Different bustle styles

The bustle is the way your dress will lift up and be pinned in the back after the wedding ceremony so that the train of the gown does not drag all the floor all night—it makes it so you can dance like nobody’s watching!

Figuring out the exact science of bustling a wedding dress isn't always an easy task. Learn all about the five most common wedding dress bustle types, including the mistakes to avoid when tackling this bridal gown alteration.

Figuring out the exact science of bustling a wedding dress isn't always an easy task. Learn all about the five most common wedding dress bustle types, including the mistakes to avoid when tackling this bridal gown alteration.

Pick up bustle

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Waterfall bustle

Like most brides, you’re probably wondering–how do you get the drama of a train without it getting in the way while you’re dancing your heart out at your reception? We've got all of your answers right here!

Wedding Dress Wednesdays are guest posts written by my Mom, Janet I sewed for the public for many years when Bonnie was a little girl. My specialty was making wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses. Back in the 80’s and 90’s, I made a lot of very formal gowns with high necklines, huge sleeves, and long trains. Princess Diana’s gown was very inspirational to brides back then! many late 80's brides found inspiration in Princess Diana's wedding gown Brides would point to a place on the floor…

Over bustle

Create a classic accent on the train of your dress Even though most wedding dresses don't come with a bustle automatically, it's important to bustle a wedding dress after the ceremony. A bustle pulls the back of the dress off the ground so...

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French bustle

The bustle is used to lift the trains of wedding gowns off the floor. Instead of a framework worn under the wedding gown, the long train is lifted with buttons or ties to create a lovely bouffant s…

Over Bustle 🪡 Isn’t this bustle just perfection! An over bustle has either a hook or button and a loop on the outside of the dress. With a single point over bustle a train will usually be significantly shortened but may still be a mini-train, to achieve a floor-length finish several points may be needed. I like to use fishing wire for the loops which drop down into the dress for an almost invisible finish. However this bustle is usually best suited to dresses with lace, pleats or other…

1.4K views · 3.7K reactions | We always suggest if you have a train on your wedding gown that you get the train prepped to have a bustle. Are you bustling your wedding gown? Deciding on the bustle style for your dress involves considering a few key factors: - Dress Design - Fabric Type - Personal Preference - Practicality - Consultation with a Seamstress It’s important to consult with a skilled tailor or seamstress who can recommend the best bustle style based on the specific dress and…