Wedding Dress Petticoats for Different Styles of Gowns

And it's probably safe to say that in your everyday life you don't give too much thought to slips under dresses or skirts, much less which style to wear with your gown. But with your wedding dress, the right undergarments are crucial to your look. So let's go over the choices in wedding gown slips and how to choose the best one for your dress.

One of the first choices you'll need to make is whether to have hoops or no hoops under your dress. If you want hoops, wear a petticoat layer over it so that the hoops don't show.

Consider the stiffness of the hoop material, too. Wedding dress hoops that are overly rigid can cause trouble if your wedding is outdoors and the weather is windy, and they can be troublesome when you sit down. Talk to your dressmaker and see if it might be more prudent to have a "Rigilene" hoop sewn into a regular petticoat. It's lightweight and flexible enough that sitting and dancing close to your husband won't be a problem.

There are other alternatives to hoops including layers of netting, however summer brides with report that hoops are cooler than layers of netting. If your dressmaker doesn't have these, you can research them on the internet by searching on "hoopless" wedding dress petticoats. Your dressmaker may be able to make one for you.

However, this might not be a viable alternative if your dress is made from heavy material. Then, it may take hoops to get the proper effect with your dress. One of the main advantages of hoops is that they keep the skirts of your dress and any style of slip from going between your legs when you walk. The best way to make this decision is to try on wedding dress petticoats with and without hoops and see which one does what you want best.

You'll need to measure the circumference of your dress at the hem so you can choose the right wedding dress petticoat. Use a tape measure to measure from one side seam to the other, and double this number.

An A-line petticoat works well on hem circumferences of 94 to 125 inches. Choose a petticoat of medium fullness for hem circumferences of 128 to 157 inches.

Very full slips will accentuate the bottom of the dress and work with hem circumferences of 160 to 188 inches. For circumferences up to 220 inches, and dresses that flare out starting at the waist, a "mega" full petticoat is appropriate. You shouldn't choose a slip that's fuller than your dress unless the fabric of your dress is very heavy and will squash anything less.

Wedding dress petticoats are important for achieving the look you want on your wedding day. Wedding dress hoops will give a different effect than a wedding dress slip, and the only way you can make a fully informed decision is to try both on. Depending on where you get your dress, you may be able to rent a petticoat with hoops.

The good news is that there are many options in wedding dress petticoats. Make sure you consider the type of wedding dress undergarments that will work best early on in the dress selection process so you'll have plenty of time to obtain the perfect petticoat in time for your big day.

Need more help? Below is a photo array showing a variety of styles of gowns with the corresponding wedding dress petticoats that work best with them.

Angel's Bridal Shop specializes in wedding gown undergarments and will answer of your questions before you make a final purchase.

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