If you don't know anything about fabrics, don't worry. Here's your cheat sheet to make you an instant expert. If the salesperson tries to sell you on a particular gown by telling you that the fabric is regal satin trimmed with French lace, you will know that the gown is made of synthetic fabric and machine-made lace and will not be taken in by the misleading names. Silks, as a rule, cost more than synthetics, and specialty imported fabrics come with a higher price tag. Your dress may mix different fabrics for the bodice and skirt and be embellished with beading, seed pearls, ribbons, lace, or appliqués.Some wedding salons offer the same dress in different grades of fabric, so be sure you understand the options and get your fabric of choice written into the contract for the order. If the one you see is on the high end for you, it is sometimes possible to downgrade the fabric to reduce the cost.
Can’t I just say I want chiffon?
No, just as at the bakery you would have to specify the flavor, for your dress, you need to specify silk, rayon, or polyester chiffon.
For shades for your fabric and lace, see
Shades of White Also seeNew-York-home-to-mermaids-and-other-gown-styles-Finding-a-gown-style-that-is-right-for-you: focus on the sleeve
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