Jan. 8, 2007
Henry and Michelle Roth take you behind the curtains in their NYC showroom with real bride Ruth. She took a train from Albany, NY to discuss her concerns and fears about how the wedding dress fits. Henry and Michelle take care of this 6' tall bride in the alterations room. Henry and Michelle want this bride and brides everywhere to be happy with their choice. Will the dress that Ruth likes accommodate her height and torso? Is this the dress she will ultimately purchase?
Many questions are asked of Ruth - Are you nervous about today's appointment? What type of wedding are you having? Did you use the Internet when looking for the gown? Did you go to any sample sales? Did you bring a shoe with the right heel height and lingerie? Are you happy with the proportion of the bodice? What are you most conscious of? When you try on a sample size can you vision how it will look once fitted? What does the bride want to hide on her body the most? Why are you uncertain?
Can every bride have a better shape and a more flattering, slimming result with a proper fitting? We learn about measurements, the usage of corsets and the proper hemline.
Some of the important alteration lessons in this podcast are:
Your consciousness about your body must be communicated honestly. It's all about the dress fitting correctly. When you look at a photo on a website you are looking at a runway model wearing a dress that has been altered to fit perfectly. Numbers are only important to the seamstress. They are irrelevant to the bride. All that matters is that the bride feels good.
Will Ruth find the gown of her dreams? What are the pitfalls of alterations? What do you need to know when you walk into the alterations room?
This and much more on Part 3. Stay tuned.
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