{"id":363,"date":"2019-01-15T06:55:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T06:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/democontent.codex-themes.com\/sites\/shop-lookbook\/?page_id=363"},"modified":"2020-11-23T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T18:31:15","slug":"size-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewstylishweddingworks.com\/?page_id=363","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;WE KNOW YOU MAY HAVE QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BOOKING A BRIDAL APPOINTMENT AT Sew stylish wedding works. HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED\u2026&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">When should I <\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">start shopping for<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> my wedding dress? &#8211;<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> We recommend <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">shopping for<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> your wedding dress 9 months <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">to 1 year <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">prior to your wedding day. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">This will allow you to decide on your wedding gown and have enough time to order <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">your dress and allow for any alterations that are needed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">When should I order my wedding dress?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> &#8211; We recommend ordering your wedding dress 6-9 months prior to your wedding day. If you find yourself short on time we can rush orders or you can also purchase a gown from our sample sale collection.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>How long does it take to order a dress? &#8211; <\/b>wedding gowns do take aproximately 20+ weeks to be ordered in. These gowns are made to order meaning when we order you dress it is made just for you! It is not sitting in some warehouse waiting to be sold. Bridesmaid dresses are also made to order but generally take about 12 weeks to come in. And some of our mothers companies do stock dresses and we can get the dress in a few short weeks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">What sizes are your sample dresses?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> &#8211; Sew Stylish\u2019s sample gowns range from size 6 to 26. We have some tips, tricks and clips to help give you the best idea of how the gowns will fit. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Do I need to wear a bustier or any special undergarments?<\/b> &#8211; You will find that many of our gowns will have built in bustier that will provide the structure you seek.\u00a0This means you will save time and money from having to purchase them. We recommend you\u00a0bring a nude strapless bra and nude underwear as well as heels that are approximate height that you would be wearing on your wedding day. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">What is the price range of your dresses?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Our collection ranges in price from $950 to $3000.\u00a0\u00a0The majority of our dresses fall between $1400-$1700<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">We do also have Many dresses priced under $600 in our clearance section.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">How many people may I bring with me?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> &#8211; Our bridal boutique comfortably accommodates 4-5 guests in your party. And while you may want to bring along many of your closest friends and family members, it can easily make dress shopping more difficult. It&#8217;s hard to listen to your own voice when you are hearing the opinions of so many others. Bringing along a few of your loved ones keeps the experience special and focused on you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Do I need an appointment?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> &#8211; No, an appointment is not required; however we do recommend you book an appointment to get the most intimate experience. (due to the new regulations with COVID we are currently running by appointment only) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Do you have parking?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"> &#8211; There is public street parking in front of the store as well as a public lot around the corner, directly behind the downtown strip.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>What is required for payment?<\/b> &#8211; When you have said \u201cYes to the Dress\u201d, we require 50% of the price to order the gown. The remaining balance is paid once your gown arrives and you have come for your fitting. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>What happens after I order my gown?<\/b> &#8211; We will call or email you once your gown arrives and set up an appointment with you to come and try it on, and to begin your fittings. As a complimentary service, you may store your gown here until your fitting time and we will have it steamed and prepared for your wedding date.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Will my dress fit perfectly when it comes in? &#8211; <\/b><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is a misconception. Once you&#8217;ve made the decision to purchase your gown, we take your measurements &#8211; bust, waist and hip are standard, and are compared to the manufacturer&#8217;s specific size chart and we order the closest size allowing for your measurement. When the gown arrives, we tailor it to fit you.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a0a944b2327e {margin-top: 60px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a0a944b2327e\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590571662912{margin-right: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603740462774{margin-top: -8px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-subtitle\">The Sew Stylish Shopping Guide<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Learn <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">some<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> wedding dress shopping lingo: Know your \u201cGown Vocabulary\u201d before you go to your appointment so that you are sure you and the consultant are on the same page.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Think carefully about who your bring <\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Bring: When was the last time a group of women were all in the same room and all agreed with each other? Never! <\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">You still want to make this a fun experience so bring a couple people you can trust to help make your decision a little bit easier!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Take Advantage of Bridal Consultants: Bridal consultants know what they\u2019re doing. They know what they have in stock, they\u2019ve seen every size and shape bride you can imagine, and they know how to flatter any body type. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">And <\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">be truthful, your consultant can\u2019t help you properly if you aren\u2019t honest with them about how you are really feeling<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Let your consultant be aware of<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\"> Your Budget, Always: This is a no-brainer. Don\u2019t try on dresses you can\u2019t afford. The simple law of attraction says you\u2019re going to fall in love with the dress you can\u2019t have and then you\u2019re only setting yourself up for failure. Don\u2019t do it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590571667512{margin-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-image gem-wrapbox gem-wrapbox-style-default gem-wrapbox-position-below  thegem-custom-6a0a944b232bc3591\"  style=\"\" ><div class=\"gem-wrapbox-inner \" ><img class=\"gem-wrapbox-element img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/sewstylishweddingworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shopping-veil.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-custom-6a0a944b232bc3591.gem-image a:hover img {filter: brightness( 100% ) contrast( 100% ) saturate( 100% ) blur( 0px ) hue-rotate( 0deg );}<\/style><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a0a944b23483 {margin-top: 80px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a0a944b23483\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; custom_css_code=&#8221;LndwYi1qcy1jb21wb3NlciUyMCU0MGlkJTIwLnZjX3R0YS52Y19nZW5lcmFsLnZjX3R0YS1hY2NvcmRpb24udmNfdHRhLXN0eWxlLXNpbXBsZV9zb2xpZCUyMC52Y190dGEtcGFuZWwlMkIudmNfdHRhLXBhbmVsJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwYm9yZGVyLXRvcCUzQSUyMDFweCUyMHNvbGlkJTIwJTIzZGZlNWU4JTNCJTBBJTdE&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590571756877{margin-right: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-image gem-wrapbox gem-wrapbox-style-default gem-wrapbox-position-below  thegem-custom-6a0a944b234981084\"  style=\"\" ><div class=\"gem-wrapbox-inner \" ><img class=\"gem-wrapbox-element img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/sewstylishweddingworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/shopping-kendra.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-custom-6a0a944b234981084.gem-image a:hover img {filter: brightness( 100% ) contrast( 100% ) saturate( 100% ) blur( 0px ) hue-rotate( 0deg );}<\/style><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590571752497{margin-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">D<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">on\u2019t<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\"> Limit Yourself to One Style: A different silhouette or material may flatter you better so don\u2019t box yourself with one style and potentially miss your dream dress. Try on styles you\u2019re unsure about, you never know.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Try<\/span> <span style=\"color: #666666;\">to <\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">eat somethin<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">g<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">: coming to your appointment after a light meal will make your shopping trip much more enjoyable.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Take Pictures: Take pictures of yourself in the wedding dresses to make sure they look the way you want. Don\u2019t just take stand up photos either; you\u2019re going to have to pose in the dress so move around. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Move around A Lot: You\u2019re not going to just stand on a podium and look at yourself in the mirror at your wedding. Between walking down the aisle, some photos, sitting down to eat and lots of dancing, you\u2019re going to be moving around a lot.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">And <\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Have Fun: This is a once in a lifetime experience. Don\u2019t get stressed out about finding a dress. 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