I’m planning on losing weight. How much smaller of a size should I order?
Never buy a smaller size because you intend to lose weight. Generally, alterations cannot increase the size of the gown, they can, however, make a loose gown fit perfectly. If you lose weight it is easy to make your gown fit you perfectly if it was purchased in your previous size. The opposite, letting out a gown if it’s too small because you put on weight, can be far more expensive to do and often it will not look perfect. Planning a wedding can be a stressful time and it’s a mistake to add more stress because you won’t fit into a dress you ordered too small if you don’t reach your goal weight. Most brides buy their wedding gowns 9 to 18 months before their weddings so that they can facilitate all the other planning and purchases that revolve around the gown. You should do the same even if you are planning to lose weight. Buy the gown that fits your current weight and if you reach your weight goals it will be easy to alter to fit you beautifully. If you don’t, so what! Your gown will
