Vera To The Rescue | Say Yes to the Dress | TLC
Christy’s Journey to the Perfect Fit
Christy Banky is at the altar of change in her life. She’s back at the Kleinfeld alterations department, hoping for the perfect fit for her wedding dress. Christy had purchased her gown six months ago, and at that time, she never imagined she would end up loving it. At first, she was unsure if the dress was the right choice. It wasn’t until the fitting when the team noticed something concerning.
The dress was too small, as it only came in a size 28, and Christy was a size 32. The alteration team was thrown into a bit of a panic when it seemed impossible for the dress to fit. However, Vera, the alterations manager, stepped in with the challenge of working her magic to make it fit.
As Christy returned for her fitting, she had lost over 117 pounds, completely changing her body shape. Her dress, which was once too small, was now far too large. The dress was so big that it could almost fit two people inside. This drastic change in size meant the dress would need to be completely reconstructed to fit her new figure. Vera assured Christy that it was possible, but it would require hard work and careful alterations.
With the team going through the painstaking task of reconstructing the dress, Christy’s nerves grew as she wondered if her wedding dress would ever feel like hers. Finally, after a long wait, she returned for the final fitting. The dress was no longer falling down or too big—it fit like a glove. Christy was overwhelmed with emotion as she looked at herself in the mirror, seeing the vision she had always dreamed of.
In the weeks leading up to her wedding in Syracuse, New York, Christy and her fiancé, Warren, were ready to exchange their vows. The day arrived, and as Christy walked down the aisle in her now-perfect dress, the room filled with admiration. The long journey of weight loss, alterations, and self-discovery led to this moment of pure happiness. Her dress was everything she had hoped for, and she looked stunning as she said “I do.”
