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A wedding dress bustle is a tailoring task specifically designed to lift the train of your gown to floor length. Using a seamless system of hooks, buttons, and/or loops, your beautiful train is brought up so you can comfortably dance the night away without tripping or damaging the fabric.

Bustle types vary depending on your dress's fabric, layers, silhouette, and the length of the train. Some popular styles include:

✨ Ballroom

✨ American (or "over" bustle)

✨ French (or "under" bustle)

✨ Wristlet

...and more!

The Ballroom bustle is invisible, meant to look as though your dress never had a train at all. These can cost a little more because you will need more buttons for this look.

The American bustle is for any silhouette and any fabric other than crepe. The cost is dependent on how many points need at attaching.

The French bustle can be used on any dress silhouette and any fabric. This is the best choice for a crepe dress because you don't want visible hooks or buttons on your train, they need to be hidden underneath. The cost is determined by the number of attachments needed.

The Wristlet bustle is best for dresses made of chiffon or lightweight organza, as this is meant to be carried instead of buttoned up. This is the least expensive of all options, as you attach a loop underneath that fits over your hand.

Don't worry about choosing right away—your seamstress will go over the perfect options to beautifully complement your specific dress during your bridal fitting. She will pin your bustle in multiple ways and you can choose what's best for you.

When you are at your bridal appointment with us, don't hesitate to ask our stylists to demonstrate different bustle options for your dream dress!

Read our detailed Wedding Dress Bustle blog with photos and videos and feel confident in wedding dress shopping and what to expect!