QuestionWhats the best way to put on a dress?
AnswerNicole,
I will assume you are taking about a wedding gown, which is a much more difficult operation than a simple dress The very first thing to do is go to the bathroom, it is much easier to do before you put on your gown. Next, put on your undergarments (bra, panties, garter, body-shaper, stockings, slip, etc.) and shoes. It is important to put your shoes on before your dress because leaning over will cause wrinkles. Now have someone hold the dress out, spreading the dress out until you can see the floor through the bottom. Leaning on your helper, step into the gown. Doing it this way will prevent your hair and makeup from getting into contact with the dress. Pull the dress up and place your hands on your hips, leaving them there until your back is secured. This is very important, holding the dress where it should be will insure a proper fit.
Always attach interior corsets first, either following the instructions below for a corset that ties, or starting at the top and working your way down for hooks and eyes. Try and make them as tight as you can.
If you have a zipper back, your helper should first hook the hook and eye, then holding the bottom of the zipper taught, zip up. If you have buttons and loops, a crochet hook can make this process much easier. Hook the loop and use the crochet hook to slide the button through.
If you have a corset back start with the strings in the top two loops, making sure the ribbon is not twisted and the ends are equally long. Starting on the same side each time, crisscross the strings through the loops like you are lacing sneakers. Make sure the strings are not twisted and always lie flat, tightening as you go down. The time to snap the modesty piece into place behind the corset strings is AFTER you have reached the end. Next, go back to the top and tighten all the way down again. Tie the strings right over left, left over right so you have a square knot, adjusting as necessary. Tuck the ends inside the dress.
Put on your jewelry, take a deep breath, then walk towards your new husband!
