Help with Preserving My Dress After Postponing

Personally, I would just spend the money to have it preserved

With less than a year to go I really think you will be fine. Just put it in a garment bag in a dry area.

I would think it should be fine. The salon may also be able to store it for it...

If you have not had fittings (and perspired in it), it should be just fine hanging for a year.

If you have had it on for any length of time, the perspiration could yellow the fabric in a year. So, you'd want to have it dry-cleaned -- but preserving it would not be necessary.

Since you have not worn it (other than, maybe, for fittings), you should be able to store it in a garment bag until before the new wedding date. HOWEVER, I would locate a reputable cleaner in your area who can clean the dress for you prior to the wedding (just in case any stains appear from sweat or oils) and find out what kind of lead time they would need to have it ready in time for the wedding.

I have not even tried the dress on. Kleinfeld's is shipping it next week so I have not even seen it yet. I just did not know how long my dress would be okay without the preservation! Thanks for the help!

Your dress will be fine for less than a year. Just store it in a cool, dark, dry place inside of the garment bag.

I had my dress for just under a year before my wedding in a garment bag in my closet and it was still brand new and looking fresh for my wedding day. No preservation required. The store might also have some tips for you.

Why don't you tell Kleinfeld's the situation before they ship it out to you. Maybe they can either store it for you and send it as you get closer or they can tell you how to store it. They should have very familiar with keeping a dress in stock.