Bustle

I just went in today for my first fitting!


There were 2 types they showed me that would work. I don’t have a photo of the first one, but I didn’t like it. There was another bride next to me and it worked on her dress, but I could see the inner layer more clearly on mine for some reason with that first one.
This is the second version I ended up going with because it felt more natural with the amount of tulle I have. This isn’t a ball gown, but it gives you an idea I hope!

I haven't gone for alterations yet, but I'm hoping to be able to do something like this

A-line ballgown, unbustled

A-line ball gown bustled (actually two separate sets of bustling: the under layer was a 3-point under bustle and the tulle was a 3-point over bustle. (This was after sitting for dinner, so the under bustle is a little rumpled, but we didn't notice it until pictures came back.)

I probably won’t even bustle mine.. I have a train but might have it shortened while in alterations so that it’s long enough to notice but short enough to leave

My tailor made a beautiful bustle. But, on the actual day my sister forgot how to do it and just did whatever 🤷‍♀️ Oh well! I suggest taking detailed notes/pics lol

Following because I will need to bustle mine!

Following just to see what everyone else is doing.

I agree, I probably will not bustle it though. I just prefer the natural look of my dress. But just incase, I want to see options.

I just found this photo on google, but this is similar to the first version bustle they did for my dress. I didn't like it...which is why I went with my choice above.

I guess you can bustle from the bottom which is a French/Under bustle, or from the waist which is a Traditional Bustle. I think that's right?

Bustle

Here’s how I had mine bustled. I had them to put two snaps so you can see the design of the lace on the bottom.
Hopefully you can see what I was referring to the snaps. You can’t see the lace in this one.

View Quoted Comment

I like this bustle the best. I feel like the others look like they went to the bathroom and didn't put their dress back down right lol. Thanks for sharing!

View Quoted Comment This is my favorite one too

View Quoted Comment

Same here I was dreading a bustle until I found this style. Hopefully I find a seamstress who can work this magic!

I am going to be doing a french bustle (don't have any good pictures of it)! My seamstress recommended that based on the material of my wedding dress since it's a little heavier satin underneath!

I don't have pictures but mine was a 3 point bustle from underneath (also a mermaid gown) but it definitely helped with the weight distribution. i had a heavy fabric and 3 layers of it