Cinderella Dress/Costume for plus size girl?

[UGAFan0829]

We're taking our niece and nephew to the World, and I want to surprise her with a trip to BBB. In trying to save a little money, I wanted to get her dress ahead of time, but I'm not having much luck in finding her size. She's a little on the chunkier size and is wearing 12-14 size children's clothes. The biggest size dress that I've been able to find is a 10 and that's nowhere close to what she needs. Does anyone here have any idea of where I could find a dress to fit her? She has her heart set on being Cinderella and I really don't want to disappoint her. Also, if there's another board that may be more helpful to post this on, please let me know. Thanks!

 

[Bearvet]

That is so thoughtful of you - what a wonderful surprise for your niece! I don't have suggestions about where to buy one, but if you have time before your trip maybe you (or someone you know that sews) could make one? I know I've seen patterns for adult sizes, so that's a thought.

Maybe try posting on the Creative Community Board here and see if anyone has suggestions. Being a plus size adult is not easy, being a plus size child is even trickier. Good luck!

 

[mickeymaker2003]

You can bring your own dress to BBB as well. You might want to contact someone on etsy and have a dress custom made for her measurements. That way, it wouldn't be overly long on her, but it would still make it around her middle comfortably.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

There are several people on etsy who custom make princess dresses, including Cinderella. They're usually nicer than the ones that are sold in the BBD and a LOT more comfortable (you can get a dress that won't be hot and itchy in Florida heat), and you can get the dress custom made for your niece.

Have fun; I bet she'll have a really good time!

 

[Sgt Mickey]

I also have a niece who is plus size and it is such a pain even to buy something big because she is still the same height as a child her age so it is too long. I would see if you can get one made that would be awesome.

 

[MelaBella]

Somewhere (maybe the Theme Park Attractions and Strategies board) there is a thread about the BBB. The ladies there recommend buying the dresses from someone named Mrs. B (or something similar) on e-bay. I bought my daughter's dress from here a few years ago and I believe it was a 12. I'd check with her before making a dress because her prices were very reasonable.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

My DD12 wears an adult plus size up top and a regular adult size on the bottom but she is short.

The last time she wanted to be a Disney princess I found a costume on buycostume.com and took it to a seamstress I know who altered it to fit her. It was less than 20.00 for the alterations and she was thrilled.

If you don't want to go that route, I agree with others about finding someone on Etsy to make one for you.

 

[cyndik1111]

in a similar boat- just ordered this cinderella costume

http://www.costumeexpress.com/Cinderella-Prestige-Teen-Costume/801911/ProductDetail.aspx

It is preteen and looks like it would be short on a preteen, so a younger girl it might come to her ankles. I was gonna alter the neckline a little if it was too revealing (add a panel or cinch it up a little)

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If you don't like this one, try ordering a woman's small on amazon. I found one that will be my back up if this one doesn't work.

 

[mommiemade]

You can bring your own dress to BBB as well. You might want to contact someone on etsy and have a dress custom made for her measurements. That way, it wouldn't be overly long on her, but it would still make it around her middle comfortably.

I second the suggestion to look on Etsy. There are some beautiful dresses and some are even reasonably priced.

 

[AnnaNonamus]

I found a shop on Etsy that made affordable satin Princess dresses styled after the Disney Princess's for about $25. She made them from our measurements. Her name on Etsy is Tootietots. We picked up a satin dress styled after Ariel's pink dress.

She does have a Cinderella one in the shop for $24 right now, though.