Finding Bridesmaids dresses - The PASH Wedding Forums and Message Boards

m_t_rose · #1 07-24-2006, 05:12 AM

I am having a hard time finding dresses for my bridesmaids. They are all really tiny (around 100 lbs). They are also all still in school so they cannot afford much. I wanted something very simple and tea length. I was hoping to find the dresses each for around 75 dollars does anyone know of anywhere I could find cheap bridesmaids dresses. I liked these ones but the smallest they have is a size 2 and I need at least a 0
http://www.alfredangeloca.com/index....0-DA77E21EBD65

sparklesweetie · #2 07-24-2006, 06:10 AM

Chances are, you are not going to find a 0 in a formal dress. You'd most likely have to buy the 2 and have it altered down. The dress company my BM dresses came from only went down to a 4.
Really, I'd highly suggest finding a seamstress to make the dresses. You would easily be able to do it for $75/dress that way. You can always find fabric on sale at JoAnn's or Hobby Lobby too. HTH!

ETA: I love that dress, it's adorable. That's also a very simple design, and I know for a fact I've seen that pattern at Wal-Mart. If you were near me I'd do it for you!

Indigo · #3 07-24-2006, 07:12 AM

Maybe do a search for prom dresses. They are made to fit skinny teeny boppers

Otherwise, have them get measured. They may do ok in a 2 or they may only need minor alterations. Try searching non wedding sites. Like Nordstroms, Macy's ect I am sure there are more I just can't think of any right now.

BTW I love that dress you picked out!!

Try alfredsung.com very cute dresses, not sure of the sizing.

wembley · #4 07-24-2006, 02:17 PM

Keep in mind that bridal attire is usually smaller than normal clothing so the 2 might just be the right size for a bridesmaid dress.

AshyBekka · #5 07-24-2006, 02:32 PM

That's a good point-bridesmaid dresses tend to run one or two sizes big, so a 2 might actually fit. Also, keep in mind that pretty much any bridesmaid dress has to be altered somewhat, and if it's a simple design, they may be able to cut it down where it needs to be pretty easily. I know that when I was a BM last year, the dress size was a 12-I wore an 8 typically, so you can see that there was a big difference. Now I'm down to a 6, but my wedding dress is a 10-go figure! Have one of your maids try on the dress and see how it fits! Good luck!

Complicated Woman · #6 07-24-2006, 02:41 PM

Ditto to what AshyBekka said...I wear a 12 and my wedding dress is a 16.

I don't know why they do that to women, make them feel like they've gained everytime they have a formal affair...anyway, the 2 may just fit!

SuzyBride · #7 07-24-2006, 03:41 PM

I'm normally a 4 and my dress was a 6.. but the 8 kinda fit too! So you never know! I second the seamstress idea. I got my dresses made and the seamstress charged $40 a dress and my mom spent $80 on fabric and notions. I had 4 BMs so it ended up being $60 a dress total!

I would definately look into it!

Heather · #8 07-24-2006, 05:15 PM

I'm a dress size 2 or 4, depending on design so for the wedding I'm in in September I ordered a 6. Have one of them go to a dress shop with you to just try a few things on. The biggest problem with that though (for smaller women), is that most shops have mostly 10s or 12s to try on so alterations are almost guaranteed.

m_t_rose · #9 07-25-2006, 04:54 PM

See here is the problem I was sayign 0 knowing that bridesmaids dresses run small. My MOH is 5'6 and weights like between 90-100 lbs. I will try to find a seamstress. How would I go about doing that? I live in a pretty small town but I live quite close to a bigger town. Where did other people find their seamstresses

wembley · #10 07-25-2006, 05:08 PM

I found a couple cards at the fabric store. Maybe you could look and see if your local fabric store has a board or anything in the front with cards or phone numbers.

labeadel · #11 07-25-2006, 05:53 PM

Or just ask around. You'd be surprised who might already have a seamstress that they like.

SuzyBride · #12 07-25-2006, 10:08 PM

Sometimes the ladies that work at places like Hancock fabrics do seamstress work on the side. I've known my seamstress forever. She used to alter my dance costumes when I was a kid. I think just asking around would turn up some options.

ljeagle · #13 07-25-2006, 11:33 PM

I know Joann's fabric around here keeps a list of people who does weddings and prom dresses. My mother gets at least 2 calls a week from people that have got the list from there. Stop by and see if they have a list also you could call the local dry cleaners. To bad you don't live close!