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Recommended Alterations and Undergarments

Recommended Undergarments & Alterations for Bridal Gowns

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A-Line or Ball Gown:

For A-Line or Ball gowns we recommend a thong or brief bodysuit with smoothing and shaping support for the mid-section. The Honeylove Queen Brief has strong mid-section contour while seamlessly covering your bottom. It is available in 5 shades and sizes XS-3X. Additionally, for full body coverage, we recommend the Spanx Suit Your Fancy Shaping Strapless Cupped Mid-Thigh Bodysuit. With built in cups and firm compression, the additional straps can be added if your dress can conceal them.

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Slit:

For dresses with a slit we recommend the Skims Solution Short Right or Left Leg Exposed. It has strong shaping support with one short leg cropped high to expose slit. It is available in 6 nude shades and sizes XXS-4X.

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Low Back:

For Dresses with a low or open back we recommend the Skims Low Back Short. With compression and smoothing short with a deep low back cut. Comes in 6 nude shades and sizes XXS-4X.

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Fit and Flare, Slip, Drop Waist:

For a fit and flare dress we recommend shape and contour support for mid-section, waist, and booty lift. The Honeylove SuperPower Short provides maximum support levels while coming in 5 hues and sizes XS-4X. Varying levels of support and waist lengths available.

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Plunging Neckline:

For gowns with a plunging neckline we recommend the Skims Deep Plunge Shapewear Bra. It is strapless with additional adjustable straps with a deep low front cut. Available in 6 nude shades and sizes XXS-4X.

HELPFUL TIPS FOR ALTERATIONS

Alterations should be expected to achieve the perfect fit and length, and are not included.

  • We recommend having your measurements (bust, waist, hip and height) professionally taken by a bridal salon, tailor or seamstress for the most accurate recordings.

  • We always recommend seamless underwear and if possible, no bra in favor of having your tailor fit bust cups to your gown.

  • Bust measurement is NOT the same as bra size.

  • If you are on a weight loss program we recommend ordering based on current measurements and altering the dress when it arrives. Dresses can typically be altered 2 sizes down while maintaining the integrity of the style.

Most tailors require appointments! We recommend at least 4-8 weeks for bridesmaid alterations and at least 8-12 weeks for bridal alterations. Depending on the style of dress, you should expect to have about 1-3 fittings. Prices will vary from tailor to tailor, and typically an estimate will be given during the first fitting.

Make sure you wear the undergarments (shape wear, etc.) to your fittings as well as a pair of shoes with the correct heel height that you will be wearing.

RECOMMENDED NY TAILORS

♥ SEW ELEGANT NYC – a Jenny Yoo partner 108 West 39th Street , New York , NY 10018 PHONE: 212.764.1701 *Sew Elegant will offer $50 off any service over $500, and waive rush fees for Jenny Yoo clients

SEW IN LOVE 55 West 39th Street , Suite 3 06, New York , NY 10018 PHONE: 212.498.9166

ALTERATION SPECIALISTS– 10% off for all Jenny Yoo customers 10 Locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn www.alterationspecialists.com

TAILORED BY ORNELA –10% off for all Jenny Yoo customers 862 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2, New York, NY 10065 PHONE: 646.861.2943 *Tailored by Ornela offers a Bridesmaid package– $150 for basic alterations

IGNACIO’S TAILORS 119 East 60th St. Suite 2 (between Lexington & Park Avenues), New York, NY 10022 PHONE: 212.758.2747

HALLAK CLEANERS – gown cleaning and preservation 1232 Second Ave New York, NY 10065 & 172 Johnson Ave Hackensack, NJ 07601 PHONE: 201.343.7333

RECOMMENDED CHI TAILORS

SEAMS: FINE TAILORING 505 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 PHONE: 773.549.7433

ETTE WEDDING TAILOR 1509 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614 PHONE: 773.880.9141 *Partners with Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists for gown preservation

DAVIS IMPERIAL CLEANERS 3325 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL 60659 PHONE: 866.267.4560

ARTHUR + LUCCA 2016 W. Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60612 PHONE: 312.307.1669

THE ALTERATIONIST 804 N Bishop St Chicago, IL 60642 PHONE: 773.425.7422

We are not responsible for any alterations that may be necessary after receiving the garment, and we take no responsibility for any alterations done by any tailor.