I just pulled myself out of bridesmaid duties for my friend's wedding in September.
She had yet to get her shit in order, and it was rapidly coming up on the point where it was going to be too late to get bridesmaid gowns ordered and in on time. As of Friday, she was all about "just wear whatever you want as long as it's not slutty, ugly or black. Preferably floor-length."
No dice. She went to David's Bridal today, and was told that they can get things in in as little as 6 weeks. The gown she picked out for the maids today is $180.00 and only comes up to a size 24. I haven't been a size 24 since early high school - I wouldn't begin to be able to get the thing on, let alone zippered. David's said that for extra fabric, they'd need to add an additional $100.00.
Sorry, not only can I not afford the $180 right now anyway, but I certainly can't afford an extra $100 for fabric and whatever else I'd have to pay for alterations, especially not so close to the other wedding I'm in this year (that wedding is in July), and our planned trip to NY for Christmas.
The upside - other than not having to drop $300+ dollars on a dress I'll never wear again - is that I'm going to be her personal attendant. I already have a skirt in mind that I'll wear, so I just have to find a nice, dressy top and some cute jewelry. And I don't even have to spend $50 to get my hair done! :)
Posted by beenie at May 15, 2005 07:53 PM