Maybe I am a too jaded, but I find it hard to believe that a bridal shop would allow a girl to try on gowns knowing that she was not buying (not to mention that the girl was a boy).
Did the girl not tell the whole story when she made the appointment?
Or did the girl agree to pay a fee for the opportunity to try on wedding gowns?
Or do the folks running the bridal shops just enjoy the challenge of crossdressing boys?
I would sure like to know how other girls have pulled it off because I would not mind doing it myself.
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I think its just a fantasy for the trips to the bridal shop
ReplyDeleteIt's not something that interests me, but if I were to go to a bridal shop, I would offer to pay for their time just like any other woman. Not every bride-to-be will buy a dress at the first place they go to!
ReplyDeleteYes, a REAL fantasy. I did not tell the owner ahead of time that I was not female. I presented as my best Rhonda and let her decide on going forward. I explained that my four girls had beautiful wedding with wedding dress and this was an experience that I had miss having - absolutely true). I also went in with someone that help me validate my reason for wanting to try on a wedding dress.
ReplyDeleteThe morning unfolded just as it is written and she selected a beautiful dress for me to try. Even insisted that I take it off and try it with other undergarments. Her instincts were correct in that it did fit/look better. Total time in the shop, about 2 hours of pure lace heaven.
Best advice to do this - pick a time when the shop is not busy. Let your enthusiasm run wild. The shop will pick up on that and participate. After I sent a $50.00 Starbucks card in and wrote a long glowing note of appreciation which included the photos my friend took.
A big smile opens many doors – even a bridal salon store.
Absolute true story!
Thank you for the details, Rhonda. I just might try it the way you did.
DeleteMy own experience was a little different in that I told them my daughter was getting married and I wanted to try on mother of the bride dresses. I did not tell them I was trans and it was a great experience and confidence booster for me
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna. I think I worry too much and should just go for it like any other woman would do.
DeleteI've done so about 8 times. Always honest, always making sure they knew I was not there to purchase anything. Only one time did I pay the salon for their time, but I always offer to do so. Not sure why you would be hesitant, the only thing they will do is say yes or no. Do so via email and they wouldn't even know who you are when you make the initial request. You could always go to a David's Bridal clearance event and purchase a gown for about $100 too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice Kandi.
DeleteMy friend Suzanne who is our age did this all over the Boston area.
ReplyDeleteShe said she was interested for a renewal of vows, had a date, etc
She had no problem anywhere
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got an itch to wear a bridal gown for (this) Halloween and learned that even used ones are very expensive.kept checking E Bay & 1 day a new one popped up (believe the wedding was called off and the woman just wanted to dump it) bid $50. the for some reason it disappeared from E Bay but a week later was advised that I had won! the great thing is that while I am 6' the length and fit are perfect.looking forward to 10/31--Emily
ReplyDeleteCall a bridal shop and ask. Be up front that you are looking and not ready to buy. The worst they can do is say no.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't discount the challenge aspect. When I first inherited the bunny costume about 10 years ago, wanting the bodice to fit right, I took it to a discreet high end alterations shop in Tampa that did costumes for Ringling Bros., "Dancing With the Stars", and Super Bowl halftime shows. The seamstress spent about 30 minutes with me making measurements, chalking etc., and added padding to the bust to fill out the top properly I was floored when I picked up the altered bodice a week later and the bill was $23.