see the one-off dress you can't live without then you'll need to make
sure that it's in good sturdy condition. Kate Moss made the headlines
(no change there) a few years back when the 1930s vintage silk
dress she was wearing disintegrated on a night out. You can't worry about your
dress on your wedding day, so how can you avoid a similar disaster?
You don't have to be an expert to check your dress - just take a close
look at the following:
Fabric - is it strong? It needs to be supple, and have no pull marks or
tears or thin patches when you hold it up to the light.
Seams - are they intact? often old thread rots with age and becomes
weakened. Check for pulled fabric at the seams.
Fixings - does the zip work? are the buttons all there and sewn on
tightly? Do the poppers still work? All of these things can be replaced
if neccessary.
If wearing a delicate vintage dress is too much stress for you, a good
alternative to a modern wedding gown is to use a vintage dress pattern to
have a repro vintage dress made especially for you. This is the ideal way
to get the look you want but with modern fabrics and a perfect made-to-measure fit.
There are many websites that sell vintage patterns like the ones below.
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