What to wear while dress shopping

[Jessica4585]

I know a lot of people have said to wear shapewear and such, and depending on the type of shop you go to, you could basically be standing in front of your party in your underwear while they lift a dress over your head (I think that is less common now but still). I have anxiety and am self conscious about everything. But my one thing with the dress and all my clothes is that I need sleeves. Non negotiable. I know a lot of dress styles won’t have sleeve even if they can be added on after and I’ve thought about wearing a long sleeve body suit (probably with a V-neck so I can still see the neck line in most dresses) to calm my anxiety about sleeves and showing my arms while trying on dresses.


Has anyone done something similar or have any advice?

[DaneShayd]

Wearing a long sleeve body suit sounds like a great idea to feel more comfortable and focused on finding the perfect dress. It gives you that extra coverage without compromising on style.

[JasonByrne]

Definitely go for nude or white seamless underwear. Comfy shoes are a must since you'll be on your feet for a while. I also brought shape wear just in case, and it helped with fitted dresses. If you're looking for more inspo on what to wear, beyondordinaryvida.com has some great tips on bridal shopping outfits.