Talk:The Saddle Row Review/@comment-3292369-20170108215149/@comment-25559529-20170119212705

I'm not so sure about a waitlist; it appears to me that the episode takes place over the course of a single day. I think Rarity could handle spacing the dressmaking out, as it is (simplistically) one design, and it's not stated that all of them need to be made on the day of opening.

Also, most of the dialogue during the presentation comes from Rarity (as was the decision to have Twilight wear the dress). Sassy doesn't even say anything during that scene (until she publicly "renames" the dress and introduces Twilight).

I think it's reasonable to assume that several ponies would want the pre-made dresses (or just one in this case). Rarity designed certain dresses that she (presumably) would end up making, and the episode does not establish Rarity trying to incorporate unique customization options into the business model (outside of her just doing it randomly by herself... when the pony that the dress is for isn't even present).

In my opinion, I think a smarter decision was to just start with the Princess Dress, and consult with each of the customers who wanted one so she would know how to customize it (rather than trying to start a chain)... while establishing that it does NOT take place over the course of a single day.