How to Dress for a Wedding in Canada

How to dress for a wedding Introduction

I’m not one for writing about weddings. I don’t think I’ve ever been to a wedding that didn’t involve at least one of the following: a trip to the hospital, a runaway bride/groom, or someone who was clearly having second thoughts. Still, there are some things you simply can’t do without–and that includes finding your perfect dress.

You know the old saying: “If God had meant women to wear trousers, he would have given them thicker ankles.” But this doesn’t mean you should run out and buy ill-fitting pants right now; instead, let’s talk about how best to approach dressing for your special day!

Step into your new wedding dress and look at yourself in the mirror–without any help.

• Stand up straight and look at yourself from all angles. You’re going to be turning around a lot, so it’s important to know how your dress looks from behind, too.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. There’s nothing wrong with asking someone else in the bridal party or your mom or whoever to come over and see how something looks on you. I always recommend getting a second opinion because most people are so focused on themselves that they won’t notice things like “the back of this dress looks like a pie chart” or “the neckline is too low.”
• Be aware of how the dress looks in the mirror (and in photographs). If there is something about your outfit that bothers you, fix it before walking down the aisle! Don’t let discomfort ruin an otherwise perfect day for everyone else involved—you’ll thank yourself later when looking back at photos years later and wondering why did we ever think those shoes were appropriate?

Don’t let the sales clerk talk you into a shorter or shorter hem.

As you can probably guess, the hem length is the one thing that can’t be adjusted if it doesn’t work out. So if you’re worried about it being too short or long, keep these tips in mind:

• If you’re short, the hem may be too long. In this case, a sales clerk might suggest shortening the dress to fit your height and weight (i.e., to make sure that it fits well around your waist). But unless there’s already a slit in the dress or other design feature that makes cutting off fabric easy to do yourself (or unless you have an experienced tailor), it’s better not to shorten anything until after trying on all of your options.
• If you are tall and thin or plus-size with a large bust, the hem may be too short because most dresses are made for average proportions—and full skirts tend not to work well for women with smaller frames who want more coverage up top without looking frumpy! But don’t worry; some retailers offer custom alterations at no additional cost with orders placed online before they arrive at stores/shipping centers so they can alter as needed before shipping out items – just ask them when placing an order.

You’re not trying on clothes for a job interview; you’re trying on a dress for a party with lots of people wearing it.

You’re not trying on clothes for a job interview; you’re trying on a dress for a party with lots of people wearing it.

• You don’t have to be perfect. A wedding dress is a special occasion, and no one expects you to look like a celebrity or model. Don’t stress about every little detail—even if you can’t decide between two styles, wear them both!
• It’s okay to be different. Like all rules, this one has exceptions: if your style leans toward the unconventional or avant-garde (and even if it doesn’t), it doesn’t hurt to try something new that might surprise everyone in attendance. Again: this isn’t about impressing anyone but yourself; so embrace your inner fashion rebel and get out there—and then step back when necessary!

There’s no need to play matchmaker by bringing someone else into the dressing room.

There’s no need to play matchmaker by bringing someone else into the dressing room.

If you’re shopping with a friend, it might be nice to have them help out by taking pictures of you in different outfits for your future reference.

Make sure you don’t step off the pedestal the fit person created for you–you can do it yourself.

• Make sure you don’t step off the pedestal the fit person created for you–you can do it yourself.
• Don’t be afraid to try something on two or three times before making a final decision. This isn’t because they’re doing anything wrong, but because they are trying to make sure everything fits perfectly and looks amazing on you.
• Don’t feel bad about asking lots of questions; if something doesn’t seem right, don’t hesitate to ask!
• Don’t let the sales clerk talk you into a shorter or shorter hem (or any alterations at all) unless absolutely necessary–the dress should fit properly when trying it on for size in its original form, without any alterations whatsoever!

If a significant other is with you, he or she will be willing to wait outside until you’re ready.

If you have a significant other, chances are he or she will be willing to wait outside until you’re ready. It’s probably best for both of you to stay away from the dressing room anyway—the bride should be the only one who sees herself in the dress, so it’s best if no one else is there when she puts it on. If your partner wants to see what you look like before heading down the aisle, just remind him that he’ll get plenty of opportunities once they’re married!

Don’t be afraid to try something on two or three times before making a final decision.

No matter how much you love an item of clothing, you might want to try it on again before making a final decision. You may find that once you’ve tried it on, the fit isn’t quite right or the color doesn’t look as good as you thought it would in person. Try different sizes and styles until you find one that works for your body type.

Also keep in mind that different stores have different sizing standards and labels—so don’t be afraid to ask someone at the store for help if something doesn’t seem right about a piece of clothing once it’s been worn! They’re there to make sure everyone is happy with their clothes and shopping experience, so don’t hesitate to ask!

Don’t feel bad about asking lots of questions.

Don’t feel bad about asking lots of questions. If you have them, ask them! Ask about the store’s return policy and alterations. Ask about fabric care and dry cleaning. You want to be sure that your dress is going to fit you for as long as possible, so finding out if it will be difficult to alter or if the fabric is delicate can help you determine whether or not a particular dress works for you—and whether or not it will look good on your body at all!

If you can choose your own wedding dress, do it!

If you can choose your own wedding dress, do it! You are worth it. There are so many ways to make a dress that fits you perfectly and makes you feel beautiful.

A few tips:

Choose a dress that makes you feel beautiful! This should be easy enough, right? Try on dresses at stores like The Wedding Dress Shop (www.theweddingdressshop) or David’s Bridal (www.davidsbridal). Don’t worry about being able to see yourself in the mirror; just focus on how the fabric feels against your skin and what kind of shape it gives your body (i.e., does the bodice give me room for hips?). If possible try on two different sizes because this will help determine whether or not one size will be too big/too small for your body type—and also give ideas about what styles might work best as well as which fabrics might suit different style preferences better than others.