Wedding Suits for Women Are Impossible to Fit

“I have a very bizarre story with davids bridal. Long story short I bought a dress in a medium, it fit everywhere except wouldnt zip at the tippy top. Davids told me no way to fix it and needed return to buy a large. I am drowning in the large. My seamstress said it might cost more to make the dress fit me than it cost when I purchased. Has anyone seen this dress for resell? the DB galina signature GS2900400 in the color marine in a medium? Its apparently been discontinued in this color. Picture”

“Hey team I'm getting married next March (technically summertime but pretty iffy where I live as to whether there'll be a gale or not). ANYWAY I am completely out to sea when it comes to wedding dresses - I am size 10F bra size, and I would really really like to be able to wear one of my industry-level bras on the day so I'm not jiggling around everywhere. From what I can see, nearly all wedding dresses are low in the back and/or front, and I can't see how you'd get a decent b”

“Bought this secondhand and it came with these stains. I am on a strict budget atm so cannot take it anywhere professional Any help is greatly appreciated 💜 submitted by /u/NorthWestTown [link] [comments]”

“Money is NOT an issue for them- trust me. I’m not saying they need to spend thousands but go to Macy’s or something and buy a good quality $100 to $300 dress that won’t rip or look cheap like shein. This bothers me so much and they think I’m ridiculous because “everything is made in china” and “there’s nothing different about buying it from shein” They do not understand that the dresses do not look as good as they think they do. It’s less about the dollar amount and more about the quality and wh”

“My bridal shower is in November and it will likely be pretty cold at that point in the year, and I feel like I'm having the absolute hardest time finding a dress for my shower! Ideally am looking for a dress with long sleeves, but at this point I'm open to 3/4 sleeves or short sleeves even. Please send any & all recommendations my way, thank you! submitted by /u/bwes136 [link] [comments]”

“I’m feeling really disappointed and could use some advice. I found a dress at a bridal shop that I absolutely loved. The only things I wanted to add were sleeves and buttons going down the back. The shop owner told me the dress could be customized and that we could create sleeves that matched the dress. We talked about doing a bishop-style sleeve with a cuff and buttons. Originally, my dress was supposed to come in within 6 months, but it ended up taking 9 months because of issues happening over”

“So first off, My groomsmen all have different budgets and I have some that are women (they’ll be wearing suits). I have finally picked out my suit and want to get some swatches for suit options that’ll go well with my suit. The plan is to then send them all the swatch and they can get whatever suit they want as long as it’s as close as possible to the swatch. What’s the best place to get some suit swatches? Cheap or free preferably submitted by /u/Double-0-N00b [link] [comments”

“Hello! So I thrifted my wedding dress. It is strapless/ballgown and is SLIGHTLY too small. I am unable to zip it fully up around my ribs/shoulder blades. I do have an appointment to get it altered an inch bigger but its very expensive. I recently saw that SKIMS advertises that their shapewear decreases your waist by 2inches. I've never worn shapewear, so I am not sure if this is something that would actually help me. Since my waist is fine, it's more my mid back/ribs that are too large.”

“My wedding dress was a tiny bit loose when I bought it and I just got back from my alterations appointment. Although the tailor had not measured me last time, he took the top in and now I am having trouble taking a deep breath. The tailor claims that I’m just not used to the dress and that it’s not too tight, and that if he makes it looser it won’t stay up because it is an off-the-shoulder dress so it doesn’t have straps to hold it. But the dress doesn’t let my ribs properly expand now when I ta”

“Hi all, I’m looking on stillwhite.com and trying to find a dress in the 3-400 range and then I’m planning on paying for alterations. The most id be comfortable with paying for alterations is like $300… I’m usually a US size 8 in pants, what wedding dress size should I buy to have it altered? Also, any styles to avoid that would lead to expensive altering? Thanks so much in advance submitted by /u/Imapissandshitboy [link] [comments]”

“I’m a bridesmaid at my aunts wedding this year and I’m struggling to find a dress that doesn’t have a zip. I’m plus size and a bit weary about zips as I’m worried it won’t do up. I’m a uk size 18-20 on top and 20/22 on bottom, do I need to size up if I’m getting one with a zip on? submitted by /u/Own-Natural5409 [link] [comments]”

