Do Bridal Shops Carry Plus Size Off-The-Rack Wedding Dresses?

Every bride deserves to feel beautiful, no matter their size. The Altar Bridal in Barrington is proud to have one of the largest selections of plus size off the rack gowns in Illinois. The Altar Bridal carries up to bridal size 30, providing a beautiful selection of stunning off-the-rack dresses for every bride.

How Do I Know What Size I am for my Off-The-Rack Wedding Dress?

This is an excellent question that will get answered right at the beginning of your bridal appointment. Your Altar Bridal stylist will ask you what US pant size fits you comfortably and bases your bridal sizing off of that numbered size. Keep in mind that bridal gowns usually always run small. So, your stylist will advise sizing up one or two sizes to start. For example, if someone is a US pant size 16, their Altar Bridal stylist will suggest that the bride should look at dress size 18 or 20.

Why is My Bridal Size Different Than My Usual Size?

As brides will quickly learn during their wedding dress shopping experience, bridal sizing runs very differently than your everyday street sizing. Bridal tends to usually run small, and there are other factors specific to the structure of bridal gowns that make them different when it comes to sizing as well. One of these factors is material. Materials such as tulle and crepe have much more stretch and give to them than fabrics such as satin or mikado.

Another factor is structure. When dresses have lots of structure and boning to them, there is less room and ability for the material to stretch. This is a reason why, for example, a dress size 20 fits you perfectly, but then you try on another dress (also size 20) and it fits completely differently. Remember that you will look stunning, beautiful, and perfect in your wedding gown. Don’t let bridal sizing confuse or frustrate you. Your dress will fit you like a glove!

Are There a Lot of Off-The-Rack Dresses to Choose From in my Size?

As a size inclusive bridal boutique in Barrington, we pride ourselves in having a vast collection of privately curated off-the-rack gowns in sizes 0 to 30. The Altar Bridal in Barrington’s plus size selection is one of the best you will ever see. If you are a curvy bride waiting to find your dream dress, look no further and book your appointment at The Altar Bridal in Barrington.

Will My Stylist Help Me Find a Dress That Fits Me Perfectly?

Absolutely! The Altar Bridal is proud to be a size inclusive bridal boutique in Barrington whose stylists are always kind, helpful, and professional. As the bride, your Altar Bridal stylist will absolutely always be on your team! Your stylist will ask you what your typical pant size is and from there, direct you to the best-fitting racks of dresses.

Every single size at The Altar Bridal has a vast selection of dresses to choose from. If you are plus size, do not be worried that you will not have dresses to look at and choose from. At The Altar Bridal in Barrington, you absolutely will! To further help our brides, every rack is labeled with the size in which that rack is holding. To make things even easier for our brides, every single dress is tagged with information specific to that gown. One of the things written on the tag is of course the size, as well as the MSRP, The Altar Bridal price you would pay, and the designer.

Your Altar Bridal stylist is also well equipped with many clips that are used to clip and place the gown perfectly for your shape and size. When dresses are too big, these clips do a wonderful job in helping the bride envision what their dress will look like once alterations are complete. If you are a curvy bride and the dress you are trying on feels very big on you, don’t worry! Your stylist will not put you in a dress that they know cannot be taken down to your perfect size.

Will My Off-The-Rack Dress Need Alterations?

Plus size off-the-rack gowns in Illinois are an excellent way to buy a wedding dress that is close to your true size. However, it is always best to still assume that you will need some sort of alterations done on your gown. It is very rare that a wedding dress will fit every single portion of the bride’s body perfectly. At The Altar Bridal, Illinois’ largest off-the-rack bridal boutique, we have an amazing seamstress who will make sure your gown fits you absolutely perfectly on your special day.

Are You Ready to Say YES to Your Plus-Size Off-The-Rack Wedding Dress?

At The Altar Bridal in Barrington, our store owner is determined and works extremely hard to make sure our collection has a dress for every single bride. As much as this applies to important factors of gown shopping such as price point, it applies to sizing as well. Every bride deserves to feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable on her wedding day. No matter their shape or size. Book your Altar Bridal appointment and take your dream dress home today!