Alterations Sticker Shock

Mine was actually a little less than i thought it was going to be (460&dollar but yes, alterations are basically the price for a nice evening dress 😩.

In store alterations are very expensive. Contact a local seamstress who works independently via Yelp. They will be a fraction of the price with higher quality work. You should have been allowed to comparison shop before committing to the store seamstress.

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Yes in store are expensive. I went on and paid. I didn't think about going to a local seamstress about alterations. That did not cross my mind when I was thinking about alterations for my dress. It was a lot considering that I am trying to stay within budget.

Mine was around $700. I almost got a heart attack 😞

View Quoted Comment Wow! My alterations were $500.

I feel you girl! My dress was $810 (have a total budget of $1500 for everything). Foolishly, I thought it would only cost maybe $150 for alterations (very unrealistic on my part). Huge surprise when I went to the register & was told it was $770!

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Wow! The sticker price is shocking. It amazes me how much a dress and alterations cost. I didn't include the alteration cost when I budget for my dress at the time of purchase. But I didn't think it would be this much but I am happy about the way my dress will turn out.

View Quoted Comment Yup! But when they tell you the price, you’re just standing there, looking dumbfounded, with a “did I just hear correctly?” look on your face!

View Quoted Comment I definitely had a look on my face.

I feel you! I just got back from the seamstress and have to pay $200 for a hem. My dress alone was $240 so the hem is almost the same cost. I was in shock.

View Quoted Comment It was a shock. My mom said the same thing about the alterations being almost the cost of my dress. It had to be done for it to look right.

View Quoted Comment Yeah, I guess the $200 will be worth it, as I won’t trip over my too long dress and facepalm in front of everybody 😂
I’m glad you are so happy with your dress. I’ll pick mine up Wednesday and hope it will look amazing.

View Quoted Comment It will be worth it. I will be picking my dress around March 15th. I am happy with my dress and everything is working out for you as well as.

View Quoted Comment Thanks Alisha! ☺️

View Quoted Comment You are welcome.

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Im happy your happy with your alterations & yes Im nervous about my alterations

View Quoted Comment Thanks. Everything will be fine. I was nervous too. My mom and I made sure that my dress will be perfect. Things that we noticed during alterations, we pointed it out to the alteration’s person and went back a fixed. She was fantastic bc she took her time to make sure that it was right. It was a good partnership. When you go in for your alterations, just make sure that it is right for you. If see something that is not right, let them know and they will fix it. You want to be satisfied and happy.

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Aww thanks for giving me the heads up & I def will make sure i speak up

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You are welcome.