Who says trying on wedding dresses has to be all about walking around the salon with a shy expression? Why not try to enjoy this amazing moment in the comfort of your own home? Imagine having your entire living room catwalk to yourself, without having to show off in front of strangers or look nervously at your watch. Trying on wedding dresses at home is the perfect way to experience all that fun and excitement at your own pace. So, get the big mirror ready, call up your best girlfriends and let yourself be engrossed in the secrets of how to turn trying on your dress at home into a real experience. Just please don't order pasta and pizza :)
1. Catwalk in the living room
Make your living room your own fashion show. Instead of carefully walking around the salon, organise a mini runway and show off your wedding dress with the confidence of a supermodel!
2. Dancing steps
Try out different dance steps in front of the mirror. Whether it's an elegant waltz or an enthusiastic jump, see how the dress handles every move you plan to practice with it at the wedding.
3. Sit test
Imagine all those dinners and conversations during the wedding reception. Sit on a chair, in an armchair, bend over and see if the dress is comfortable even when sitting down.
4. Toilet challenge
Is visiting the restroom in a wedding dress a challenge? Try to imagine how you deal with a train or corset in small spaces. So, hurray, hurray for the restroom!
5. Fan test
Stand in front of the fan and see how the dress reacts to the wind. This test will show you how dresses "fly" and what kind of atmosphere they can create.
6. Snack free zone
Before trying on wedding dresses, avoid foods that can bloat you up. No beans or fizzy drinks to avoid unpleasant surprises with tight corsets. Don't drink during the dress fitting either, don't let any naughty stains appear on your dress :)
7. Girlfriends with taste
Invite a friend with good taste and a refined eye for detail to try it on. Her honest opinion will help you discover if the dress looks as it should or if any alterations are needed. Her opinion can be invaluable in your decision making and fun will be guaranteed!
8. Creative combinations
Try different accessories you have at home - from headbands to scarves. See how wedding dresses respond to different styles and you might discover a new look dimension.
9. Selfie show
Take a mini photoshoot. Imagine you're on the cover of a fashion magazine and take a selfie in different poses. Look at the photos and see how the dresses look from different angles - you might notice details you missed before!
So, ladies, trying on wedding dresses at home is not only practical, but also amazingly fun! Enjoy every moment - from dancing in front of the mirror to fan testing. The dress that can handle all your creative challenges will become your personal "superhero wedding costume". Remember, a wedding dress should not only be beautiful, but also comfortable and ready for all your adventures. If you don't have a dress to try on yet, feel free to book it for next Monday via our booking calendar. And don't forget to play our lala playlist on spotify while you try it!
Have a happy and memorable fitting :)