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Wandering
into a bridal-wear store completely unprepared is okay if you’re there just to
browse, but if you’re earnestly in the market for a dress and the clock is
ticking, you’d better get serious. Know what to take with you when you go
wedding gown shopping for the best possible experience.
DRESS SHOPPING CHECKLIST ITEM #1: ONE OR TWO TRUSTED FRIENDS
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When wedding dress shopping, your best defense against
making a decision you might regret is bringing along your two closest female
friends or relatives. If you don’t yet have temple garments but will be wearing
them on your wedding day, take an endowed person with you to advise you on
dresses that may not cover your garments.
Choose people who are supportive of the wedding, whom you
are comfortable with,
and whom you can handle taking constructive criticism
from as well as praise. Don’t take more than two other people, though –
shopping with a mob of girlfriends is worse than shopping alone, Hahaha!
DRESS SHOPPING CHECKLIST ITEM #2: A NOTEBOOK AND PENCIL
HAVE A SMALL NOTEBOOK AND PENCIL TUCKED AWAY INSIDE YOUR
PURSE TO TAKE NOTES DURING THE DRESS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. YOU CAN JOT DOWN
STYLES OR CUTS OF DRESSES THAT LOOK GOOD ON YOU AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FOR
DRESSES THAT YOU PARTICULARLY LIKE.
IT MAY ALSO BE HELPFUL TO RATE EACH DRESS ON A SCALE OF 1 TO
5 ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS LENGTH, CUT, AND SKIRT FULLNESS,
AND SO ON. SAVE THE NOTES TO REVIEW LATER ON, AFTER YOU LEAVE THE STORE.
DRESS SHOPPING CHECKLIST ITEM #3: A CAMERA OR CAMERA PHONE
TAKING PICTURES OF THE DRESSES YOU LIKE BEST AND REVIEWING
THEM LATER GIVES YOU A WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE THAN JUST LOOKING IN THE
MIRROR IN THE CHANGING ROOM. YOU’LL HAVE TO CHECK WITH THE RETAILER FIRST TO
MAKE SURE THAT PICTURE-TAKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE STORE, BUT BRINGING A
CAMERA IS THE BEST WAY TO EVALUATE THE PROS AND CONS OF DIFFERENT DRESSES.
DRESS SHOPPING CHECKLIST ITEM #4: THE RIGHT SHOES
You can’t buy your wedding shoes until you buy the wedding
dress, but you can know approximately what height shoes you’ll ultimately
choose. Bring shoes with a similar sized heel for trying on dresses.
You can let out or bring up a hemline, but only to a certain
point. Make shopping easier on yourself by wear similar shoes to what you will
be wearing on your wedding day.
DRESS SHOPPING CHECKLIST ITEM #5: UNDERGARMENTS
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Bridal-wear retailers may provide a slip, but it’s best to
bring your own just to be on the safe side.
Modest wedding dresses aren't going to be sleeveless, so
don’t worry about a special bra. In fact, if you don’t have garments now but
will by the time your wedding day arrives, the bra straps provide an excellent
guide for how far out the neckline can extend before exposing the garments.
After you buy your dress, take time to find the right undergarments and then do
a check with them and your dress. Ensure your undies don’t pinch or slip. Try
sitting, bending over, and dancing around the room, and ensure you’ll be
comfortable and confident on your special day.
Avoid setting yourself up for failure or disappointment by
following these simple rules of thumb when going out to find the perfect LDS
wedding dress. Bring a friend, a notebook, a camera, and the right shoes and
undergarments to help you make the best decision possible.
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