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

No carbs, lots of water, fish or chicken and veg

Hmmm - not on your period are you OP/due imminently? I only ask because my weight shoots up as mine is about to start until 4 days in. Last week I was 5lbs heavier whilst on, and has disappeared now I’m off so this could effect it.

Other things to try - 2/3 litres of water a day, healthy food and avoidance of anything salty as this will rid you of any water retention which again could very reasonably be 2-3kg’s.

A slightly extreme thing my friend did before her wedding day when her dress suddenly wouldn’t zip was go for a colonic - this worked and dress zipped perfectly for the day. Although understandably probably not a preferable choice!!

I empathise- I’ve been there OP!

it’s a multi-pronged approach needed. Cut out carbs, no alcohol, try and do shakes and protein heavy dinners. Carbs and sugar this week are not your friend!

Get some decent shapewear-I found bodysuits the best to slim everything and you’ll feel more confident if it’s all smoothed over.

But also consider getting a panel put in the dress or have what little there is, let out. If you do all theee of these, the worse case scenario is it’s a bit big and you can eat a hearty breakfast and lunch at wedding and indulge, the best case is it fits comfortably!

Hi op, is there particular area of the dress that doesn't fit? Just asking as I went up a dress size just solely due to my boobs getting bigger when bf. So if that's part of it maybe try going braless?

Maybe try and meet with a seamstress to see if they could add in a little side panel or something? I'd agree with others walk lots, drink loads of water, eat really clean no salt or greasy fatty foods which can cause bloating and maybe increase your protein and reduce your carb intake. As others have said you can't crash diet while breastfeeding or you might risk your supply.

Where are you in your cycle?

I planned and got married within 2 weeks and when I bought the dress I was just about to come on my period and it fitted perfectly. Put it on on my wedding day and I had to use copious amounts of padding and boob tape not to have a massive gaping hole there because my boobs and belly had shrunk!

If you're on/nearly on your period you might be less bloated next week and it might fit more easily anyway.

OP can you take a photo of the dress?
also you could get it couriered over to the person who did the flower girl dresses, most firms will do next day, for about £5 to £10 pounds. A new panel doesn’t have to match, can be nude mesh.

You need to find a local seamstress now. It will be easy for a good seamstress to alter the dress. Honestly it's ridiculous to try and starve yourself to fit into it. Not being able to zip it up it way more than a couple of pounds loss and what will you do if you don't lose enough and you get to the day with no dress? Go on nextdoor or similar and ask for recommendations for a seamstress, there are quite a few in my local area

Is there a central seam down the back?
can you very very carefully unpick the seam and see if you can get in the dress. It could be possible to then sew the back of the dress into a deep V?

How far does it not zip up? Could be a case it’s up boobs from breast feeding? And a different bra might help? Sauna and steam would help to reduce water weight, lymphatic drainage massage also helps reduce inches by reducing, what inflammation they’re really good for women after pregnancy as well!

20k steps, clean food

She BFing!

FFS some of these suggestions are borderline irresponsible.

It's pretty repulsive to think that fitting in a dress is more important than a mum's and baby's health. 6 pounds in a week while BFing isn't a great idea. OP, get a seamstress and/or a new dress.

Shape wear can do wonders

This! No fads, maybe just a dress that fits.

Going gluten free when not essential is certainly fashionable, that's for sure.

@AngeloMysterioso

Which is your nearest large town, OP?

I was just looking at the website of someone who does alterations to bridesmaid dresses as part of her work, but I'm not sure whether she covers your area.

@AngeloMysterioso there are some wrap treatments that some salons offer that give a temporary loss of cms due to science magic I don’t get (water retention?? No idea!).

I’d also suggest evil shapewear that restricts breathing. It does depend on where the problem area is on you. The zip being at the side would be a blessing for me as it could have a little Complimentary fabric added to both sides of it and made invisible still. If you have a wrap or aren’t fully side on in pics it won’t be obvious

Low carb/keto- you will lose so much water weight in a week.

Remember you will need to be able to breathe, eat and enjoy the day!

Could a dressmaker maybe add in a lace panel at the back? It could look pretty and if the dresses are all different styles it won't look out of place?

As others have said stay away from carbs and sugar, only eat proteins and good fats like eggs, avocado and full fat Greek yoghurt.

Stay away from caffeine and alcohol and drink lots of water.

DO NOT start exercising more, this is a terrible suggestion!!! You will get inflammation!!

Sauna if you can find one a couple of times over the next week.

Also, find a beauty salon that does genie little black dress or the inch loss wrap treatments - book in for the day before the wedding.

and please don't starve yourself.

I think if you did all of the above plus shape wear you might be ok, but as some posters have said, by how much would the zip not close??

I'd try and radically cut out carbs and sugar. And alcohol if you do drink.
Running, outdoor gym, going up and down stairs? Workouts on tiktok or YouTube or whatever whenever you've a spare few mins?
Also some shape wear/skims type thing could do wonders. If you've got junk food in the house take it down the food bank donation or give away to a friend. It's only for a week so just think of the nice things you can have afterwards!

If the dresses are different styles anyway can you not just order something new in the right colour?

ASOS do bridesmaids dresses I think.

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She needs to get the dress adjusted

I had this problem when I tried on a smart dress 48hrs before an event. Trawled Amazon in desperation and could not believe how effective a Yiannas Fajas Colombianas shapewear bodysuit was - uncomfortable to cram into, but it got me into the dress for the night.

Op, has said that the dresses are different styles, so she could definitely get a decent seamstress to add some side panels.

You can’t lose 3kg in a week.

Also you’re breastfeeding so don’t do anything stupid.

I’d look for good shapewear, or a new dress.