To Bustle or Not to Bustle that is
the Question!
After
saying yes to the dress of your dreams and entering into the time of
alterations one aspect to your dress that you might want to consider is whether
or not you should bustle you dress. Well you might be wondering why I should
bustle my dress in the first place. You might be thinking why I would want to
alter my dress. I love the way the train flows behind me and I have the dream
of dancing the night away just the way the dress is, but this might not be the
practical option. Imagine this you have
picked the dress of your dreams. It is the one you have had your eye on and it
is absolutely gorgeous. It has beautiful intricate beading throughout the whole
dress with that long flowing train that you love and because you love the
aspect of the long train you decide not to bustle the dress. This was a big
mistake. First you realize that your dress seems to be getting dirty! On top of
that someone just step on your train and it ripped. Now you have to carry it on
your arm and this dress is not the lightest. It because more of a problem and
you catch yourself not being able to enjoy your day because you’re constantly
worrying about your dress. This problem could have been avoided all together if
she would have just bustled the dress.
American Bustle Verse the French
Bustle
The
American Bustle
This bustle is also referred to as the outer bustle.
This style is created when the train is hooked to the outside of your dress by
buttons or hooks placed with corresponding loops.
The
French Bustle
The look of the French bustle is created by a series
of ribbons that can be found inside the dress. The train is then lifted and
your bridesmaids will tie the ribbons that are either color coded or numbered
together to create this secure, elegant look. This is a great bustle for ball
gowns, or dresses that are made with heavy or delicate fabrics.
So when choosing the dress of your dreams you should really think about bustling your dress. It can have a huge impact on your special day!
