Instructions on How to Measure, Zipper, or Lace Your Dress
How to Lace a Corset Dress
Prepare the Dress:
Have the person stand up straight with their hands on their hips to keep their back straight.
Insert the Laces:
Start by threading the lace through the top loops on each side of the dress.
Pull the lace back to make it even on both sides.
Begin Lacing:
Pull the lace through an open loop on the left side.
Then pull the lace through an open loop on the right side, skipping one loop.
Continue Lacing:
Repeat this process, lacing every other loop on each side until you reach the bottom.
Final Adjustments:
Create a bow with the remaining lace and tuck any extra lace inside the dress.
Dress Measuring for Your Bust-Waist-Hips
Accurate measurements are crucial for a perfect fit. Here’s how to measure:
Stand Correctly:
Stand up straight with feet together and arms lifted slightly.
Measuring Your Bust:
Wrap the tape measure around your back and across the fullest part of your bust.
Ensure the tape is level and record the measurement.
Measuring Your Waist:
Find your natural waistline, an inch above your belly button or where your torso bends.
Wrap the tape around your waist and record the measurement.
Measuring Your Hips:
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your buttocks and thighs.
Ensure the tape is level and record the measurement.
Recording Measurements:
Combine the measurements as bust-waist-hips (e.g., 34.5-26-36).
Extra Tips:
Measure over undergarments and keep the tape snug but not tight.
If wearing special undergarments with the dress, measure over those.
Formal dresses often run smaller; if between sizes, choose the larger one.
Sizing can vary by designer, so always refer to their specific size chart.
How to Zipper Up a Dress
Preparation:
Ensure the dress is on and you're comfortable.
Remove any hanger straps or strings from the zipper’s path.
Zippering:
You can either fasten the hook-and-eye first and then zipper, or vice versa.
Slowly pull the zipper up until it is fully closed.
More Tips:
Hidden zippers may require assistance; have someone hold the dress while you zip.
If the zipper is difficult, rub a bar of soap or zipper wax on the teeth to lubricate it.