Dress Types

What style of gown would look better for a girl who has flabby arms and medium framed body? I shall be having a pictorial in a month wearing formal gown as a requirement in school. I do not think that I would be able to loose weight and lessen the flabiness of my arms in that short span of time. Would you suggest to me gowns that would look better for me? Kindly post pictures also. I am considering of wearing gowns that have dark color, silky texture and the ones with off shoulder style.

What is your feeling about bridal gown made in Thailand selling online? I am planning to sell bridal gown from Thailand .The price will start from 150 us dollar up to 300 us dollar (satin ) also Thai silk.Made by Thai ladies to help them have job in my hometown.I want to know what customer expect from buying online bridal gown from Thailand.

How do I find out information on an iridescent wedding gown/dress? My wedding is in 2 years, but I'm thinking that it is going to take that long finding my gown. I'm not interested in a white gown. Traditionally speaking I'm not supposed to anyway. But I really would like to have an ivory/cream colored gown with a dusty rose color underneath. I'm having a hard time finding anything on the web. Do I contact fabric stores, go to bridal shops, how do i find information on any wedding gowns? Thanks guys for the help! Planning weddings are hard.

How do I clean an antique wedding gown? The gown is from the 1950's and is satin, lace and tulle. The pearl beads are now black and the dress is yellowed. Can a dry cleaner resurrect this gown? What would that cost?

How does a bridal gown fitting appointment at a bridal boutique work? I'm setting up an appointment at a local bridal gown boutique, but I am not sure how the appointment is going to work. Should I bring anything? Should I be prepared to buy a dress from this store on the day of the appointment? Should I wear a certain kind of underwear? And I have no idea what kind of dress would look good on me I'm flying blind, is this going to be a complete failure because I don't know what I want? Just tell me how everything is supposed to go from start to finish.

How you a prevent a long night gown from rolling up? As a crossdresser, I bought my self a satin long night gown that is well below the knees. But, when I sleep, it ends up rolling up and tht defeats my purpose of buying a longer gown. Any tips to prevent it from rolling up?Do I get in the bed a certain way or what?

How can I reuse wedding gown for anniversary party? My husband and I eloped so we are planning a formal celebration for our anniversary. I still have the dress that he purchased for our wedding as his gift to me. Since we eloped, it was never worn. It is gorgeous, but I will not be wearing it (too bridal and not really my style anymore). I am looking for ways to use the lace (The entire skirt of the gown is beaded embroidered lace.). I would like to use it somehow to tie in the past with the future. Any ideas would be appreciated.

What is the best style wedding gown for a small framed thin person? I am 5'5 1/2 and 108lbs , small frame, what type of wedding gown goes best for my body type? Thanks for any help.

How do I clean a silk gown that has toddler puke on it? I have a $2,000 pure silk evening gown...that now has toddler puke on the bust (some on the outside, and running down the inside of the bust). Will a dry cleaner clean something with puke on it? Or should I try something at home? Help! Love the dress and desperately want to fix it.

What gown should a College Lecturer wear to Dinner at an Oxford College? I've just been given a job as a college lecturer at an Oxford College. What type of gown do I need for dinner and other formal occasions?

Where can I buy a discount wedding gown in western Pennsylvania? I'm from western PA and I'm a size 2, 5' 6" looking for a strapless wedding gown or a gown with small straps that's inexpensive. Even a store that sells second hand gowns would be great. I can't find anything in my size that I can afford.

Is there a difference between an evening gown and a ball gown? I am invited to a formal affair. I was wondering if a ball gown and an evening gown are the same thing. If not, what is the difference. Are they interchangable?

What length of veil should I wear with my chapel length gown? I am getting married in June. I just bought my wedding gown and I'm trying to figure out what length of veil I should wear. My gown is has a chapel length train I want a long veil but I'm unsure if it should be as long as the train, shorter? Longer? Any advice? I want a mantilla veil. Thanks!

A ball gown for the play beauty and the beast? I'm in a play beauty and the beast and for the scene human again i need a ball gown. I need some help finding one and i don't want to get it from online. Remember it has to be from that time period thanks! I live in crofton maryland Thanks!