“I’m trying to save money so I want to try shopping off the rack. I don’t quite know the exact conversion of street size to bridal size, but my understanding is bridal sizes are smaller. I’m a street size 12 and curvy. Am I doomed? Will I have many options for off the rack shopping? submitted by /u/StableBright7885 [link] [comments]”

“Hi Wedditors, I’m hoping someone who’s been in a similar situation can give me advice. My wedding is wedding Oct next year so I’d need my dress completely fished by Oct 1st… problem is I’m moving to a new state mid August .. 6wks before need by date (8wks) from wedding date. (Trust me I know how crazy this is) Should just have alterations done by mid August ? My weight is pretty stable and it is a corset dress so that helps. OR should I pay for rush fees to have it done in my new state ? Pls hel”

“Hi all! I was wondering if anyone had some advice around wedding dress alterations. I’m getting married next May 2027 and already bought my dress. It was from Anthropologie for about $400. I reached out to a seamstress and they quoted me around $175-250 for alterations, which include adding cups to the bust, taking in the bust, and tightening the straps. The dress is like a half size too big for me, so it’s not a crazy fix to do in my opinion. I was talking to a friend the other day and we were”

“My dress looked ok at my final dress fitting (3rd photo) but when I tried it on later that day, it really does not fit me at all in the back. Lots of extra fabric and is not giving me a very nice silhouette. Does anyone know what needs to be changed here to get it to fit well? My seamstress had to take the bust and waist in 4 sizes, but she didn’t touch the hip/lower half of the dress. She initially said that the zipper is doing that because the lining is a stretchy fabric, and I need to pull it”

“Hi all! I need help finding the right shapewear for my wedding dress. It’s a crepe low-back mermaid style dress. so I need seamless shapewear with a low back and coverage on my thighs to prevent chafing (AND would not roll up) I have tried a few different types but the one that seems like it would be the best fit is the SKIMS Low Back Sheer Sculpt Shapewear Leggings . Unfortunately, it looks like they’ve been discontinued and all of the resale listings aren’t in my size (approx. med/large in sha”

“I’ve been shopping around and the quotes I’ve gotten are have a very wide range, from $700 to $2500. They all have bridal expertise and good reviews. Because of the big difference of the prices, I’m confused as to how to choose. I want to go with the cheaper option because of the budget but in the back of my mind, I can’t help but think maybe it’s cheap for a reason?? I live in NYC and the rent makes the prices go up for sure, so some of it is coming from that. (Like the cheapest option is in a”

“So I just found out today that some dresses can be too big to alter down to your size, and I’m so worried about mine. I purchased it from a consignment shop a couple months ago, and when I bought it I knew I was going to have to get it altered, but now I’m wondering if it can’t be done. There’s some embroidery/ beading on it as well, which I was reading that it is hard to work around. I’ll attach photos of it, and hopefully someone can let me know? I also just booked a consultation with a seamst”

“34F, wedding in 6 months and still no suit that closes without a fight tried two off the rack this month. both gaped once i sat down, and a $160 tailor pass left the shoulders weird. half these "womens" suits feel like mens cuts with smaller buttons?? idk if made to measure fixes that or if im just paying more for the same boxy shape. anyone with a similar build happy after going custom​ submitted by /u/Dulcet-Moonquarry [link] [comments]”

“Hey all, any tips on finding a secondhand/budget friendly wedding dress? I have looked on a few secondhand sites but get overwhelmed by how disorganized the sites are and ebay is very touch and go. I'm looking for a kinda boho looking dress (nothing too fancy/blingy). Thanks in advance :) submitted by /u/ThrowRApygmypuff [link] [comments]”

“I am so very bummed. I splurged on an Oz Armour two piece suit thinking it would fit better since I'm a pear shaped female - what a great idea that I can choose a different sized jacket from the pants! Got the fancy three layer ventilated style, dropped that cash and it fit well. So excited for the extra protection and the dual hood styles, it is really premium. Then I used it. Had a very traumatic maintenance session where I needed to move around the deeps and swap some frames and such. Lat”

“Help guys, UK girlie here, I’m a bridesmaid in 2 weeks and have a sweetheart neckline sort of fitted dress that holds to the stomach but flows afterwards and need some shapewear that is going to make my stomach more flattering but also not move around my back during the day! Any recommendations please help!! Thanks in advance submitted by /u/CherryPepsi_8 [link] [comments]”

