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Do You Know Your Bustle Options?
- Georgia L
- Aug 20, 2024
- 3 min read
Photo: Elite Bridal
Firstly What Is A Bustle?
A bustle is a popular method for managing the train of a wedding gown and securing the extra material to the dress. It is essentially how you gather and hook your skirt so you don’t have long material dragging behind you for the entire event. It allows you to move more freely and add comfortability.
With all things wedding dresses, there is course a variety of styles and techniques to do this that have varied visual results.
Here are some of the most common bustles to consider for your wedding gown.
1.Over Bustle
The Over Bustle also known as the American Bustle, involves gathering the train and fastening it over the rest of the skirt, creating elegant, flowing folds. It's particularly well-suited for ball gown wedding dresses and gowns with cathedral-length trains, as it not only adds a beautiful, layered effect but also makes it easier for the bride to move around during the reception.
Photo: Sarah Sivyer Seamstress
Photo: Sarah Sivyer Seamstress
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2.Under Bustle
The Under Bustle, also known as the French Bustle, involves tucking the train under itself, almost like a fold. This creates a neat and elegant billow or two of fabric. This style is recommended for A-line, sheath, and mermaid or trumpet gowns, as it complements the silhouette of these dress styles while ensuring the bride can move with ease. The French bustle provides a sophisticated look by maintaining the gown's sleek lines and adding subtle volume.
Photo: NK Bride
3.The Royal Bustle
The Royal Bustle, also known as the Victorian Bustle, is a more elaborate and intricate option for managing a wedding gowns train. This style involves affixing the train at multiple points down the back of the dress, resulting in dramatic, cascading folds. It is particularly well-suited for very full ball gowns or gowns with cathedral-length trains, as the multiple fastening points create a striking and voluminous effect, adding a sense of grandeur and elegance to the overall look.
Photo: Sarah Sivyer Seamstress
Photo: Sarah Sivyer Seamstress
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4.The Ballroom Bustle
The Ballroom Bustle is a practical and elegant option for disguising the train of a wedding gown. This style fastens the train beneath the skirt at several attachment points, effectively hiding it and creating a seamless look. While it is clearly perfect for a ball gown, the ballroom bustle can actually be used on most silhouettes, making it a versatile choice for various dress styles. By keeping the train out of the way, the ballroom bustle allows the bride to move freely and comfortably throughout the event.
Photo: Sarah Sivyer Seamstress
5.The Bow Bustle
The Bow Bustle adds an extra touch of romance and charm to a wedding gown. Similar to the over bustle, this style gathers the train and secures it over the skirt, but with the added detail of a ribbon or sash, creating a decorative bow. This elegant detail enhances the gown's overall look, adding a sweet and whimsical element. The bow bustle is best suited for A-line wedding dresses, as it complements the silhouette beautifully while providing a functional and stylish way to manage the train.
With bows being a growing trend in the 2024 bridal fashion, this option is such a perfect way to not only lift your dress but add a desirable style.
Photo: Sarah Sivyer Seamstress
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HOWEVER, WARNING...
Don't be fooled by the 'Wrist Loop'
Many dresses have a loop sewn into the under skirt. The internet has given us the idea this loop is a ready built in bustle that can be used to hook onto your wrist to physically lift a train.
Yes, it is technically there to lift and gather the material and save it from dragging.
However... it is ONLY for transporting the dress. This loop is to use on a hanger to keep the dress neat and tidy when traveling or during storage.
If you use this as a wrist loop during your reception, the underneath of your skirt will be dirty after your ceremony and this method will only reveal this and unfortunately not be as flattering as you hope.
Happy Shopping...
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