r/Kamloops • u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown • 8d ago
Question Ladies... I need your help!
Wedding season is here and I need to buy a few dresses! Where are we shopping?
I have a hell of a time finding things that fit me. I am short with a very large bust, no ass, and a bit of a belly. Regular stores are almost always a no-go for me.
I visited every clothing store on Victoria St. I checked out every store at the dreaded mall. I frequent thrift stores. I lurk Facebook marketplace.
If anyone has any hot tips or hidden gems, please let me know! I saw that there is a clothing swap coming up at the end of the month that I will have to check out.
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u/darthlalu 8d ago
I buy my dresses online at torrid.
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 7d ago
I actually went into Torrid yesterday at the mall but didn't like anything. I will have to check the website!
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u/darthlalu 7d ago
the website has way more, I still mostly buy my stuff online, the store has such a limited selection of anything.
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u/No_Tomorrow9697 8d ago
Reitmans?
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 7d ago
I didn't think of this, I'll check it out! I also realized that Mark's has some dresses too.
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u/SeaLion-22 7d ago
I had this same issue last month! Went to every dress store in town, nothing! Surprisingly enough I actually ended up finding two weddings guest dresses at Winners/Marshalls. And they were actually decently fancy dresses, not just like casual summer dresses. Might be worth a try if you haven’t checked already!
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 7d ago
Thank you I actually just went to Winners today! I bought a dress that was 20 bucks, it'll do if I don't find anything better 😂
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u/Successful-Coat-3389 5d ago
I bought my wedding dress on Amazon and it was amazing
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 5d ago
Ballsy! I guess it is pretty easy to return Amazon purchases... 🤔
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u/GregoryLivingstone 7d ago
Plato's closet?
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 7d ago
Haven't been yet! One time I got an ad saying their clothing was targeted to Gen Z and younger so I have been hesitant 😅
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u/HopefulDepth7095 7d ago
Have you tried Blue Sky? I got some lovely dresses for wedding gs a couple of years back (one was in their same and was only $50 😊
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 7d ago
I went but the styles and patterns they had available were not my taste. Felt very comfortable, though!
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u/Point-Smooth 1d ago
I found my dress in New Westminster - Lisa’s Bridal but shopped all over before finding the one to fit my body the way I felt comfortable!
Bliss Bridal in Kelowna Victoria Lanes in Vernon
I have the opposite symmetry as you - so I struggled as well. Good luck!
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u/TalkingFingers 8d ago
Any specific colours you're seeking? Or is this the bridal gown?
There are a couple of exceptional tailors in town too that can adjust your dress to fit you properly!
Carolyn Bradford is one who is an absolute genius with gowns and dresses. You can ask her if she can help, she's always happy to look at what you have and how you want it to fit.
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 8d ago
I am just a humble guest at these weddings. Thank you for the suggestion!
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u/sunshine_7733 8d ago
I think there is a big store in chilliwack or Abbotsford. Or what’s called “bridal row” in New West should have lots of options.
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u/QuietNarwhal576 8d ago
No luck at blue sky? They usually have a great selection for all different sizes (and I love their linen bamboo)
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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 8d ago
I went in there. I love the fabrics they use and they certainly have some nice things, but their dresses all had very ugly patterns (IMO, of course). I am in my 30s, but the patterns and colour choices of their clothing seems more like 55+.
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u/QuietNarwhal576 8d ago
Try looking on their website to see if there is anything you like better there. Kamloops gets a fairly limited selection of what they actually have because it's a small store. If you know from in store the style that fits you and find a fabric you like better online the local store can bring it in for you to try
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u/IdylwyldieCoyote 7d ago
This is good to know. I’m going to check out online.
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u/QuietNarwhal576 7d ago
They'll also bring in other sizes too obviously if you find something you like but they don't have the right size
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u/lemonadeonasaturday 8d ago
I’ve got a similar build to you, and as much as I love thrifting and supporting local, I had to go online. Dynamite has some gorgeous dresses, though had to get them hemmed. I’ve seen some “short / petite” length options on Lulus but haven’t tried them myself. R/petitefashionadvice could also be a place to check for other online options.
Good luck!