“I had my final dress fitting yesterday and took possession of it! But now I need some advice, and quick.. Quick context: I customized a lot of features on it when I chose it originally in January, especially so that I could wear a bra with it (I never go without) but when the dress was actually my size and not a sample that was way small, I realized the back is much lower than I thought and the plunge is still pretty low (I filled it in a bit). But there are sewn in cups so okay, not too bad— I”

“I like Ann Taylor, but there have got to be more options out there! I see some nice looking stuff online but I am so hesitant to spend $$$ on something I can’t try on first. I love color and so trying to find something other than black/white/beige/gray/dark blue makes this especially hard. I’m also not interested in cheap stuff that looks bad after two washes. I just want a solid suit that isn’t boring, made from good materials at a price that reflects the quality accurately. There are like 5 me”

“https://preview.redd.it/xxqhhd81xcjh1.png?width=540&format=png&auto=webp&s=4390654c8331c8ffb9afad1294a823ac7bfeaac7 I wore this dress recently and honestly felt the best and most confident in a dress that I've felt in ages. I'm getting married in May 2027 and thinking I should look for something similar for my gown. The neckline and flowy sleeves of this dress were super flattering on me and I cannot for the life of me find a wedding gown with similar features. Any help would”

“I don't know which sub reddit to post in. I'm in a Labor Day weekend. I have a bridesmaid dress and "unusual" proportions. Any idea how much this would cost to tailor down in under a month? Attached are pictures of the dress "as is", with me showing the excess, and using clips to make it fit properly. submitted by /u/Weekly-Armadillo-647 [link] [comments]”

“What are us curvy brides wearing to get ready? I’ve been searching for a white, mid to long lacy slip dress that will accommodate my larger/heavy chest and doesn’t hug my tummy. I am currently a size 16/18 and also don’t want my boobs to be totally out but also not Mormon level covered lol. I feel like my ideal dress just doesn’t exist! Help! submitted by /u/mtuck1923 [link] [comments]”

“Looking for some ideas as to what to do with my dress now that my wedding has passed! It is currently just a space in my closet. My dress is dirty at the bottom and has a small rip from someone stepping on me while I was walking (thankfully at the end of the night). It’s glitter tulle, so not sure that can be fixed. Did anyone end up repairing their dress for later use (like for a possible daughter to have if she wants it) or using it for some kind of keepsake? I’d love to know what everyone did”

“Hi all, I’m having a hard time finding a dress!!! We’re doing it in the city of chicago and I can’t seem to find good dresses for my body type. I’ve got big boobs, so strapless never really looks too good on me? I don’t like satin either but I’m looking for something timeless and beautiful. Classy, elegant. but I don’t want to spend more than $130?? Do you guys have any suggestions? Or where to look? submitted by /u/Direct_Buy_3264 [link] [comments]”

“Posting for my wife since she doesn't use reddit. How is everyone finding small/medium vests? Both places shes done orders for only have 4x available. submitted by /u/Long-Decision-7899 [link] [comments]”

“Well im eloping in October and the dress im not even crazy about that I bought back in March doesn’t fit. I’m having my fitting today and im dreading putting it on. I am just falling apart. I am insanely self-conscious and picking a wedding dress has been such a horrible experience. So now I’ve spent $800 on a dress I don’t like that doesn’t fit and I have no idea what to do. submitted by /u/mizzlol [link] [comments]”

“I just really really need to vent. I’m finally starting to look for a dress but I hate white and want something very nontraditional so I have to find my dress online. But in this day and age everything is riddled with ai scams that it’s so hard to search. I remember a couple years ago I would browse Etsy for dresses with beautiful handmade custom craftsmanship and now it’s impossible because it’s all just ai. ALSO searching on other sites EVEN REAL ONLINE BRIDAL STORES HAVE AI. It just has gotte”

“I ordered my dress earlier this year, loved it and was very happy. I was measured at the time and told that I was between a 0 and a 2, and recommended I get the 2. Bust - 33.5, waist - 25 and hips - 35. Fast forward until last month when I went to try on the dress that arrived and it could not be buttoned up, like even half way up my back. It's long sleeve with a high neck and it wasn't even close to closing. I got re-measured, and as expected, post holiday, I had gained two inches in my”

“I suppose I'm just ranting. I live abroad and we're having a micro destination wedding in my home country because my grandparents are too old to travel. I'm wearing an outfit with elements from folk costumes of my region and a bit of pagan pan-slavic mix. Thanks to Brexit, many businesses that sell or make those clothes have opted out of shipping to the UK. I have to rely on pictures from my family who picked the clothes up for me to get the idea of what it'd look like. I feel qu”

