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.

 

 

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