the time with them again.
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    That’s just it, I honestly can’t eat the cost. I’m just trying to figure out how to ask for what I need because I’m hoping that I can sound like I know what I’m talking about when speaking to them.
    • Reply
  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I agree with this, definitely get a second opinion.
    • Reply
  • J
    Super March 2022
    JA ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    I would NOT go back to them. Instead email these pics straight to corporate and demand a refund. Go SOMEWHERE ELSE
    Clearly they don't give a f###. I wouldn't trust them
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    It’s not a corporation, it’s a locally owned store! 😭
    • Reply
  • J
    Super March 2022
    JA ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Call the owners, put up bad reviews everywhere online. Post in local bride groups. This isn't okay and they Clearly don't know what they're doing OR don't care at all. Definitely demand a refund. I'd be pissed and wouldn't drop it.
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I’ll see what they say tomorrow, give them a chance to fix this. If they push back I’m raising hell.
    • Reply
  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
    Mrs.a ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    The way to sound like you know what you’re talking about is to take it to a different seamstress and have it done right. Then send them the bill for everything that needed to be fixed from their shoddy work.
    • Reply
  • Elri
    Dedicated September 2021
    Elri ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Is it sliding down as you walk or is it staying up? Boob tape was my best friend on my Wedding day.
    • Reply
  • Elri
    Dedicated September 2021
    Elri ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Actually, I just looked at the pictures again. Boob tape won’t fix the issue when your arms are up. You still have time to fix it. I would think it’s a matter of taking in the sides on each side to fit your bustline.
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    Thank you, that’s exactly what I was looking for. I just want to know what I’m asking them to fix lol 😅. I have a hard time with articulation.
    • Reply
  • Shannon
    Super July 2022
    Shannon ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    Did you pay with credit or debit card? Dispute and have payment reversed. Then go to a reputable seamstress.
    • Reply
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    No. You place them under your boobs and they push them up and together. You won’t be able to tell that you’re wearing them.


    https://amzn.to/39WzuC2
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    I like that idea!
    • Reply
  • Mermaidinaballgown
    Savvy November 2021
    Mermaidinaballgown ·
    • Flag
    • Hide content
    View Quoted Comment
    UPDATE: I have an appointment tonight to express my concerns. We’ll see what happens!
    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×

Related articles

WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics