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| - Not a terrible experience, but not the best either. I made an appointment because I really wanted to try on several of the Vera Wang gowns that I had fallen in love with online.
When I got there I gave my consultant a list of the dresses I was most interested in trying on. Since they are an off the rack store, I figured I would be able to try on most of the dresses in my own size, but I was wrong! Most of the dresses were at least two sizes too big, which isn't a huge deal, but they didn't even have any clips to hold me in the dresses. The consultant stood behind me when I looked in the mirror and pinched back the extra fabric with her hands. This was really inconvenient! She was working with another bride, which wasn't a big deal and meant I was able to talk about the dresses with my mom and aunt, but I had to hold the dresses up the whole time! It was very bizarre, in my opinion.
The Vera Wang dresses are very pretty, but I do feel like the perception of the quality when you look at the dresses online is different than the actualization of the dresses. I was very interested in the gown with the a-line silhouette and illusions sleeves (I believe it retails between $1300-$1400), and it was definitely the prettiest gown I tried on that day, but there were some issues. The boning in the bodice was very noticeable, and was starting to poke through at the bottom of the bodice (and I was told I was one of the first people to try on that specific dress). Also, I was looking for a more slim fitted a-line, and asked if I could remove a couple layers of tulle, to which all the consultants around me were appalled! How dare I ask to alter a Vera! Sorry, but I'm not going to buy a dress if it's not what I really wanted, or if you're not willing to work with me.
I do think David's is a fun place to go because they do have such a wide variety of dresses. If you are planning a day of dress shopping make this your first stop, try on ten dresses so you can get an idea of what you want, and then move along to your next stop. There are so many other boutiques in the area that are willing to give you a customized experience and a dress you will absolutely love!
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