Finding your perfect wedding dress can be fun but also stressful. The following tips will help you find the right fit and look that you want.
Take your time:
Finding the right dress may take hours or even days. Plan for enough time to try on multiple dresses and make the right decision.
Shop where there are sizes:
Call ahead to bridal shops and ask if they carry different sizes. Some may only have samples in one size which makes it harder to get an idea of how they will look. Go to the stores that have dresses that are off-the-rack or those that have a variety of sample sizes.
Bring one friend:
It is better to have a person along who knows your style-sense. This will be a lot easier and less confusing than bringing along a group of people.
Dress appropriately:
Wear the kind of shoes and undergarments that you plan on wearing for your wedding. Have a bra that is strapless or ask if the shop has undergarments in your size that you can borrow. Your height of shoes will vary how the dress looks and fits so wear those similar to what you’ll wear on your big day.
Wear light or no makeup:
It is best to wear no makeup or lipstick so you don’t stain the dresses. If you do wear makeup, keep the fabric away from your face and wear water-based makeup and just lip balm for your lips.
Try various styles:
Try a full gown, an off-the-shoulder, a strapless gown, and a slender fit. This will help you determine what style looks the best on you. Place each dress into a maybe or no pile. Get rid of the no dresses and try on the maybes again. Do this until you have found two or three dresses that you like.
Try the complete ensemble:
After you have narrowed it down, put it all together. Put on the bustle, wear a veil, do the lace, buttons, and fasteners, and try different accessories.
Gather other opinions:
Others can give valuable opinions that you maybe can’t, or don’t want to, see. It is your decision but having others weigh in can help you find the best one.
Don’t make a quick decision:
If you aren’t completely sure of your decision, take a day to think about it. Often sleeping on it will help take the pressure off. Also check other stores to have more options.
Take your time and don’t stress out over finding the perfect dress. There are a lot of great options out there. Relax, have fun, and take the pressure off when you look for your gown.
