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8. Train-flip Bustle

If you hate the look of bustles, this one’s for you! Your alterations specialist adds hooks or button loops under the hem of your gown so that you can flip it up and secure it underneath–making it look like you never had a train at all! This magical bustle works best with gowns that have smaller trains and a minimal amount of layers and volume.

Why No Two Bustles are Alike

Gowns do not come with bustles installed, this is mainly because gowns are made to a standard length and will need to be hemmed and bustled to just touch the floor when the bride is wearing it. Because each bride can be a different height and her shoe choice can add even more variation, bustles and hems are both performed when you have your alterations done. While there may be standard styles of bustles, the way they are installed depends on the alterations specialist and the gown itself. It is for this same reason that the pricing for bustling a gown can vary from place to place and gown to gown. One gown may work better with buttons and loops while one is better suited to using ties to fasten the bustle. Don’t worry though–your tailor will make these tough decisions for you. All you have to know is what you like and let the experts do the rest.