Ballgown question

You need a gap of at least 1-2 inches so you don't trip. But do you plan to take your heels off? That will make the dress drag because you're losing the altered height. No one will notice your shoes if they do peek out.

View Quoted Comment Very true I do need a little gap but would the ballgown slip help with that? And yes I do plan on taking off my shoes for the reception.

You won't know until you try on the crinoline with the dress. Some do, some don't. The seamstress needs to alter the dress to your height barefoot.

View Quoted Comment That makes sense. I don’t mind it dragging in the floor for the reception but I get what your saying and didn’t put that into thought.

View Quoted Comment Plus if it drags, you will trip on the dress and so will your guests.

View Quoted Comment Good point didn’t think of that either

I tried on an A-line dress that I loved, but it didn’t flare out quite enough, so the dress consultant put a small crinoline slip under it to give it a little poof, and just that small slip decreased the length enough to make it too short. I would definitely suggest going into the bridal boutique and trying the dress on with a skirt before purchasing one or having it altered

View Quoted Comment That’s what I was worried about is that it would make it to short. I can’t find that dress anywhere near me anymore so I’m a little stuck on what to do.

View Quoted Comment When you tried on the dress, were you wearing flats?

View Quoted Comment I wasn’t wearing any shoes so technically yes.

View Quoted Comment If you were barefoot, and the dress was already 2 inches above the ground, I suspect adding the crinoline is going to make it too short. Most designers offer the option of ordering a dress with extra length though. I would call the store where you tried it on, and inquire as to whether that is a possibility.

View Quoted Comment Hhmmm I’ll have to look info it. Thank so much!!