Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Advice For Finding A Plus-Size Wedding Gown

By Sarah Michaels


Being fat is very depressing and tiresome. Every time you want to shop for clothes, you are always carrying more than two sizes in order to look for the best size that is enough for you. Changing from one dress to another, going out from the fitting room to look for another size because the previous ones still don't fit is very exhausting and time consuming. And after you finally found the size enough for you, you look at the mirror and only to find out that you don't even look good. My gosh! You will really feel the earth is falling on you.

Previously, boutiques used to carry only sizes 2 to 14, but as times have changed, a growing number of boutiques are starting to offer sizes 16 to 24 to their clients. The largest size available is 32 for some boutiques.

Certainly, you can surely get hold of the perfect wedding dress if you are aware of the dress that you really want and the best boutique that can make it. However, there are two things which you might want to know prior to your actual purchase of the dress.

1. Don't be fooled by the dress size. Even if you know your size and the gown is your size, it doesn't mean that it will fit your proportions. You may not know if the gown was made for European standards, thus, will be a few sizes smaller than the US sizing. So don't base your decision on size alone. Try the gown out to make sure it is a perfect fit.

Take your time in fitting the dress. While at it, you should try different movements and observe the reaction of the fabric to each movement. For example, try walking, sitting and even dancing in it. If this is the case, buying dresses through the internet is not easy. However, if the dress you wish can only be purchased through the internet, it is recommended that you buy two sizes larger than your size. This way when the dress arrives it is easier to alter the dress to fit you.

A larger dress can easily adjust to body changes than the small ones. Larger ones will accommodate the body mass gained when one puts in more weight, while on the contrary, if one losses body mass, the dress can easily be altered.

2. Use the phone. It is always wise to use the phone to call the stores rather than moving around from one store to the other. In this manner, time is used efficiently. When you call, not only should you ask on the dress availability, but also the sizes. It is wise to make sure that they carry dresses 2 sizes larger than your size and that they offer alter services.

Make sure you ask all of the things you need to know before deciding. In this way, you will have enough information to decide on the specific shop that will lead you to the dress you wish to buy.




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