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Ian Stuart wedding dress

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mrsmadiba · 07/01/2017 10:44

(cross posted to AIBU and weddings)

Hi all, I know this is a long shot but I'm desperate to get hold of this Ian Stuart Basilica wedding dress, and was wondering if anyone got married in it and might be willing to sell? I will pay good money for it.

I'm an idiot and left buying my dress to the last minute as I was hoping to lose weight (haven't...). Probably need a 14 or above, though might squeeze into a 12. Alternatively, does anyone know which wedding dressmakers might be able to sort me out when it's 4 months away?

Thanks so much for your help.

Sarah x

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Bluntness100 · 07/01/2017 10:46

I can't help but I would say that is an absolutely beautiful dress.

Mistoffelees · 07/01/2017 10:47

Maybe ring around stockists and ask if they will sell you their sample?

MightyMunki · 07/01/2017 11:22

Have you tried it on in person? I liked a similar style for my dress, however found it totally swamped me when I actually tried it on. Also wedding dress sizing differs to normal sizing in my experience, so if you have a 14 bust but 12 bottom, they will tailor a 14 to fit.

I got my dress two weeks before the big day (very last minute). There are loads of dress boutiques who would be able to help with your time frame. Above all else my advice would be don't buy online without trying, go and get fitted you have plenty of time left.

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mrsmadiba · 07/01/2017 11:39

Thanks all. I have rung around but it's from 2012 so nobody has it! Mightymunki I haven't tried on no, I am quite large though (5'8 with hips and shoulders) so can't even imagine being swamped by a dress! I def would prefer to size up and get it fitted. I am thinking that if the Mumsnet thing doesn't work I will prob try and find a dressmaker to do something similar - I'm in London so at least there are quite a few here though I don't know who's good.

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MightyMunki · 07/01/2017 12:12

I'm 5'7 and a 14, the dress I say swamped me was by the same designer- very similar in design to this but different bodice, the skirt was heavy as there were so many layers, beautiful but too heavy for me.

It was a wedding shop in west London- I think it was the hounslow area where I tried it on, I'll find details of it for you, the staff were lovely and although shocked I was shopping with only two weeks to go they were definitely able to get a dress in that time.

AgathaMystery · 07/01/2017 12:16

There is a pre lived wedding dress shop near me - I can pop in today & look.

MightyMunki · 07/01/2017 12:18

It was this one here:

alwaysandforeverbridal.co.uk/index.html

I was after sleeved dresses, and even if you like a sleeveless design, they can get the fabric from the designer and have it altered for you.

MrsGsnow18 · 07/01/2017 12:19

I got my dress in a sample sale shop, it was from 2010. Have you searched for shops like this near you or oxfam bridal?
Getting one made whilst it may be expensive would be a good option I think as a good dressmaker will be able to make a dress perfect for your shape and give advice etc.

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mrsmadiba · 07/01/2017 13:55

Guys thank you so much for the advice and help, unbelievably somebody on AIBU has managed to find me the dress online! Mumsnet is amazing sometimes!

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MightyMunki · 07/01/2017 14:20

Yay! That's great news! Hope it's everything you want and more

AgathaMystery · 07/01/2017 14:32

Ahh that's amazing. So pleased for you xx

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mrsmadiba · 17/01/2017 20:28

Hello all! I am back from my mum's house with some pics of the dress!
It's in perfect condition and I'm thrilled with it. It will need alterations on the top as my chest is a bit small, but would've needed some whatever dress I got anyway. I might wait a couple of months to get them done as I'd like to lose a stone really, but it's so amazing to have a dress that I feel beautiful in regardless.
Here are a few photos - I know some family and friends go on Mumsnet so if you think you recognise me then please keep schtum about it til after the wedding!
Thanks again Mumsnet (and Flowery obv) - I love this dress. I'll come back a bit later anyway xx

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rollonthesummer · 17/01/2017 20:29

That looks stunning!

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mrsmadiba · 17/01/2017 20:29

Oops sorry meant to post this on the AIBU thread where ppl have placemarked! Sorry, ignore this...

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Twodogsandahooch · 17/01/2017 20:31

Looks fabulous. Such a happy ending

therealpippi · 17/01/2017 20:32

Absolutely fabulous! You look great and the dress is beautiful.

Satanshandmaiden · 17/01/2017 20:33

You look amazing, even without the alterations! What a beautiful dress!

PointlessUsername · 17/01/2017 20:34

Looks great.

SandysMam · 17/01/2017 20:38

Beautiful!! What a result! So happy for you, thanks for updating!!

Shenanagins · 17/01/2017 20:57

Utterly stunning!

BusterGonad · 18/01/2017 06:39

It's beautiful. Your dark hair really goes with the style of the dress too. Does that sound weird? Oh well. 😁

MightyMunki · 18/01/2017 14:22

So pleased for you! Stunning! Thanks for posting here too, nice to see a happy ending!

Howaboutthisone · 18/01/2017 15:45

Stunning! Thanks for coming back to show us!

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