We've had curvy brides come in and say that if they don't get a dress from us in a day, they're cancelling their wedding. Sometimes the bride has left it to the last minute because the stress of finding a dress is too much for her.
However, knowledge is power. Read their six crucial rules for shopping for plus-size wedding dresses, and we guarantee you'll have a fantastic shopping experience!
1. Look for stores where you can actually try on dresses
Research your plus-size collections, pick the ones you like, identify your local stockists, and call to see what they have in your size for you to try on. Most importantly, look for plus-size bridal trends from Bride Now.
You must do your research because it may be worth travelling three hours to a store where you can try on 20 dresses rather than half an hour to a store where you can try on one dress and have to repeat that procedure every weekend for the next several months.
2. Be Honest About Your Size
We get brides who say, "I like this dress, but I'm going to lose 10 stone before my wedding."
In an ideal world, we'd all take a pill, and that would happen, but you're setting yourself up for failure. Some brides do lose weight, but nine times out of ten do not, and you are placing unnecessary stress on yourself. Choose a dress that fits you in the size you are on the day you buy it.
3. Keep your budget in mind
We recommend determining all costs beforehand. Is it necessary to pay for a dress on the day it is ordered? Can you take an off-the-rack outfit home that day, and do you have to pay the entire amount in one go?
The more you research, the better. And the majority of this research can be done at home on your laptop at midnight if required!
4. Bring a trusted friend or family member
Bring someone whose opinion you completely trust. We don't get many bridezillas, but we do get a lot of motherzillas and friendzillas. If this is how they treat their friend, we'd hate to be their enemy. Only choose someone you know will provide constructive feedback.
5. Get Ideas from Plus-Size Models
Don't look at Pinterest boards of models in sizes 6 and 8 when looking at collections online! Take a look at plus-size models wearing plus-size outfits. That is extremely crucial.
What is considered plus size in wedding gowns?
Before you go shopping, consider this question! Bridalwear sizing is frequently smaller than high street sizing, therefore you should size up. Many "normal" wedding dress stores have designs up to a size 16, but sample sizes of 8, 10, and 12 are frequently available to try on.
Sizes 18 and up are called plus-size wedding dresses. The majority of plus-size ranges go up to a size 32, with some reaching up to a size 40. Because of the tight-fitting aspect of the wedding gown, you may be considered plus-size if you are a size 14 or larger, depending on the brand of the dress.
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