How to Get a Wedding Dress Fitted

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Most brides are on an automatic weight loss plan due to nerves and excitement. Be sure to have your dress altered accordingly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Discuss alteration costs when you purchase the dress.
Step2
Follow the salon's suggestions for fittings. Most will have you in for at least two before the wedding.
Step3
Discuss with the seamstress the length and style you want before anything is cut or altered.
Step4
Show up for your fittings relaxed and somewhat put together.
Step5
Bring your wedding (or comparable) shoes every time so you have a realistic measurement of length.
Step6
Avoid wearing makeup that might end up on your wedding dress during the fitting.

Tips & Warnings

  • Be realistic. Don't fool yourself into thinking you will lose enough weight by the big day to fit into a size 4 if you are normally an 8.
  • Speak up and be precise about how you want the dress to fit.

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on 11/22/2005 Make sure to tell the tailor if something doesn't feel or look right. You deserve to feel very confident about the dress you are paying for. If you aren't good at being forthright, bring a sister or friend that can help get your point across.

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on 11/22/2005 Make sure you bring the undergarments that you are going to wear on the day of your wedding. Bring a couple different style bras or other garments. They can really alter the way a dress is going to fit you.

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