To make your wedding day memorable for its sincere emotions and unbridled joy, it is important to choose “that” dress that will highlight your best features, will not fall off, will not rub, will not lose its marketable appearance ahead of time and will allow you to feel comfortable throughout the day. And to make it so, we recommend not to make the following 7 mistakes.
Too many advisers
Involving too many people in choosing a dress can be a big mistake – after all, there are as many opinions as there are people. Remember that it is your dress – and you should like it first and foremost. Mom, grandma, aunt, sister, friends and whoever else may give advice with the best intentions, but in a whirlwind of opinions, making a choice will be many times more difficult. Experts advise taking with you no more than two close people who share your tastes and are not inclined to impose their opinions.
Prejudices
It can be a good idea to look for references beforehand to see what you’re into, but don’t just stick to one style you picked out from a photo online. Try on different options to make sure you don’t miss out on the perfect dress; shopping doesn’t commit you to anything. Who knows, you might fall in love with a fuller option instead of a slimmer one, or vice versa—give yourself a chance to see yourself in different ways before you make a final decision.
Search for a ready-made option
Don’t be upset if you can’t find “that one” dress. Perhaps you just need to slightly adjust one of the options you like to your figure. The main thing is to choose the ideal time for alterations – on the one hand, so that the master has enough time to complete the order, on the other – so that you don’t have to alter it again by the time of the wedding. Small changes in the design will help to adjust the chosen dress to the individual features of your body.
Unrealistic expectations
Even the most beautiful dress in the world will not make you love your body – if you feel too plump or too skinny in all styles in a row, perhaps you should work on accepting yourself and only then return to the wedding salon. In addition, you need to consider the location of the celebration and the season. A long train, for example, is unlikely to be appropriate outdoors, and bare shoulders – in frosty weather. Make sure that the dress allows you not only to look stunning, but also to feel relaxed and move freely. Otherwise, a special occasion will turn into a tiring ordeal.
Fittings outside the budget
Decide in advance how much money you are willing to spend and let the salespeople know your budget. It may be tempting to try on the most expensive dress in the store, but rest assured that there is probably an equally good option in your price range. There is no point in getting upset if you cannot afford expensive samples: just keep looking in your segment. It is also a good idea to check the cost of the chosen model in online stores – wedding goods are often sold at an inflated price.
Inappropriate underwear
Most often, seamless panties and a nude strapless bra are the ideal choice, but some brides prefer shapewear. In general, it is worth trying on dresses in the set you plan to wear to the wedding, or something similar, to avoid unpleasant surprises and to form the right impression of the dress. For example, brightly colored underwear may be slightly translucent, while with a neutral set the impression will be completely different.
Last minute purchase
Buying a dress at the last minute is as bad an idea as buying the first one that fits. In the first case, you may find that nothing fits you, and in the second, you may be disappointed in your choice. No matter how you look at it, the dress is an important element of the ceremony, so you should approach the choice consciously. If you are not sure, but time allows, take some time to think. And do not forget that the veil and accessories also require attention.