Second Hand Wedding Dresses

If you are looking to reduce your wedding budget then buying a second-hand or pre-worn wedding dress is a great way to save some money and maybe find an original design into the bargain.
Not so long ago it would be unthinkable to contemplate buying a dress for your wedding day which had already been worn by someone else but nowadays charity chic and vintage style are buzzwords you will see in the fashion press and general media quite often.
Some well known charity shops have even set up their own bridal departments to cope with demand and you’ll often find some great vintage fashion shops in the trendiest of shopping districts.

Once you start to consider the prospect of finding a second hand wedding dress you’ll start to appreciate the obvious advantages. Obviously cost is going to be a major factor and you’ll more than likely get a real bargain. It’s not unusual for designer wedding gowns to found at a fraction of their original cost in some of these stores.

Finding a Good Second Hand Wedding Dress
As already mentioned, charity shops and vintage clothing specialists are obvious calls; there are also several specialist internet retailers who offer brides the opportunity to sell their wedding dresses online and these are certainly worth a perusal. Online auctions are another source and there are many bargains to be found.

Dress Sizing
When buying vintage wedding wear it’s worth remembering that standard sizes have altered significantly over the years so you may need to opt for a size or two above your regular measurements, just in case. Bearing in mind that most wedding dresses will require some alterations as the day approaches then this isn’t much of an issue and it’s much easier to take a dress in then it is to let one out.

Dress Finding Tips

Try the well known charity stores first – sometimes they receive overstocks from leading retailers and it’s possible to get a brand new dress for a fraction of the normal price;

Look in more affluent areas first; they are more likely to have top quality designer stock. If this requires a day trip then it could well be worth the effort;

Buy a size above what you need and have it altered nearer the day for a perfect fit;

Allow plenty of time and be patient; don’t snap-up the first dress you see, it may be worth waiting for new stock to arrive later;

When you find the perfect dress, look after it and consider giving another bride the chance to wear the same dress – you might even get your money back!

So if you want to find a bargain and have some time to spare have a good look around at all the options and see what you can find. The great thing about searching for second hand wedding dresses is the knowledge that the perfect dress could be just around the next corner.

About the author:
Helen writes for several wedding websites and has a particular interest in wedding wear and is always on the look out for ways for brides to save money when buying their wedding dress and outfits for thier bridesmaids.

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