Hi Ladies! I’m 5’11-6ft and wondering what other tall brides out there are wearing. I have seen some gorgeous dresses and I would really like a floor length, but obviously regular sized dresses will probably be ankle length on me! Would this look silly? Or would I be able to get it lengthened at all? I have thought about this but I'm worried that if whoever does it cannot get the same material would it look tacky? I am on a tight budget so don't want to spend too much on a dress!
Any advice would be really appreciated! And I would love to hear what you are are wearing as well!
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CommentAuthorWelshBrideBethan2015
Hi :)
I have 2 tall friends one is 6ft 5 and when she married she went to the bridal shop and the style she choose which was corset top and quite puffy skirt did need to be altered due to her height however my other friend is 5ft10 and all the dresses she has tried have actually been fine however she is wearing flat shoes as she isn't a heel kinda girl :)
The dress on the 1st mate mentioned with the added material didn't look like it had been added but like it was part of the dress all along , one thing which I have to admit was I did think the 1st bride would have issues due to height however after being there in dress shop the lady mentioned how these days the dress is for the bride no matter size or height so alterations are expected and thus made to be like any other dress :)
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CommentAuthorEllenH27
My sister is 5ft 10' and when she got married last year, her dress actually needed taking up! she did have flat shoes though. But I think you'll be OK xx
CommentAuthorleasa
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The dresses come in catwalk lentgh (which is 6ft) as standard, so you should be fine. Most people need them taking up.
Unless you buy a cheap copy, or a pre-loved which may have been altered already.
It often doesn't cost more to have a dress made to measure if you find a dressmaker instead of buy a designer dress off the rack. Or sample sales are good too. All shop samples are standard catwalk lentgh too. Some stores will even have sales of dresses that people ordered, but didn't buy. You could get lucky.
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CommentAuthorJennK
Some styles can be ordered in different lengths too but will usually need taking up anyway.
Try not to worry - I'm 5ft 10 and my cousin is 6ft 4 and we've both managed absolutely fine! I'm in the red, her in the ivory (mine will be in ivory when ordered :) the shop will measure you and will be made to your particular specifications! x
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CommentAuthorRebeccaH100
I'm 5'9 and have to have mine shortened!!!
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CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
Thanks everyone! I've seen a few second hand dresses that I like but I think I will steer clear as they will probably of been shortened! Also seen a lovely dress in BHS which is only just too short! Shows my toes!! Not sure if there is any way of getting this altered about an inch?!
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CommentAuthorMelanieR15
I wouldnt worry - I am 5"9 and went into the shop and was surprised that all the dresses I tried on were too long! I am wearing flat shoes for my wedding as my H2B is same height as me. I actually had to order my wedding dress in the shorter length - I couldn't believe it!
Basically - if you plan on wearing flat shoes you needn't worry as the dresses will be long enough for you. But if you plan on wearing heels, most designers can go up to 4 inches longer (I know this from watching say yes to the dress - great TU show!)
Good luck dress shopping - so exciting!
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CommentAuthorAmandaK74
Im 5ft 11 ish and im having to pay an extra £65 for my dress to be made longer, but im glad they could offer me that option
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CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
Thanks Amanda! So they can be altered? That's the main thing I'm worrying about, I've been told they can only be lengthened is they are made from lace or have pleats in the sides, not sure if that is the case for all seamstresses?
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CommentAuthor**MrsFarrelly2B**
Hi em, I'm 6ft and never thought I'd be able to get a dress from a shop as surely they'll be too short - like most clothes shops! However my dress is just the right length - I'm wearing kitten heel shoes so as to make it fit. If I'd gone for higher heels then it would be a bit too short. You'll be surprised when you try them on. Good luck xxx
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CommentAuthorFutureMrsB
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Hi i know it's an old thread but thought I'd respond here rather than create a new one.
Are there any particular designers you can recommend that do longer dresses or have an option of ordering a longer length? Eg I tried on some m0ri l33 dresses and they were just the right length without heels but would need to be taken in in the bust and apparently that would make the dress rise up slightly but just enough to make it too short for me... i was told that ***Pr0n0v1@5 do long lengths but any other recommendations would be appreciated
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CommentAuthorBecci93
I think 4llure bridal are fairly long from what I saw on 1ve f0und the g0wn
CommentAuthorBecci93
My 4lfred 4ng3l0 is also pretty long ... I'm 5 ft 8/9 and tried it with 4" platforms on and it was the perfect length
CommentAuthorSvitlanaM
I think you are worried in vain. It will be enough flat shoes.
CommentAuthorFutureMrsB
Thanks! I've seen some 4llure bridal dresses so will definitely keep that in mind when I'm dress shopping!
CommentAuthorBecci93
They are gorgeous .. Our nearest supplier is an hour away though and I'd already seen a gown I really liked in my home town and it was half the price of the 4llure I liked so I reined myself in!
CommentAuthorBecci93
Yet on America 4llure is way more affordable!' Unless I just picked a super expensive design
