Need urgent advice to lose weight quickly- bridesmaid dress doesn’t fit!

If it was a month you might be able to plan in losing the weight, 6 days, no.

This is so beyond irresponsible to recommend to a breastfeeding woman just to fit into a bloody dress!

I know! Also, she has 3 children under the age of 4. She's probably doing 10,000 steps before midday 😄

Insane. BFing is up to 400 calories a day.

8 pints apparently

I'd second this. Good luck, OP!

You could possibly drop 5 pounds in a week with keto and fasting. Probably not the best idea if breastfeeding, and by no means a sure thing. What I would do is source a similar material or perhaps a mesh depending on the dress, open the seam at the back and add a small panel. A good seamstress should be able to do that for you.

This is the best idea

Hi AngeloMysterioso, I’ve read through some of the advice and comments here, and while everyone means well I'm sure, the most practical advice you're getting is to see a seamstress—and I’m definitely in that camp.

Trying to lose a certain amount of weight in just a week doesn’t always translate to losing the inches needed for a dress to fit properly. The scale might show a drop, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the dress will feel more comfortable.

Reaching out to a seamstress could be the best way forward. Even a small adjustment might make a big difference, allowing you to breathe easier and enjoy the wedding day without the added stress. At the end of the day, feeling comfortable and confident is what matters most.

Sending lots of good vibes your way! You've got this! 😊

Find a local seamstress and take dress to her for advice…I’ll bet she’ll come up with something.

Find someone who can sew. Paid for seamstress, friend’s aunt, another friend. You just need a yard of fabric that looks like it belongs, and that can go in as side panels or a V in the back. My mum has done exactly this for SiL in similar circumstances. We couldn’t find a match, so got a nice contrast fabric.

don’t crash diet because it is not remotely healthy and if it doesn’t get you in shape in time you will be stuck. Right now there’s a chance someone can help you.

8 pints of water a day! Poor woman will be on the lav non stop! 😉

Run/walk everyday. Follow 16:8 and only eat soup and crackers in the 8 window. Drink NO calories, water and black coffee/ tea only (splash of skimmed milk if you have to). I'm almost an identical height and weight to you and could probably shift 6-7lb in a week if I didn't the above. Of course this is desperate measures and I absolutely do not / would not advocate this for a normal diet!!

Not snippy 😄- being diabetic and coeliac myself, I'm glad it's become readily available in the last few years, it used to be quite the challenge to find appropriate foods.

Drink 8 pints of water a day.
Eat no more than 550 calories per day.
Walk 10,000 steps per day.
Avoid bread.

This will work as a short term fix but obviously is not sustainable.

If you are in Kent, there are places in Central London that offer same day alterations/tailoring if the worst comes to the worst - mostly in the old rag trade districts (around Oxford Street/Soho/Marylebone or Brick Lane/Petticoat Lane). I suspect there might be cheaper options in places like Southall or Wembley where there are Asian boutiques, as a PP suggested.

If they are different styles how long is your dress ? Could you get seamstress to use fabric from bottom to add to sides ?

What classifies as ‘essential’ to you?

I have hypothyroidism and was advised that going gluten free might be helpful, that’s how I found how less bloating it is and I HAVE lost weight going largely wheat free. My Type 1 diabetic DC also has more stable blood sugars with gf products.

I assume from your snippy comment that you think non coeliacs shouldn’t eat gf products?

I’m so cross with myself for not being more careful and at least keeping a closer eye on my size. I guess it’s all well and good going by how your clothes fit, but it doesn’t mean much when I spend a large portion of my time in sweatpants!

No no no. I've been a bride myself, this is not on you. It's the risk she took when she ordered from abroad, a risk I thought of myself when I chose where to get them from. Don't beat yourself up about it, honestly.

You don’t need spare matching material to add eyelets and a ribbon

Hey love, I totally understand how stressful this situation is! First off, don’t be too hard on yourself—you're juggling so much already, and it's easy for things like this to slip by. Losing a bit of scale weight in a week is doable, but as you said, it might not make enough of a difference in the fit since it’s more likely water weight than actual fat loss.

I'd say, focus on what you can control. A good seamstress can work wonders, and it sounds like your friend’s aunt might be a great backup plan if needed. Shapewear could also help a bit, but comfort is key—you don’t want to be uncomfortable all day.

Another idea is seeing if the dress can be adjusted slightly in areas where it’s tighter, like adding a small panel or altering the seams. Since the styles are different, a little tweak here or there won’t be obvious.

And remember, the most important thing is that you feel good on the day. You’re going to look gorgeous no matter what, and your friend will just be happy to have you by her side. Sending you a big hug—take a deep breath, you’ve got this! ❤️

Lots of power walking and drink drink drink drink drink drink lots of water!

Or this is a good option too

If u weren't breastfeeding, I'd recommend the water diet or egg diet , but I wouldn't do it whilst ur bf.

Spanx and mega low carbs. You’ll lose a lot of water weight but it’s a bit miserable. Good luck! xx