Most bride want the perfect wedding dress. They dream of floating down the aisle in a designer gown. Unfortunately, that dream didn't fit with their budget. So buy a used wedding dress is the best way to do right now.
1. Find a good fit. Wedding dress sizes run small, so don't rely on size alone to determine if the dress is right for you. Get yourself measured by the seamstress who will do the alterations. Once you have the dress measurements from the seller, consult with the seamstress if the dress will be a good fit. And don’t forget to check the length. Gowns can be made shorter, but not longer.
2. Alterations are not cheap and will most likely be necessary since you are buying a dress that wasn't made to fit your body. Budget in cleaning as well, in the event that the dress was worn and not cleaned. That could cost you another $100 or so, according to fields. (The seller should tell you up front whether it's been cleaned or not.)
3. If you're buying online, look through wedding magazines, check online, shop in stores. Pay with a credit card so you can dispute the charges in case the seller doesn't deliver.
4. If dealing with an individual seller, use PayPal, which has a "dispute resolution center" to help you resolve problems like paying for merchandise that was never received or significantly different than what was described. Just be aware of what can and does go wrong. You must be aware of your rights and speak up when you need to.
5. Don't overpay. Just because a dress is advertised as a bargain doesn't mean it is. Compare the requested price with retail and be comfortable with the discount.
Finding your wedding dress is an amazing process. You can find many store is selling used wedding gown at http://www.directorylifestyle.com/by-age-and-gender/for-women/bridal-and-formal-wear/used-and-vintage/
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Sep 27, 2011 12:11 PM