How long can you wait to preserve a wedding gown? I got married in July and I still have not done anything with my gown. It has some small stains on the train. The material is satin. It's currently just hanging in my old bedroom at my mother's house. : ) How long can I wait to have it cleaned and preserved? Does not having it done immediately impact on the dress at all? Thanks in advance for answers and experiences.

How do you take out a zipper in a gown? I got this gown that is too small by only 2 inches, and i had seen before where someone had taken out the zipper and made it into a lace up in the back. Does anyone know how to go about doing this? Thank you!

What kind of gown can you suggest to a flat-chested girl? Prom Season is still yet it helps if I've come prepared. I'm thin, flat-chested, short and have brown skin. I look at gowns in magazine but the problem is they are all tall and have enough to fill in every nook and cranny of the gown. Can you help? Also, I don't prefer gowns that are puffing.

How much does it cost to get a wedding gown pressed? I have an A-line wedding gown that needs to be pressed and I was given a quote for $200. This seems very high, but other places won't give me quotes without seeing the dress. It is a silk material and does not have a lot of detail, but it does have a small train. Anyone have an idea of how much this costs?

How can I remove water stains from my formal (dry clean only) gown? I purchased a formal gown and hung it in my room until the event. Apparently, my roof leaks. I now have water stains on my gown (I assume from rain dripping from the ceiling). The dry cleaners said there was no way to remove it. Any suggestions? Please help! Tag on dress says 95% Polyester, 4% Span, 100% Acetate Lining, Dry Clean Only.

What do you think of baptizing a boy in a christening gown? My husband is opposed to our son wearing a christening gown. He would rather him wear the white short outfit that is offered for boy's christening than have him wear the gown. The gown is an heirloom that every child in my family has worn, including my brother. Does anyone else think it is no big deal to dress an infant boy in a gown for a special occassion for a few hours?

When/How can I get a good deal on wedding gown and other wedding related items? My wedding is more than a year away, so I have plenty of time to shop around or to wait for a sale. I'd think the sale is on right now, because there are less people getting married in winter. If that's true, should I grab the gown and other stuff now? Anyone has any thoughts?

What type of wedding gown suits someone with an athletic figure? I'm 5'6", 145lbs an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. I'm going gown shopping in September and can't get a good handle on what type of gown would look good on my figure. All the guides discuss problem areas, body shapes, full this petite that, none of which I am. My body, I'm small chested, a B cup on a good day. Wear size 4-6 in normal dresses. Average waist and hips, muscular, long torso, I look normal from the front but been told I "disappear" turning profile. My biggest fear is looking like a linebacker or incredible hulking out of dresses that confine my broad shoulders. It's an outdoor ceremony, which calls for a more informal style. I'm not into poofy gowns with giant trains. I'm classic and professional in my daily style. Married ladies or people who know dresses, please help! I like having ideas before making decisions.

Is it possible to clean a 30 year old christening gown that is yellowed and stained. How? I had a gown from my daughters christening stored in a box and took it out and found it's all yellowed and stained. Would really like to be able to clean it so that her daughter could use it.

Where can I find good prices on new class rings and graduation cap and gown? The high school wants $190 for a cap and gown that should be about $50. And the class rings are much more. Is there somewhere to buy the cap and gown at a post-financial collapse price? There's a recession going on in my household, but apparently nowhere else.

How to enter the bus if I a m wearing a very full ball gown? I am going to a party next weekend and planned to wear a very gull ball gown. I need to take bus to that location. Since the bus entrance is a lot smaller than the fullness of my ball gown, how can I enter it? Furthermore, I am going to wear a 4" stiletto high heel, this is also the first time I wear heel.

How was a delicate, extravagant gown cleaned in the 1600s? I'm not talking about doing laundry or washing linens I mean how was a full-fledged gown with hoopskirts and everything cared for?

how do I conceal a water stain on a white graduation gown? I tried to remove small stains from a white polyester graduation gown using a cloth. Well the stains came out but now I have water stains. The tag says "do not wash or dry clean". Any suggestions?

