Shopping for a wedding dress can be a stressful experience. Some brides are overwhelmed by the concept of trying on several dresses in front of an audience and would rather take their time and surf the Web to explore the endless online wedding dress shopping options available. And that’s okay ! Shopping your wedding gown online gives you the opportunity to try a lot of dresses in the comfort of your home with your choice of shoes and jewelry and without the pressure of a sales person. Besides eliminating the nervousness of being in the spotlight, buying a wedding dress online can be a huge budget-saver. With such an important purchase, here are some things to keep in mind when opting to order your wedding dress online.
Do go try dresses on
Even if you are trying to avoid going into a store to find a wedding gown, this is an important step. This will reinforce your idea as to what looks good on you, as well as what fabrics will flatter your body type. Not to mention you can seek the help of professionals, including having them get your exact measurements – another important step in ordering a dress online.
Know your measurements
To shop for a dress with the right fit, you’ll need to know your accurate measurements : your bust, your waist, and your hips. The best case scenario is that the place you’re ordering your dress from will ask for your measurements and then make a gown to fit you. Some wedding online shops, such as PickedDresses, do. For an additional CAD$ 10.0, their tailors will use your exact measurements to create a made-to-order dress. They have a special collection of gorgeous wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and Lace Wedding Dresses at up to 80% off the retail prices :
Know your body type
You should begin by knowing how your bust, waist, and hips are in proportion with each other. That way, you can eliminate silhouettes, necklines, and waistlines that don’t flatter your figure, no matter how pretty they look on the model. This is key while you shop online so you can filter search results to only show you the styles that you are looking for.
Get familiar with fabrics
Certain fabrics are stretchy, allowing you to order your dress according to your bust size. Some are unforgiving and show off every curve. Others are stiffer and make a swishing sound as you walk. Do make sure you understand what type of fabric you’ll be working with. Just know what you’re looking for so you’re comfortable in your dress.
Read product descriptions thoroughly
Dress descriptions help you understand exactly what you’re buying. This will give you a clear understanding of what fabrics are being used, how the dress is lined, where the gown is made. Make sure you scroll through all of the images.
Know the shipping, cancellation and return policy
Would you still buy it if shipping cost as much as the dress? Or take a risk if you weren’t allowed to return it? Some dresses ship immediately. Others will take several months to ship. Some sites will allow you to return the dress if you’re not satisfied with how it fits. Many sites will charge a restocking fee. And others will not accept returns. Make sure you know what their policy is when it comes to canceling your dress order and/or returning it.
Do leave plenty of time for delivery
If your wedding dress is being custom made or shipped from abroad, this is especially important. Check delivery times with the retailer and add on a little extra too. You don’t want to be stressing that it won’t arrive in time for the wedding.
I hope this article proves that when it comes to buying a wedding dress it really isn’t about how much you spend. A cheap wedding dress can be a good choice because what really matters is how the dress makes you feel. If it fits you well and suits your style, then you’ll always end up feeling like a million dollars.
Mon nom est Lova et je suis passionnée de déco. J’adore organiser des jolies fêtes : anniversaires, soirées, brunchs, réceptions, mariages, etc. Et si le thème est original, c’est encore mieux ! ;-) C’est pourquoi j’ai créé ce blog.
