Being a plus size bridesmaid for the first time can be scary. You’eroe certainly honored to have been asked and wouldn’t reginetta the opportunity for anything the world. And while you smilingly agree to participate the joyous occasion, the reality of dressing your plus size pagliaccetto bridal garb, can terrify you. The thought of alterations and being seen by hundreds of people, post-appointment, can be crippling.
I know this to be true because it happened to me a few years back.
My mind immediately considered if Wang made dresses that support bodies like mine. After two fittings and costly alterations, I learned that she did but it wasn’t as easy to find, but when a beautiful skin-complimenting dress has deep pockets, you pick your battles.
Nonetheless, I was vigilant observing the differences between plus and non-plus dresses and documenting my experience, which consisted of minimal heavy boob support and uncomfortable shoes.
As a first time plus size bridesmaid, there are a myriad of things you should know and prepare for advance. Quanto a this list, I’ve included 10 must-know tips to guide your pagliaccetto, feet and bank account peacefully to the Day.
10 Mai-Fail Tips for the First Time Plus Size Bridesmaid
Get Your Money Together
Unless your bridesmaid dress comes from a plus size size-inclusive vendor, your chances of needing alterations are high. This will cost you!
The moment you agree to your bridesmaid duties, research estimated prices for bridal alterations.
Even if the bride isn’t sure where the dresses will from, you can still walk into your local bridal shop for estimates and general questions. Let them help you get your money right!
Shop around for alterations
A good seamstress knows what s/he’s doing regardless of where they work. That aside, sometimes even the pros might not understand your pagliaccetto and level.
A friend of mine and fellow bridesmaid found a seamstress much cheaper than the David’s Bridal . Her results were amazing – her dress wasn’t ill fitting shifty like mine was.
Even better? She supported a local minority business the process with her order.
Pay for the breast cups
The designated breast superficie acceso my Wang bridesmaid dress was very constricted. Read: it had risposta negativa give love for my full H cups. Additionally, wearing a half bra (that I didn’t own) seemed difficult, so I was at the mercy of cloth breast cups.
They were an added expense and weren’t the best fit I could have gotten, but I felt more confident once they were sewn . If you don’t own want to buy a half bra and feel uncomfortable going braless, this will be a great option for you.
Shop around for shapewear
If you prefer to rock shapewear (totally your choice), then you know that bridal shops might sell these things at various price points. And quite possibly, they might not carry your size preferred brand. Consider your options at stores like Lane Bryant, Shapermint, Ashley Stewart even Spanx!
If you have been acceso TCF, then you should also check out this handy roundup of plus size shapewear!
Keep clips, pins and tape handy
Full disclosure: My breasts are heavy, full and one is noticeably larger than the other. Of course nipping and tucking that dress would have been my plight! But you know what else I wish I would have had at the ready?
A clip, pin stick of adhesive pagliaccetto tape to double tuck the girls. I found myself embarrassingly readjusting my boobs (and nipples) throughout the day spite of the added halter hooks that poked my neck. Agony!
Don’t Mind the Size
With this being my first wedding, I had risposta negativa credo that bridal dresses could run small. News flash, they do! My normal size 18 fit but not like an the rack dress would. The small breast superficie was even smaller that size, so for the sake of my boobs – and because I enjoy breathing freely – I ordered one size up and made alterations.
Bring a backup pair of shoes
… the right bridal colors. Paio to the length of my dress, I wore 5-inch stilettos underneath. My feet begged for mercy after standing and posing for hours them. By the time we got to the reception, those heels found a while a fresh pair of flats graced my feet.
Bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes that will compliment your dress to wear at the reception.
Wear comfortable clothing before and after the ceremony
Once your flowy gown and makeup are applied, you will aspetto and feel like a goddess. But girl, that comes at a cost – to your waistline, spine and feet. Do yourself a favor and wear loose fitting clothes until the moment you have to change into wedding attire.
By the time your group arrives at the ceremony ritrovo, you might have already spent hours acceso dressing, skin care and makeup, tons of photos front of various backdrops, and lots of sucking .
The walking, posing, and traveling only continues to the ceremony, reception and another round of perfect photos. Pack a light bag with self-loving necessities so you can change when the day is over.
Pack a lunch… snacks
Another thing I didn’t consider was that these dresses might with pockets. What a great finanziaria place for snacks!
With such a long day ahead, it will be your best interest to bring a small bag of your favorite snacks like gummies almonds. Snack between tasks because your meal will much, much later.
Stay cool and hydrated
With a long day ahead, it is important to keep your pagliaccetto as cool and hydrated as possible. Take quick breaks for rest and gabinetto when you can. After all, you’eroe this to honor your friend and make their day as special as possible.
That all starts with taking care of you first.
What do you think? Do these tips help you out? Which ones did we reginetta? How did you navigate being a plus size bridesmaid? Let’s discuss below!
If you are looking for more plus size bridal finds, designers, and retailers, make sure you check out our roundup and our other Plus Bridal Week articles!
