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DesignerBridalBargains, since 1999, the ONLY trusted & established Powerseller & BBB member for authentic bridal gowns & accessories at discount prices. We now have access to over 400 lines, so request a quote for any gown you desire! Maggie Sottero, Pronovias, San Patrick, Lazaro, Mori Lee & more!
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~Authentic Designer Gowns at Discount Prices~

Since 1998, the ONLY trusted & established Power Seller & BBB member for authentic bridal gowns & accessories at discount prices. We now have access to over 400 lines, so request a quote for any gown you desire!

Found a better price? Let us know. We will be happy to match and beat any verifiable quote!

You can expect to find nationally advertised designer gowns and accessories at 40% to 75% savings over retail.  No matter what you are looking for, chances are we can get it for you.  Our customers no longer have to give up good service for good prices.  We firmly believe in offering excellent customer service and quality merchandise for the lowest price possible. 

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MEASURING TIPS

Customarily your bridal gown size will have not much in common with your regular dress size.  We don't know how or when this practice started, but bridal gowns generally run smaller by one or two sizes.  For this reason, it is imperative that you review each designer's size chart and choose the size that fits your largest measurement.   Before you place your order, have your measurements taken and compare them to the size chart from the manufacturer. If your measurements fall right on the edge of two sizes, order the larger size.  Therefore, if your bust equals a size 14, your waist a size 12 and your hips a 12, you would order the size 14 gown.  Remember, it is easier to take a dress in than it is to let it out or to try to lose that last inch!

Now, you may be wondering about how to have your measurements taken.  We recommend you have the professional seamstress who will alter your gown take your measurements.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR OWN MEASUREMENTS - THEY WILL BE WRONG!  You can also have someone else take them if you follow the instructions listed below.  When you measure, wear shoes with a heel height similar to what you plan to wear on your wedding day, wear a similar bra or bustier and, if you have one laying around, wear a similar petticoat.  Wearing all of these will help ensure your measurements are correct.  If you do not have all of the accessories, just make sure add a couple of inches to your measurements to accommodate them.

The designer's size charts do not generally have all of these measurements, but it is a good idea to take them all and familiarize yourself with them:

 

Bust
Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of the breast. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides.

Waist
This is the smallest part of your waist. Typically, it is located an inch or so above your belly button.
Hips
Take the tape around the widest part of your hips, across the hip bone.

Hollow to Hem
Start the tape at the hollow (base of your neck) and measure down to where you want the hem. If your skirt will be full, be sure to measure out at an angle to allow for the fullness. Also, be sure you’re wearing the same height heel you'll wear on your wedding day.
Inside Sleeve
Start the tape in your armpit and measure your straight arm to the wrist.

  Arm Width
Relax your arm and measure around the largest part of the upper arm.
Shoulder to Shoulder
This is the measurement from shoulder blade to shoulder blade.

Nape to Waist
Measure from the base of the neck in the back to the natural waist.


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