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No Vested Interest

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4. Thanks for your perspective, and you do understand what is concerning me-

Reply to procon (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:53 PM

Oct 2014

will the silhouette be good /acceptable if the skirt is shortened.
The idea to have the shop tape or pin (doubtful they would agree to pinning) is a good one.
I have only tried on the dress in 2 sizes too small. Have to go to another David's Bridal location to try the correct size. Even the smaller size dress was too long.
I really do not want to wear a long dress - the wedding is smallish, I don't expect to dance more than a necessary one. I am a senior and the couple are middle-aged.
I do appreciate your thoughts.

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Dressmakers, Tailors, Dress designers - Looking for advice [View all] No Vested Interest Oct 2014 OP

I don't see why it couldn't be shorten. But take it to a tailor and get an sinkingfeeling Oct 2014 #1

I need to know before I make final purchase & remove it from the store. No Vested Interest Oct 2014 #2

Have you looked at yourself in the dress with the hem length you want? procon Oct 2014 #3

Thanks for your perspective, and you do understand what is concerning me- No Vested Interest Oct 2014 #4

I see no reason why this wouldn't work PennyK Oct 2014 #5

Yes- but bring it to a seamstress to have it done correctly Marrah_G Nov 2014 #6

Here's how it turned out - After two false starts with other outfits, No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #7

How was the finished product? I hope the wedding was wonderful and that japple Nov 2014 #8

Thanks for asking. I was pleased with the alterations, and, perhaps more important, No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #9

Happy to hear that the alterations were pleasing and that it was comfortable to you. I don't japple Nov 2014 #10

Age- my son just turned 50, so I'm more at granny stage than the average No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #11

It sounds as though we're at the same place. Congrats on the marriage of your son! japple Nov 2014 #12