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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Thinking About Antique Wedding Gowns For Your Special Day

By Jannine Topolski


We have seen an increase in popularity, over the last decade or so, in antique wedding gowns as a legitimate choice for a dress. This is not at all surprising when you take a detailed look at some of them as they are elegant and very beautiful.

So Waht Are Your Options.

If you are one of the many blushing brides out there that are interested in antique wedding gowns yourself, then there are a few options in particular that you are going to want to know about. The Vintage Wedding Dress Company for instance, which is a company that takes the hard work out of finding beautiful antique dresses.

They offer a wide and varied selection of dresses for those women who want to wear something completely original at their wedding, and there are pieces from eras as diverse as the Victorian/20s/30s era, through to the early 70s, sourced from London to Paris and all throughout the United States.

Things To Think About Before You Purchase.

Before you rush out and buy an antique wedding gown there are a few things that you are going to want to take seriously into consideration. For one, because an antique gown is going to be very old it is going to be much more delicate, and has obviously already been through some wear and tear.

Therefore, unlike a brand new wedding gown, you are going to have to take time to carefully inspect the dress making sure that there are no obvious or drastic flaws.

Buying your gown from a reputable vendor is a must, it is even better if you know someone who has dealt with them previously and can provide positive feedback. You need to have a high level of trust in the vendor as an antique dress is going to generally cost you more than a brand new one of the same type of quality.

The best place to start looking for an antique wedding gown is at your local vintage stores, remember to avoid buying any dresses that have stains or need repairs especially since vintage fabrics are difficult to match with modern ones. It is not very likely that if a dress needs repair you will be able to patch it or repair it to a level of your complete satisfaction.

Also remember that you may not find regular dress sizes in a vintage or antique dress this is because women have generally gotten taller and thicker through the ages, the clothing industry has also been gradually adjusting sizes downward. This is why you always want to try a dress on before you buy it in order to make sure that it fits properly and that if there are any adjustments that need to be made that it will be possible to do so.

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