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Ooh a custom dress may be really hard!

The biggest thing to plan for is the increase in boob size. Once I hit around 15 weeks, my boobs didn't get much bigger though.

Another thing to remember is that the front of your dress will need to be longer than the back of your dress because it has to go over a big bump.

I would ask when is the latest date you can give them your measurements.

This is me today--28 weeks + 1 day. My boobs haven't grown much at all but it seems like most other people's do! For me, the biggest difference other than baby bump is rib cage--my bra band size is like 2-3 inches bigger but cup size is the same. I'm normally a 2 on top in dresses and at this point I would probably go for a 4-6. Do you know what the fit/style.material of the dress is? For reference, I'm 5'7"--since you're several inches shorter, my guess is that your bump will be more prominent, but it's hard to predict!

*ETA* I'm having trouble uploading...maybe it's a sign that I should be working! I will try again in a minute.

I was a MOH at 32 weeks. We ordered two sizes up on my chest and then we actually just ordered extra fabric and they made me a new belly.

This was me at 28 weeks:

I would order a dress in a size that's much bigger and then alter it down. Much easier than trying to predict your actual size.

@Alivoo01: Congrats on your BFP!!! 29 weeks will be the perfect time to be BM because you would have 'popped' already but not look too big and swollen!!

I would also recommend adding a bit to your measurements and just make sure you have a tailor on hand who can give you last minute alterations, since it's soooo hard to predict, especially if it's your first pregnancy and you just don't know how you'll be carrying by 30 wks.

I was MOH at my best friends wedding 3 months postpartum, and had to turn in my measurements when I was 39 weeks pregnant, so I know your pain in reverse.

Good luck!!

@Alivoo01: there wa a big difference for me during that months time. Example? Bought a marerntiy shower dress at 27 weeks and by 31 weeks it was too small. I vote for ordering big and tailoring down!

One of my bridesmaids was 16 or 18 weeks pregnant for my wedding. Pre-pregnancy was a size 2 and they had her order a 6. It was still tight in her boobs (she is blessed in this area). The dresses weren't tight fitting at all, but the liner was, so she ended up having to cut a hole in the liner for her belly. The pictures are pretty funny. You couldn't tell otherwise she was pregnant, given the style of the dress.

I would order several sizes up, especially if it's a form fitting dress. You can always have it taken in but letting it out can get tricky.

@Alivoo01: Some bridesmaids dresses also have a maternity version. Check that option too. If the dress is an empire waist, it will be much easier to figure out measurements (because they'll really only need your bust measurement).

@Alivoo01: I would think so, so long as the stomach is empire waist...if it is more fitted in the stomach, I would go even larger and then have it altered down where needed.