What would be best wedding gown for a small chest? Im getting maried in July and will be gown shopping soon. Problem is Im a size 34a and worry nothing will look right. Any suggestions?

Anyone recommend a place to rent a wedding gown in Tulsa or Muskogee Oklahoma? Coming home in September and will have a weding reception in Oklahoma, we rented my gown to be married in from a store near where we were married. However we would like to rent me a gown to wear to our reception there. Any suggestions?

What type of gown does a colonoscopy gown look like? Someone told me there is a big gap in back of the gown.Like a big square opening. Is that right?

How can you tell the difference between a night gown and a dress? I was at a friend's house and she got out a dress that she said she was wearing to a party and I told her it was a sleeping gown! We asked her mom but she had no clue... How can we tell whether it's a night gown or an outdoors dress?

I have to wear a hospital gown tomorrow with short sleeves. How do i hide my cuts? I need to know how to cover up my fresh cuts, when i wear a short sleeved hospital gown tomorrow. Any makeup or anything? they dont allow you to wear a long sleeve top, so only makeup will help.

How do I remove an auto grease stain from my satin wedding gown? I have a long black grease mark on my wedding gown from getting in and out of a van. I want to try to remove myself before the wedding. Any suggestions?

How do you wash an evening gown? It is brown, 100% polyester, and says "dry clean only." This is going to sound gross, but the gown was tight around my armpit area so now there are white marks and a bit of a smell left. Any way to get it off? :/ It was $70 bucks and so pretty. Do you think dry cleaning will ruin the stains? Oops I mean, do you think dry cleaning will remove the stains?

Are the sleeves on my graduation gown supposed to be sewn shut? I just purchased my graduation gown and the long sleeves are sewn shut at the end. There are small sleeve holes at about the short-sleeve-length point on the bottom side of each arm, but when I shove my arms through these the gown looks ridiculous. I surmise there must be some sort of a trick to this that I'm missing, but every graduation gown I've ever worn had just standard sleeves. Does anyone know how this works?

What does a mother look for in a christening gown? I'm constructing one from 100% cotton and battenberg lace. What do all moms who have their babies christened look for in a christening gown? I also intend to embroider on the gown. Serious question acquired almost 500 yds of battenberg lace and am trying to use it up.

How should I cover my dress under a graduation gown? So, I'm graduating today. There is a slit in the front my graduation gown and the dress I'm wearing is a bit too long to the point it slightly shows in the slit of my graduation gown. Do I like pin the dress up a little so it doesn't show or is there a better way to go about this? I would prefer not to change into a different dress.

what color shoes match light green gown with jewelry that has light and dark green jewels and gold? Gown is a light mint green color. Jewelry has mint green and jade green jewels on a gold chain. I have gold shoes, but don't know if that would look "greek goddess" in a bad way.

What is the difference between a bridal gown and a wedding dress? I'm just curious, what's the difference between a bridal gown and a wedding dress? Some people say they're the same but some people refer to them as if they were different.

What do you wear under a graduation gown? I'm a bit confused on what to wear under a graduation gown. Something nice, of course, but does it have to be a dress? What about a blouse, a skirt, and pantyhose? Or should it be really formal?

How much is the rental fee for your cap and gown when you graduate college? I'm graduating in May and my college says to check the bookstore for prices, but they don't have anything listed. I know graduation isn't for awhile, I'm just curious about how much the cap and gown will cost. Most people buy their cap and rent the gown right? So how much is that usually? ...my degree is in History. Thanks for the answer so far! Except the first one...I need answers from people who have at least graduated from highschool:) I know, it's strange how they didn't tell us much about our cap and gown. They sent me an email telling me everything I'm supposed to know, with a link to the bookstore for more info about prices. I guess the bookstore needs to update their site.

What is the correct order in which you should don gown and gloves? when caring for someone in a nursing environment? I have been told that one should put on gown, then gloves, and take them off gloves first, then gown. This seems backwards to me and counter-intuitive. can anyone help or provide links?

