What To Wear When Trying on Wedding Dresses
Your big day might be coming up, you may have a friend or family member that’s getting married, or you’re just curious altogether about what to wear when you try on wedding dresses. Whatever the circumstance, you will find exactly what you want to know here within this article.
When trying on a wedding dress, wearing appropriate undergarments and even accessories help give you the overall best idea of what dress fits you the best. But not any undergarments will do. You’ll need to plan ahead and know just which ones to bring, so ensure you find the perfect dress.
With endless options, it’s understandable that figuring out what to bring to wear underneath your dress choices would either be daunting or not the first thing on your list of to-figure-outs. However, since the possibilities for wedding dresses are so versatile, the undergarment choices are as well. So keep reading to find out some tips and tricks that’ll help with the perfect dress hunt.
What Makes the Day You're Trying on a Wedding Dress So Special?
Shopping for a wedding dress is not just shopping for a wedding dress. It’s not your average shopping trip in the least. The day that you decide to try on wedding dresses is a day to celebrate not only you but your person and the upcoming event. It is also an opportunity for you to celebrate this soon-to-be occasion with your family and friends or, rather, your shopping crew. Generally speaking, when you’re wedding dress shopping, you may take a few close friends, siblings, or mom.
Since you might have someone or a few people with you while you’re checking out dresses for your big day, you should know not only what makes it special but how you can make it even more special than it will already be.
The day that you try on wedding dresses is a celebration in itself. To ensure that it goes smoothly, make sure that you already have your budget set and figure out how strict you want to be with that budget. Feel free to share your budget with anyone who might tag along with you so that you don’t have a lot of unnecessary pressure in the room for something that’s not within your means.
Most people overlook one major thing, choose who you will bring carefully. If you don’t want to bring anyone in particular, then great, you can skip this step. Who you have surrounding you while you’re looking at yourself in the mirror in what will hopefully be your dream wedding dress will make all the difference. You will often see the dresses that you try on in a new light when you have fun and optimistic people surrounding you. What can also make this day special is just having fun with it?
Don’t overcomplicate your day with overscheduling and over planning. While scheduling and planning have their upsides, they also have their downsides, and you have to learn how to go with the flow when the opportunity allows for it.
With that being said, plan a fun brunch before you get started or after the first visit. You all have something to talk about and be excited about with the next consultations on your schedule. Maybe plan a mini spa day for yourself or your group after the long day of shopping.
Overall, remember that you’re shopping for your dress, for your day, and on your time, so you should make sure that you are having a blast from beginning to end. It might also be a good idea to take a few pictures throughout your day so that you can have memories for later.
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What to Wear When Trying on Wedding Dresses?
As a rule of thumb, strapless bras, body-shaping underwear, slips, and even neutral-colored undergarments are within the basics for trying on wedding dresses. However, since those are just the basics, it’s important to know a few advanced tips as well before you take to the town.
If you don’t already know the type/style of dress you’re going for, the best answer we can give is to make sure that you are wearing something neutral that will not produce those unwanted panty lines and something breathable.
That would be the go-to response. If you are a little more familiar with what you are looking for, those general guidelines do still apply, but you may want to find undergarments that match the style that you are more drawn to.
This could mean getting simple backless bras so that it gives off the illusion that you don’t have one on at all. But, of course, it will all depend on preference which is why it’s so important to plan.
A few things that you should probably avoid would be:
- Pre-picking your undergarments if you have no idea the style that you’re looking for
- Coming into consultation in a full-body suit or corset
- Not understanding the activities that you have planned for the full day
If you have a pretty hefty schedule for your shopping day already planned, make sure that you wear breathable undergarments or bring a change of underwear. A fresh start and end to your day can make a world of difference when putting on and pulling off multiple dresses while someone is helping you if you know what we mean.
Can I Wear a Thong to Try on Wedding Dresses?
Frequently, soon-to-be brides stray closer and closer to the option of wearing a thong while trying on a wedding dress to avoid panty lines. However, while wearing a thong is an option, you may want to try something else.
Remember that a bridal consultant will be helping you in and out of your dresses. You may also be walking around the styling area in your undergarments, and you may not want to be in just a thong while doing that.
If you decide to wear a thong on your shopping day, make sure to bring a slip to put over it as a backup method. So yes, a thong can be worn while trying on dresses. It just may not be the most comfortable or suitable option for the things that you have to do in between.
