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Re: Help me - Bridesmaid dress & Pregnancy. . .

Honestly, I would try and find an empire waist cut that comes in that fabric/color because I just don't see how you are going to be comfortable in that dress (even altered). It is beautiful though

I would try talking to her again. She really should understand

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Man, that is a tough one! As gorgeous as the dress is it is just not meant for a preggo body. I feel like it is going to be so uncomfortable too. What if you have to go to the bathroom?

I know you said there were no other options from that designer, do you think maybe you could get a swatch and try to find a maternity dress that is close? I just think that you will be soo preggo at that point and I don't know how they are going to tailor the dress appropriately. I think if your friend is a good one she won't mind at all. Maybe she just hasn't thought much about it since she has so much planning to do?

I agree with alterations you are going to pay a lot! I think you would definitely need it to be bigger than a 12, maybe a 16??

You are a good friend! It will all work out. Maybe just mention it to your friend one more time before ordering that dress?

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ok, you've all just convinced me to triple check with her about an alternate dress. I REALLY don't want to be a pain in the a@@, I feel like a terrible person for asking! & she's not a mean person I just feel bad even asking

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Posted by MamaLeen

Man, that is a tough one! As gorgeous as the dress is it is just not meant for a preggo body. I feel like it is going to be so uncomfortable too. What if you have to go to the bathroom?

I know you said there were no other options from that designer, do you think maybe you could get a swatch and try to find a maternity dress that is close? I just think that you will be soo preggo at that point and I don't know how they are going to tailor the dress appropriately. I think if your friend is a good one she won't mind at all. Maybe she just hasn't thought much about it since she has so much planning to do?

I agree with alterations you are going to pay a lot! I think you would definitely need it to be bigger than a 12, maybe a 16??

You are a good friend! It will all work out. Maybe just mention it to your friend one more time before ordering that dress?

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Posted by DPerotti

ok, you've all just convinced me to triple check with her about an alternate dress. I REALLY don't want to be a pain in the a@@, I feel like a terrible person for asking! & she's not a mean person I just feel bad even asking

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Would it be helpful to bring the picture of you right before giving birth to the seamstress? I know she can't measure but she might be able to judge where you might need more room.

Personally, I'd go a little bigger. Better to be safe and have the material.

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My friend was normally a size 6 and ordered a 10 for my wedding..she barely fit it, and this was 3 weeks AFTER giving birth. I would go up to a 14 at least, just in case. It's easier for them to make it smaller but there is not much to work with if it's too small, kwim? As for the extra material, I would ask the salon what they think. GL! It's a very pretty dress btw :)

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Do you have the measurements for dress sizes 12-16? Maybe you can use a tape measure on your body and try to visualize what size would be best for you?

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I was 7 months PG for my sister's wedding this past February. I usually am a 4 or 6 and I ordered a size 18!!! it was obviously too big. I was just so scared that there wouldn't be enough room in the belly. the seamstress i used did an amazing job and i think i pulled the dress of pretty well :) I would say if order at least 2 sizes bigger but don't get carried away! is there another dress that is similar in style you can order that would be easier to fit a PG belly?

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Im glad you are asking her....its a beautiful dress and youll be a cute pregnant lady, but those two should not mix. I honestly just dont think there even is a way to alter that dress for a 9 month pregnant belly. If you were 4 months, I think it could be cute. 9 months, I just dont think itll work. I would hate for you to buy the dress and Jim Hjelm isnt cheap to begin with, then spend HUNDREDS to try to alter it, for it not to work out.

I would hope its more important for Glo to have you in her wedding as opposed to the dress you are wearing. I think you are a trooper for even being in a bridal party the week before you are due and Im sure Glo will understand.

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I was in a wedding a month after I had DD and when I found out I was pregnant the seamstress told me to order the largest size before plus size (16) that way they had fabric to work with. I would honestly ask the seamstress what she thinks. That dress seems very figure fitting..maybe they will have a better answer for you.

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I would probably do both - order larger and get extra fabric. I was not pregnant when ordering BM dresses, but was hoping to be, so I ordered 2 sizes up for both weddings I was in that summer. I was like 20 weeks for one and 24 for the other. For the second wedding, it was a close call and I ordered extra fabric just in case, but not when I ordered my dress and the colors were not close enough because the lots were different - thankfully, I didn't need the extra fabric, but just barely, so I would do both, just in case.

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Posted by MamaLeen

Man, that is a tough one! As gorgeous as the dress is it is just not meant for a preggo body. I feel like it is going to be so uncomfortable too. What if you have to go to the bathroom?

I know you said there were no other options from that designer, do you think maybe you could get a swatch and try to find a maternity dress that is close? I just think that you will be soo preggo at that point and I don't know how they are going to tailor the dress appropriately. I think if your friend is a good one she won't mind at all. Maybe she just hasn't thought much about it since she has so much planning to do?

I agree with alterations you are going to pay a lot! I think you would definitely need it to be bigger than a 12, maybe a 16??

You are a good friend! It will all work out. Maybe just mention it to your friend one more time before ordering that dress?

ITA with this. I understand not wanting to make waves but honestly that dress is a nightmare for a 38w preggo! Good luck, I hope she lets you get a dress from a different designer in the same color!

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Posted by DPerotti

ok, you've all just convinced me to triple check with her about an alternate dress. I REALLY don't want to be a pain in the a@@, I feel like a terrible person for asking! & she's not a mean person I just feel bad even asking

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Is the seamstress confident that she can alter the dress? I'm only asking because of the style of the dress. I got married last July 17, my sister in law was a bridesmaid and due with her 2nd baby on July 10. She ended up having the baby June 29. I picked a dress that I thought would work with the baby since sometimes the stomach doesnt come down for awhile.