Wedding Dress Bustle Advice (& Alternatives)

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Essentially, any dress with a train that’s going to hinder your ability to party. That includes any gown that has a train that will be stepped on all night, or a gown with a train that’s so long you actually won’t be able to walk around.  I find this is one of my number one questions brides ask during their appointments. If it’s long enough to be in the way, you could benefit from a bustle. 

Which Dresses Need To Be Bustled?

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Don’t let a long train stop you from buying your dream dress!

Which Dresses Need To Be Bustled?

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Short dresses, dresses without a train, or dresses with a baby train. Slinkier gowns with very little train are super easy to add a loop to the underside of the train. This makes it easy for you to put the loop around your wrist and sort of “drape” your gown without compromising the design. In my opinion, a gown with only a few inches of train should either be left to trail behind you all night or given 

Which Dresses Don’t Need A Bustle?

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a simple loop. Adding a bustle to a gown like that almost looks like an accident, and I’d say, enjoy the fact that you’re wearing a wedding gown and embrace the little bit of gorgeous fabric trailing behind you. When else in your life do you get a chance to feel so extravagant?! Extra note: You know which other dresses don’t need a bustle? Your dress if you don’t want it! It’s true, while these are all ‘best 

Which Dresses Don’t Need A Bustle?

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suggestions’ for bustle aid, if you don’t want to bustle your gown – no matter the train length – you really don’t have to! We have a few extra suggestions for keeping your train safe further down the post.

Which Dresses Don’t Need A Bustle?

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There are two main types: an under bustle and an over bustle. An over bustle has one or more hooks on the top of the train that get lifted up and hooked over the top of the gown. An under bustle is basically the opposite, with hooks or ties that pick up the train and fold it under itself. So depending on the fabric and construction of your dress, you may need more or less complicated bustling. 

What Style Of Bustle Is Best?

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I’ve heard conflicting rules as to whether certain fabrics should be busted over or under, and I think the most important thing to remember is that you like how it looks.

What Style Of Bustle Is Best?

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I recommend asking about bustles while you are dress shopping. Your bridal stylist is a valuable resource of knowledge and tips!  Odds are, your stylist can show you a couple options and you can see what your dress may look like if you decide to purchase it. Once you’ve found “the one” your alteration appointments will be where you actually choose the bustle. A talented seamstress can talk with you 

When Do I Decide My Bustle?

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about your bustle options and what style is best for you and the look you want to achieve.

When Do I Decide My Bustle?

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Three suggestions: make sure to buy a dress that doesn’t have an extravagant train, have the train shortened, or get a second dress! But ultimately, it’s what’s going to make you the happiest and most comfortable. I’ve seen a bride hula hoop in a ballgown, so no train should ever get in the way of what you want to do at your reception!

What If I Hate Bustles?

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On your wedding day you will be IN the gown – so someone else will need to bustle it for you.  I’d recommend having your Maid of Honor or bridesmaids do a test run for you. Have them come to your final dress fitting! That way, they can learn from the expert seamstress, ask questions, and have a very clear idea of how the bustle works and is supposed to look on that day.

Any Extra Advice?

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Bustles can be super simple or very elaborate, so factor in an additional cost for how much bustle your gown may need. I’ve heard some brides express frustration about how much their alterations cost, and if you’re trying to keep things more simple and less expensive, perhaps a gown with less train is in the cards for you.

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