How Should You Wear Your Hair When Trying on Wedding Dresses?
It’s important to know that not everything has a rule to it. There is no particular way that you should or shouldn’t wear your hair while trying on a wedding dress. Remember that it’s your day and you should be able to do what you want. However, there are a few ways to wear your hair on your big shopping day to help give you an idea of the look you want to go for on your actual wedding day.
If you know that you want to do an updo, then it would generally be suggested to wear your hair in an up-style during your fittings. If you want to wear your hair half down and half up, then do that as well. The idea here is to try and wear your hair to replicate how you want to see yourself on your big day. If you do this, you may realize that the style that you wanted may not be what you were hoping it would be in the first place. This gives you plenty of time to figure out a new hairstyle.
If you aren’t sure or don’t have too much preference about your hairstyle, wear your hair as normal. Just make sure to bring bobby pins and rubber bands so that you can modify your hair as needed during your fitting.
A key tip to take into consideration for your big day regarding your hair would be to make sure that any hair washing and styling is done the day before the wedding and never the morning of. You want to eliminate any chances of hair products like gels or colorings getting on any of the materials of the dress.
Should I Wear Makeup When Trying on Wedding Dresses?
There may be many gray areas when it comes to wearing makeup while trying on wedding dresses. You don’t want to look like you’re completely tired or like you just rushed into your fitting from hanging out on the sofa all day, but you also don’t want to have a full set face of makeup. What you want to remember here is that minimal makeup is best.
Wearing some form of makeup might give you a better idea of what you may look like on your big day, but it is not an essential part of your fitting. Take note that if you get makeup on a dress, you may have to pay for that dress regardless if it is one that you like or not. To keep that from happening, it would be best to wear very minimal makeup with the use of a good setting spray or to not wear makeup at all. Here are some different makeup looks to help you decide.
What Kind of Bra Should I Wear When Trying on Wedding Dresses?
As mentioned above, the type of bra you should wear while trying on a wedding dress should be completely based on the type of dress you are looking for. Try to wear something that caters to the fit and lining of the dresses you plan to try on. If you have absolutely no idea of the type of dress you want, go with the general rule; neutral colors, a strapless bra, or a backless bra. If you do chose to wear a bra with straps, there are tricks you can do to make sure your bra straps aren’t constantly falling down.
You can’t go too wrong with any of those options. However, if you are nervous about wearing the wrong thing, take a large purse or a small bag with you that contains a few undergarment options so that you can modify your choices as needed.
What Should a Guest Wear to a Wedding Dress Appointment?
Your guest(s) can wear anything to a wedding dress appointment. Remember, as we mentioned earlier, not everything has to have a rule to it. You can make up the rules as you go if you want. A fun idea may be to have your wedding dress shopping crew dress to a certain theme or color scheme to make it that much more fun. If you’re not into all of that, tell your shopping crew to dress comfortably yet classy.
Some studios may offer complimentary drinks or Hors D oeuvres throughout fittings, and the experience is a lot more fun if you are dressed for the occasion. So don’t overdo it but don’t underdo it either. The little black dress is always in fashion. Just keep in mind that it’s your day, so you can make up the rulebook as you go.
Outro
You should be all prepped and set for your big day. Whether it’s your day coming up or that of a friend or family member, you have a better idea of what you should or shouldn’t wear while shopping for wedding dresses, whether it’s for the bride or the guest(s). Although weddings are fun to plan, fun to shop for, and even more fun to celebrate on the big day, it can be just as nerve-wracking for the bride.
Remember that there is no rulebook to alleviate the potential stress that a bride can feel from finding the perfect dress, finding the perfect band or venue, or even planning the most amazing bachelorette party. The most important takeaway here is that your wedding dress shopping venture is completely customizable. However, maybe you want to dress up a little more than what you’d wear to a chiropractor appointment.
You can customize your shopping excursion to be exactly what you envisioned; it can match your true personality or even a dream theme of yours. Whichever direction that you decide to go in, keep in mind that the bride is the boss. If you don’t find your perfect dress, there’s no need to worry. At least it was an amazing day, right?
The perfect dress does not have to be found within one day of shopping. Trust that you will find what you’ve been looking for all along, and remember that you will have fun hunting for it.
