Dresses Expert Advice
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Your Questions
179 questions / 741 answers
What’s the lead time for a wedding dress now because of COVID?
Has covid changed how far out I need to order my wedding dress? What are the lead times for wedding dresses at the moment?
Updated : 22/06/2021
10 answersDo most wedding dresses need to be altered?
What’s the likelihood that I’ll need alterations for my wedding dress and how much would I be looking at? (Wondering if I should do made to measure instead.)
Updated : 15/06/2021
13 answersWhat type of bustle should I have?
Hello, I have an A-line wedding dress with horsehair trim. What do you recommend for the type of bustle?
Updated : 7/06/2021
7 answersWhy do bridal store staff suggest styles different to what I came in to try on?
Is this legit or just some kind of sales tactic?
Updated : 27/05/2021
7 answersCan you still hire wedding dresses?
Is wedding dress hire still a thing? I don't like the idea of buying a dress I'll only wear once. There doesn't seem to be dress rental around, but I feel like it use to be? Would love some recommendations.
Updated : 15/03/2021
5 answersThis is embarrassing but how am I meant to go to the toilet in a mermaid wedding dress?
My dream dress is a super fitted mermaid wedding gown - but without sounding crass - how does one pee in a dress like this? I've seen ones with a lace up back - but that seems like it would take ages to undo and do back up. I've heard of other brides simply not going for the whole night! Not keen on that idea.
Updated : 8/03/2021
5 answersWho can see your wedding dress before the wedding?
Are there any "rules" about who can see your wedding dress before the wedding?
Updated : 9/02/2021
4 answersI'm a 71-year-old bride-to-be, I don't want a white dress as I've been married before, what can I wear?
I don't want a bridesmaids dress either, and nothing too fancy. Any suggestions?
Updated : 3/12/2020
11 answersAre bridal stores taking appointments and doing fittings at the moment?
Hi there, we are planning our wedding for next year and I know the dress needs to be ordered pretty early. Are wedding dress stores open at the moment? Are they doing online viewings or anything like that?
Updated : 28/04/2020
2 answersWhat's the best way to store my wedding dress?
Hi, I am getting married in August (fingers crossed) and I'm due to pick up my wedding dress at the end of May. I have seen on my wedding dress suppliers social media that they only provide a carry bag for dresses and obviously I want to look after the dress in the best possible way before the wedding. I am looking into purchasing a dress bag that will keep my dress safe before and after the wedding. Can you recommend any dress bags, places in Australia would be preferred.
Updated : 1/04/2020
2 answers