I am going to a bridal shop in a week, and I was wondering if they are similiar.
2007-03-12 15:47:45 · 19 answers · asked by Bunny83 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No - they are larger. I think it's usually by a couple sizes. As well, depending on the store, they may only have one or two sizes to give you an idea of the fit and then they would order in a size closest to your measurements.
Even "regular" clothing sizes today are different then "standard" sizes. For example, I bought a size 2 suit jacket and size 4 pants. In standard sizes, I'm a size 12. It's a way clothing manufactures trick people into feeling better about themselves by thinking they can fit into smaller sizes.
Just remember - it's not the size on the tag that counts - it's how amazing it looks on you.
Good luck finding an amazing dress!
2007-03-12 15:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Halli 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Wedding dresses tend to run larger than regular clothing sizes. But, as with anything, it depends on the designer. My best friend usually wears a size 8 womens, but her wedding dress was a size 2 from david's bridal. Not all difference are that drastiv though. Another friend of mine usually waers a womens 12 and when she bought her dress, it was a size 8 from davids bridal. I'm about to go dress shopping myself, and i assume i'm looking for a dress around size 12, since i usually wear a size 16. But trial and error is the key.
~ Keiko (Danny K's fiancee)
2007-03-12 15:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Danny K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they are not similar. The majority of wedding dresses are european sizes which means the number equals to 2 sizes smaller than american sizes. For example an American size 4 would be a size 2 in eroupean sizes. always have a bridal consultant measure you when you order your dress, they use a chart to determine what size you are. each designer has a different way of measuring their dresses (usually ending up as european sizes).
2007-03-13 01:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by sofia2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the dress, but usually you will need a larger size in your wedding dress than you normally wear. It has to do with how much embroidery, beading, layers of lace etc. are sewn into the gown. The more decorative layers there are, the less room there is for your body so you need a larger size. I wear a 0/2 in regular clothing, but my gown from David's Bridal was a size 4 because of all the beading.
2007-03-12 16:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by Petite Mama 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You'll generally wear at least a size or 2 larger than your everyday dress size. Don't worry about the size in the dress. The bridal shop will measure you very carefully before ordering your dress, and they will order the size based off your measurements. They will also allow for alterations as well. It's always easier to take something in than to let something out.
2007-03-12 16:05:31 · answer #5 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Regular clothing sizes are vanity sizes so they are smaller numbers. Wedding dresses are sized according to "real" numbers (the international sizing chart) so don't be surprised if you normally wear a 6 in everyday clothes but you fit into a size 10 wedding dress.
2007-03-12 19:28:08 · answer #6 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
permit me inform you that attempting on wedding ceremony dresses is depressing. I additionally am a 14 with DD boobs (properly greater like DDD yet i'm in denial and smush them right into a DD). properly, went I went procuring and that they pulled length 20 dresses i replaced into like WWWHHHHHAAATTTT. Yep, my bridal representative instructed me the traditional wedding ceremony gown label length would be 4 sizes larger than highway outfits and that while you're very super busted (D or highter) it is going to likely be 4-6 sizes larger except the robe is a corseted back. I approximately fell over and died while she mentioned that she could be ordering a 20. i replaced into like, huuuuhhhhh. this is the norm and merely the way the dresses are carried out. Worst area is they length them that way and then make you pay greater for something larger than a sixteen in "their" sizes. i replaced into so indignant approximately that. I had to pay one greater $one hundred twenty for my gown and between the maids had to pay one greater $60 for hers. She is a 12 however the robe had to be ordered in an 18 by way of her bust. this is depressing yet merely take it for what this is.
2016-12-14 17:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by parenti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so glad you asked before you went. The ladies there will help you but, you will need a size bigger than what you normally wear. Many girls get depressed when they hear the number. We went to one store where the lady tried a dress that was the regular size my sister wore on her and we thought we were going to have to cut her out. Be prepared it can be quite a few sizes bigger. They might also have to go even bigger and pull it all in if you have a large bust sizebecause its easier to bring in than it is to add .(this happens to me all the time)Anyway have fun!
2007-03-12 15:54:56 · answer #8 · answered by emmandal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. Bridal dresses are based upon foreign/ international sizing, aka not american based. So get measured to find your size at the bridal shop. They will measure you.
2007-03-12 18:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by Educated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well weddings are my business and the answer to ur question is NO most weddings dresses run a little small and are often cut small in some areas, so dont be surprise if u have to get 2 -4 sizes larger than u usually wear............................Congrats and Good Luck
2007-03-12 15:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by MsThang 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