“Looking into options for our budget wedding, super into corseted stuff! submitted by /u/HeadHauntShow [link] [comments]”

“Had my first wedding dress fitting, and the shop does not carry sew in cups in a DDD/F size so the seamstress told me to buy my own and she’ll put them in my dress for me. I looked on Amazon, but didn’t find any that looked too promising. Does anyone have any brand or product suggestions? I have a backless dress, so I’m strictly looking for sew in cups and not a sticky bra of any type. Thanks! submitted by /u/always_yappin [link] [comments]”

“Ignore the wrinkles. Bought this dress on Mercari for $150, the seller was trying to get rid of it immediately. Retail price was $3k, so this was a steal since there’s nothing wrong with it. It fits perfectly. I’m unsure if I should use a petticoat for more volume? A tulle is sewn to the dress already. Im 5’3” for reference submitted by /u/alpine616 [link] [comments]”

“Hi! I’m a little less than 3-months out from my wedding day and starting to shop for accessories and whatnot for the day of. I realize shapewear isn’t a necessity, but I do think it would make me feel a little better going into the day. I just can’t seem to find any that would work with my dress. It’s strapless and a lace-up back. My back might be slightly visible through the lacing but I don’t have any pics showing the back and haven’t been able to properly lace it as I’ve only tried it on alon”

“Hi there! I'm trying to make a decision between two dresses and I think it comes down to something I am stumped on. Of the two dresses, I love this one a little bit more: https://www.maggiesottero.com/rebecca-ingram/esmeralda/20450 However, there is a simple issue in the fact that I am quite short. (5'3"). One of my favourite parts of this dress in the train, however I worry on alterations that hemming it I would lose the gorgeous bottom framing detail. I will be going for a second”

“I am eloping soon and looking for options for a dress to wear. I created this board for inspiration but unfortunately most of the ones that I love are way out of my budget. I am hoping to find something under $150-200. I’m not looking for anything too fancy. I’ve found a few on Cider that I like and looking for more options. I’ll take website recommendations or links to similar dresses. I’m trying to go for the country/farm look. Thanks! submitted by /u/Zealousideal-Code862 [link] &#”

“As part of my alterations, I was quoted $630 for the hemming. There are layers to make it fluffy but it took me by surprise. $120 for bustle and a few more things adds up to $930. Nothing even being taken in Am I being played or is it just how it is because of the size of my dress? Thanks… submitted by /u/hawkbreath [link] [comments]”

“my wedding is 2 months away and my wedding dress is too small. i’m frustrated because the shop i got it from encouraged me to size down instead of up– but it’s too late for me to fight with them or ruminate on that (plus, i signed something saying they aren’t responsible if the dress doesn’t fit… sigh) when i tried the dress on for my seamstress in february, she encouraged me to lose weight. i won’t go into the details, but let’s just say i do not have a healthy relationship with dieting, and i’”

“The first two pics are me in my dress (Kitaro by Maggie Sottero), the third is me trying it on with a random veil the shop had, and the fourth is the veil I'm considering. I like the pearl edge because the flowers on the dress have little pearls in the middle, and the dress is already so lacy and intricate that I don't really want to add more lace like the third pic. Do y'all think the pearls would look nice? And what length? I'm thinking fingertip, but I'm open to suggestion”

“Idk if it is considered too tight because it can be zipped up, but I can’t take a full breath. Like maybe half a breath. The dress is no longer sinking off (it’s a lot of fabric weighing down) of me but now it’s at the point that they have to smooth out my back into the dress I guess so it doesn’t look like I’m spilling out. I did not gain any weight. Wedding is in 4 days, I have the dress home now. Do I just suck it up or should I say something? So far my concerns have been met with “it’s just”

“I ordered a few from Amazon to try and they’re all see-through. My rehearsal dinner is in 3 weeks, so I don’t have a ton of time. I’d also prefer in-person shopping to try things on but I haven’t found any stores near me with white formalish dresses. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/APanicChicken [link] [comments]”

“I ordered a few from Amazon to try and they’re all see-through. My rehearsal dinner is in 3 weeks, so I don’t have a ton of time. I’d also prefer in-person shopping to try things on but I haven’t found any stores near me with white formalish dresses. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/APanicChicken [link] [comments]”