Where can i get gown shaped invitations with tulle? My Daughter is having a 15 and my daughter and i want a gown shaped invitation. We've seen some when they were airing Trista and Ryan's wedding (The Bachelor) on ABC i believe. They are cute shaped gowns with tulle on top that is not glued completely so that readers can pick the tulle up and read what the invitation says. Anyone know where i can find that? Or at least something similar? I've looked at about 75 sites already and they dont have anything. Thanks

Where can my girlfriend find an evening gown for someone really tall? My girlfriend and I are going to a military ball and she needs an evening gown. There is no where to get one by us, so she has to order online. Problem is she is 6'4" tall and the tall size dresses seem to be for women about 5'9", yet the bottom edge of the dress should come to the floor(or so I am told!) Anyone have any ideas of where to look online? She is really freaking out about it.

How long should a graduation gown be? I just picked up my cap and gown today and my gown goes to just above my ankles. It's only a few inches higher than my ankles and the sleeves go a little past my wrist. It fits in the shoulders and I'm not so concerned about the sleeves but how long should the length be?

What are the rules to buying a wedding gown? My fiance have been together for 7+ yrs and have been engaged for 2. We have two children together and plan on getting married soon but i have a huge question on the color of the gown. When is it okay to wear white? Should i buy off white? He is the only person i have ever been with so is white okay? Help please!!

Should I make people who smoke wear a gown before holding my newborn? I have a 3 week old newborn and I want people who smoke to wear a gown so my newborn doesnt get exposed to smoke. Am I wrong? The reason I am asking is because my inlaws are making a fuss about wearing it.

Best way to clean a vintage satin wedding gown? I recently wore my grandmother's satin wedding gown and unfortunately got blue ink from a stamp pad on it. What is the best way to clean 75 year old satin without damaging it further? The dress itself is very simple. I don't want to dry clean because it's so harsh.

Best way to iron my 100% polyester graduation gown? I graduate in two weeks. I picked up my gown today, made of 100% polyester, and its badly wrinkled from the package. There are no care instructions. How do I iron out the wrinkles without damaging the poly? Doesn't it melt easily?

What should I do with my cap and gown after graduation? I got to keep my cap and gown, and I don't know what to do with them. It's just the really cheap kind, and I know the school won't take it because they get single use ones every year. Any suggestions?

How do you wear hospital gown? I know it sound stupid. but I am 35 week long and I am planning to breastfeed immidatly after the baby comes out. I wanted to how to wear the gown. I mean I wore it couple times during ultrasound, but I never figure out if the strings in the gown goes in the back side or the front side. I think it is better if they goes in the back side so your front part is close, but I think it would be hard to breastfeed. Also should I wear nursing before I go to the hospital?

What type of under garmets are suitable for being unseen underneath a silk satin wedding gown? Will the bottom of a corset bra be a bad idea? Would it show through on a wedding gown made of this material? TIA. Is there anything other than spanx? They don't exactly have the supportive bras i'm looking for.

What color shirt and tie should i wear under my cap and gown for graduation? I have my summer high school graduation tomorrow. The cap and gown are black. With a black and orange tassel. What color shirt and tie should i wear under the cap and gown. Thank you in Advance

How many sizes down can I alter my wedding gown? Ok here's the deal I am to be given my wedding gown as a gift, it is a size 16, I am not sure what size that is in street clothes. I am a size 9 in street clothes. Can I alter it down to my size without losing the over all look?

Is it okay to use an old cap and gown and tassel for my graduation? I have my brother's old cap and gown from his own graduation 10 years ago. I don't want to waste money for my own set, and they fit pretty well. The problem really is the tassel. My brother doesn't have his tassel, so I might use my middle school tassel, but they might be different colors, and definitely has different numbers. Will anyone really care if the tassel is different?

What makeup to wear with my black and white gown? I have a black and white gown that I will be wearing to prom and I was wondering what would be the best color eyeshadow to wear. I have white glitter but i wanted something darker to go along with it. Should i use white eyeliner for my eyelids and black eyeliner for my actual eye?I do not like the goth look. I have brown hair with a red tint and brown eyes. Anything is worth a try.