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When the word 'custom' is thrown around the bridal industry as much as it is, it's understandable that the bride would be confused and frustrated when the dress needs to be altered upon arrival. Let me illuminate on the order process and how these dresses are purchased for you.
Custom Order (also termed special order) means that the dress has been purchased specifically for you and was cut only after the order was placed. This differentiates these designers and their product from mass-produced gowns that might have been hanging on a rack and tested on a bunch of times before you bought it. The misunderstanding lies in the claim on the part of the bride or bridesmaid that the measurements taken at the time of order were then used to cut the gown exactly to its dimensions. Cut-to-order gowns still must adhere to a set parameter of measurement as specified by that particular company (ie a Mon Cheri size 12 has a bust of 38 "a waist of 29.5" and hip of 41 ") and is never deviated from .
The measurements taken at the time of order were used only as a guideline to order the closest possible size according to the size chart. More than likely there will need to be additional alterations to get the best fit. If you are curious about these sizing guidelines, take a look at the website for the designer you are purchasing from as most will list the sizing charts somewhere on their site. Please note that all designers have different standards of measurements for sizing, meaning that just because you were a size 6 in a Bill Levkoff bridesmaid dress for your friends wedding last year does not mean you will automatically be a size 6 in an Anjolique bridal gown.
Custom Made is a type of order usually done only with bridal gowns. It means that there has been some special changes made to the style of the gown (ie Hallow to hem, changing of the neckline, added beading) within a certain specification of measurements provided by the bridal salon upon ordering.Customization also adds extra charges to the price of the gown as well as may require additional time to be made. These gowns will still need some tweaking as the gown size itself has not been changed, only a styling. There are some designers that do allow custom sizing where the gown will be cut as closely to your specific measurements as possible, however even with this method there may need to be additional alterations. Keep in mind that if you were to have a gown made from scratch by a seamstress, there would be multiple appointments and pinning sessions with you actually IN the gown. It is far too difficult for any manufacturer to guarantee a perfect fit without having a body in the dress to ensure the correct dimensions.
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Source by Genevieve Ashenfelter