“This has been asked before but I feel like asking again😂 Having a hard time picking a dress!! I’ve gone to three shops so far and liked some things, but nothing made me say “yes absolutely.” However, the shopping experience HAS made me realize a few things: - I know what silhouette looks best on me - I want a dress that doesn’t scream “bridal.” I want something that feels more like it belongs in an art museum. I’m just not excited by dresses specifically made to be wedding dresses - I want some”

“Brand new Bianco Evento dress. It’s stunning and I got it for £50!! Ex sample bridal shop was selling it, I am praying it’s nice on and doesn’t need much altering! Never expected me getting my wedding dress from Vinted but here we are 🤣 submitted by /u/PointHeavy7941 [link] [comments]”

“Hi! I’m getting married on 8/15 and am getting so excited! I didn’t spend a lot on my dress but I love it so much. The only issue is that it’s strapless, with a corset top and I am having trouble keeping the top up. I am bustier but not THAT busty. I think it’s more that the dress lacks some structure and while I’m trying it on at home I have a hard time getting it perfectly tight. That said, I don’t want to be pulling it up all night and I don’t really want to bring it to a seamstress at this p”

“I'm a theater costumer thinking about offering on-site repair services at weddings — would this have been useful at yours? What went wrong wardrobe-wise on your day? submitted by /u/AnimatorOtherwise580 [link] [comments]”

“Has anyone worn an Adrianna Papell dress?? I found my dream dress but it looks like I might have to order online without trying on. I’m interested to know if anyone has worn this brand and could shed light on sizing. The dress is from the Adrianna Papell Platinum Bridal Collection. I believe this is owned by the House of Wu so they may have similar sizing? If I had to guess, I’d order a size 16 because I’m probably a 12 in real life clothing (PCOS belly 🥴) submitted by /u/ccf2023 [l”

“Hey guys, just bought my dress yesterday and I really liked in it the store but now im not so sure its the right dress. Before my appointment I had seen pictures of this dress on their website and really loved it. When I tried it on it fit so perfectly! It was exactly the amount my fiancé and I previously discussed spending and it just felt right. There are a lot of details I love like the simple floral straps, the open back, and the buttons down the back. I do really like it but now looking at”

“Hi ladies! I'm currently 12 weeks and will be getting married at 16 weeks. I went dress shopping today and really loved an off the rack dress that's only available in a size 14. It was a little tight at the waist but I could get it taken out about an inch and a half or get the back replaced with a corset. I'm a little nervous about it not looking as good a month from now. How much was everyone showing at 16 weeks vs 12? I also tried on a dress I can order in my size that already has”

“I need advice from the girls with experience. I adore my wedding dress, spending good money on it, and will not be doing a second dress for the reception. My gown is a big, strapless, A-line, Mikado silk so a little heavy, chapel train. I’ll be stepping into my dress at around 1:30pm for pictures and first look, reception goes until 10pm. After party… everyone thinks I will be more comfortable if I change out of my gown into a second dress for the after party, especially since she’s a big A-line”

“32f. wedding in 8 months and ive burned through four off the rack blazers every one gapes at the waist or pulls at the shoulders like my torso is just wrong?? alterations quoted $180 a jacket and thats before the second fitting my mom keeps sending pinterest boards like thats gonna fix shoulder width idk photos are forever and im not even a fashion person. anyone found something that actually fits or am i just stuck with endless alterations submitted by /u/PeachesAndStatic [link] &#3”

“I don’t think I want to wear a wedding dress for my wedding. I’ver seen some that are nice, but I haven’t seen any that I genuinely would enjoy wearing myself. I don’t like most dress silhouettes on me, unless it’s a slip dress. I also don’t necessarily want a white dress. I like the 2-piece that the lady is wearing in picture #1. I’ve never been one to follow traditions, so I’m totally open to showing a little bit of tummy. I like Lehengas. I like the embellishments, colors, and decorations. So”

“Conflicted! I think I could get 1/2 to 2/3 if what I paid for my dress - which could be valuable towards a house project for this new home owner - but I’m concerned about regretting it! What does anyone ever do with their old wedding dress? Peek at it a couple times over the years?? Not planning to have children, so no potential passing on. Any perspectives out there? Thanks in advance :) submitted by /u/anshike [link] [comments]”