Buying an Off-the-Rack Wedding Dress

Finding and buying a dream wedding dress is something every Bride desperately wants. Ever since the day you got engaged, you have been scanning every magazine to find the dress of your dreams. And you finally find it as a sample dress, ready to buy off-the-rack at a bridal store. But is that putting you off from buying it?

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The fact that you got your dress so easily at a bargain price without having to do a number of trials and fitting sessions shouldn’t come in the way of your joy. If the dress is really good and fits you well, it could be really the best choice for you. And it is also the best way to get an original designer dress for an affordable price range.

A little attention to detail is all that is required on your part when buying your dress. Here are some things that you need to keep in mind when buying an off-the-rack wedding dress.

1. The cost of the dress may be very impressive but take into consideration the cost of alterations before you finally decide to buy it. Specifically ask for what will be included in the alterations. Doe it include altering the bustle, hem, fitting, fixing beading/embroidery, replacing beads/zippers/buttons, etc.?

2. Check the condition of the dress. Is it dirty from lying on display? Are there any stains on it? Will the store get it cleaned and pressed for you? Will they charge for the service?

3. Examine the dress carefully for any tears and missing beadwork, straps, lining, petticoats etc.

4. Ask the store’s seamstress take a look at the dress along with you. She is the person who will be able to tell you right away if it will be possible to make desired alterations and repairs etc.

5. Take along a relative or a family member whom you can count upon for an honest opinion before you make this big decision.

6. Get everything in writing from the store and ask for a money-back guarantee in case the dress isn’t what you first saw it after the cleaning and alterations.

7. Finally, don’t be too hasty in making your decision. Take time and look around. You don’t want to buy a dress and then realize that you really want a different dress from a different store when it’s too late.