Hi there, I'm going to look at a dress 2nd hand in my size tomorrow. It is actually my dream dress, but the lady who is selling is 3 inches taller than me and wore heels. I'll put up a link to the dress in my profile in a couple of mins so people can see. Any idea if I'd be able to get it taken up without ruining it? And how much would I be looking at for alterations? Thanks, Rosi
CommentAuthorKaty
Hi Possum! Congrats on findin ur dream dress. As for alterations, if you can find someone professional they can do it without you ever knowing there was alterations made. They normally cost anything upto £250. Hope this helps! Xxx
CommentAuthorPossum
Thanks! Do you think it would be possible to bring it up like 5 inches without ruining the bottom? I need to know if I'd be able to get the alterations done before i commit xx
CommentAuthorKaty
I shouldnt see that bein a problem. I know one girl who bought her dress in size 18 or 20 from the bridal shop and got someone else to do the alterations. She was actually a size 10. It looked amazing! Provided u find someone capable, and someone u trust, u'll b fine hun! Xxx
CommentAuthorPossum
More advice needed - the dress is £1100 new (with alterations), though £200 off right now. This one is £450 used. If I try it on and its far too long, do I buy it? So stressed!
Hi Possum, Good seamstress can do everything, I had my dress for France altered on the top as I am only A cup, If you look at the pics in my profile you will not be able to see that she had to redo part of the sequin on the front to make it fit on me. She was really good. I paid £30.00 per hour of work if this can help.
CommentAuthorPossum
Thanks! I'm a 32JJ chest size but my wasit is really small, so will need altered!
CommentAuthorMrs fairytale
good luck for tomorrow, just wait and see how u feel tomorrow when u try it on, u will either know it is or it isnt, when u put it on xxx it is a stunning dress xxxx
cant wait to renew my vows, love my hubby sssssooooo much xx
CommentAuthorPossum
Thanks! I love it so much, just hope its ok xx
CommentAuthorMrs fairytale
im sure it will be fine xxx
cant wait to renew my vows, love my hubby sssssooooo much xx
CommentAuthorclare
thats stunning frock :) im sure it can be altered mine has to come up at least 2/3 inches as im short :)
CommentAuthorMelly
Where are your pictures of it? xx
CommentAuthorPossum
I only have links. Posted them on my wall. Will post photos of me soon I hope. Seeing it in like 6 hours xx
CommentAuthorMelly
Just had a look at the dress it may be difficult to take the dress up from the bottom without losing the detail. But a decent seamstress would be able to take it up around your waist, so you dont lose any detail. xx
CommentAuthorPossum
I bought it :D
CommentAuthorMrs fairytale
yeah congrats hun, how did it fit xxx
cant wait to renew my vows, love my hubby sssssooooo much xx
CommentAuthorPossum
Really well :)
CommentAuthorMrs fairytale
it was ment to be then, im so glad i could help. i bet u are on cloud nine at the mo lol xxxx
cant wait to renew my vows, love my hubby sssssooooo much xx
CommentAuthorsALLY
have you had alterations on it possum? how much did they cost if you did?