Hey autumnstar68
I just read your story here. It's a tough situation. I know what it's like to feel like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place. I have another suggestion for you. When I went for the first time to try on dresses (at David's Bridal) they didn't do any hardcore measurments. All they asked me was what my jean size is, and they said a person's dress size is usually a size or two bigger than that ....which doesn't help our self esteem lol, but dresses run small apparently. So, maybe you can give your friend a call and just get her jean size ~ since the aunt is too upset to do it. This is assuming, of course, there is time for alterations. So, say your friend's jean size is an 8...order her a dress in a 10 or 12. I think going a bit bigger is safest ~ cause it's easier for a seamstress to take fabric away then to let out (God forbid there isn't enough fabric for that!). I hope this helps hun and everything works out. Keep us updated.