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Wedding dress size what to do!

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buzzmoon · 13/10/2016 22:14

So I'm going to risk it and buy one of these eBay dresses but have no idea what size to buy.
My measurements currently bust 38in, waist 33in but started slimming world 3 weeks ago and lost 10lb! Hoping to lose 30-40lb before the wedding in July.
Options are
size 10- bust 36 waist 29
size 12 bust 38 waist 31
Size 14 bust 40 waist 33

What would you do? Thank you!!

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UnderTheGreenwoodTree · 13/10/2016 23:00

OP, you've linked to a lovely wedding dress, and you know what suits you - but I would seriously think twice before ordering from one of those e-bay made in china sites - there are so many horror stories.

Look second hand, and in sales, charity shops etc.

Creatureofthenight · 13/10/2016 23:01

Not sure what your budget is exactly, but have you looked at www.kittyanddulcie.com? They are under £400 and they sometimes have a sale on.

MrsLettuce · 13/10/2016 23:01

Mmm. I'd not risk it. Am risk averse though.

A 10 should be doable with enough hard work. But, the more important question is if it's a sustainable size for you and worth the stress. Aiming for a 12 could be better, just depends.

buzzmoon · 13/10/2016 23:03

Those kitty and dulcie ones are lovely too. Definitely got a lot to look into now and definitely put off after seeing just how bad they are on that Facebook page! Some are hilarious!!

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Mamabear14 · 14/10/2016 17:59

These 2 are both from little wings factory and under £80

Wedding dress size what to do!
Wedding dress size what to do!
Danglyweed · 14/10/2016 19:01

Buzz im sure i saw a similar frock to the one you linked, maybe debenhams or john lewis?

Mamabear14 · 14/10/2016 19:32

There is one left of these in a 12! Down to £185

Wedding dress size what to do!
Backt0Black · 14/10/2016 19:37

Pleas please please do not buy from China. Buy second hand UK on eBay. ... Or there are a lot of bridal shops sell shop soiled or ex display ones really cheaply on eBay.

Backt0Black · 14/10/2016 19:40

Size 12. There are loads. Just filter by 'UK only' and avoid any images that look like they are out of catalogue

Wedding dress size what to do!
buzzmoon · 14/10/2016 20:16

Mam bear, what website is that??

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sykadelic · 14/10/2016 20:21

buzzmoon you can see ths ite in the picture, www.littlewingsfactory.com

sykadelic · 14/10/2016 20:22

*the site in the picture,

Mamabear14 · 14/10/2016 21:00

The first 2 are little wings factory and the last one is John Lewis

buzzmoon · 14/10/2016 21:12

Mama, thank you- sorry I couldn't find it at first when I went onto the JL website. I have just ordered it! Will see what it's like! Thank you so much.
Thank you everyone! I look like a idiot who hasn't googled anything but I promise I've looked at loads of places! Just clearly not as good as you lot!

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Mamabear14 · 14/10/2016 21:18

Hope it's awesome and you have a wonderful day! It's a lovely dress.

Danglyweed · 14/10/2016 21:18

I get bloody bored of online shopping, everything just merges into one boring pile of shit!

I was lucky with my wedding dress, where my bus stopped at the shopping centre you had to walk through bhs to get into the centre. Part way through i spotted a beautiful simple fishtail wedding frock.., tried it on and it fit like a glove... £35.20 i think it was!

Thissameearth · 14/10/2016 21:22

What about this...

www.notonthehighstreet.com/ladyvintage/product/ivory-charlotte-wedding-dress?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Paid_Social&utm_campaign=DPA&dclid=CJOG3o-P288CFdM72wodXJcHkA

I had a true bride wedding dress in your style - loved it, the tulle skirt is really important to give the shape.

buzzmoon · 15/10/2016 19:03

Mamabear I love you! It's bloody beaut! The picture does not do it justice! Literally it's perfect!! I was sneaky though and got a size 10, and you know what it's not too bad! The zip does up but there's some buttons which are about 2in from doing up, I feel like I can do that in 9 months easy! Gosh I'm so happy I've found one! Thank goodness for mumsnet!! Without you all, id literally be in some shite netting from china! ❤️❤️❤️

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Mamabear14 · 15/10/2016 19:43

Yay! Oh I'm so glad it's the one! A couple of inches in 9 months should be perfectly doable. I'm sure you will look wonderful!

princessconsuelabannahammock · 15/10/2016 19:52

I ordered my dress from China and it cost £110 a few years ago - had it altered after losing 3st to get into it and it was fantastic quality. The woman doing the alterations said it was really well made and couldn't believe I bought it just from a pic on a website. Hubbys suit cost more than my dress!

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