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Permalink Reply by Christy on April 19, 2013 at 8:18am

Hi Erin,

You will have to purchase a size that fits your bust and then take it to a seamstress to have the rest of the dress altered to fit the rest of your body. I have this problem a lot too and finally broke down and found a seamstress I LOVE!!!  It does add to the cost a little bit but not as much as you would expect unless you have to have a rush done on it, and that costs a ton! So, if you are buying a dress for a specific event and need to have it altered you need to talk to your seamstress first so that you get the dress far enough in advance that he/she can schedule fitings and the work to be done before you need it. Plus, also keep in mind that most professional seamstresses will actually leave just a tad bit of extra fabric on the inside of the seam (if they are taking it in) so that, Heaven forbid, if you ever obtain a little bit more what my boyfriend calls 'lusiousness' (as I have on and off throughout the years) the dress can be let out a bit...if ever need be, or taken in more. So, no matter what you will always have a custom dress that will FIT YOU AND ONLY YOU. :)  Hope this helps!

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