Corset, Buttons or Zipper?

romanticoz

I keep trying on wedding dresses and I love all three aspects. I love the idea of all three but finding a dress with all 3 is almost as rare as finding one with pockets. I have found a dress I dearly love at Davids Bridal. It surprised me because I was leaning towards ball gown and one of my bridesmaids found this dress (in Champagne) and I fell in love. (I will probably get some nice slip underneath to poof it more so). Anyways. I have not purchased it yet because I can't decide of I want to invest in changing the back or just to keep shopping. 

It comes in zipper form which is easiest to put on and I know there are way to just simply add buttons and not make them functional or required to be buttoned. Buttons are so sophisticated and sexy at the same time. I know my fiance loves my butt and figure. Also I love the feel of the corset. I know it will suck me in, give me good shape and also secure everything. But its complicated to tie and I'd have to have this dress altered to add it.

 I would love to hear your feedback on the matter though ladies.....

NFLDBride15

Zippers are great for the reasons that you mentioned, but I'm throwing in my vote for corsets, because they are more flexible in terms of sizing and altering the dress fit. My weight has been fluctuating a lot lately, and since my dress has the corset back I can make the dress fit accordingly so it is as comfy as possible (Bonus: they look really demure, so FIs will definitely approve haha)

Maggie0829

Corsets really are not that hard to tie.  It is like lacing a shoe lace and the only thing you have to remember is to tighten as you go.  But other than, that it is pretty straight forward.

With the dress that you love, I would not suggest a corset.  I would be afraid that it would take away from the detail and overall look that the dress has.  That gorgeous lace and soft waistline will be interrupted by a corset and honestly, I don't think a corset back really goes with that dress.  So I vote adding buttons.

vikinganna87

While it's tempting to alter a dress significantly to turn it into the "dress of your dreams" I would advise against it.  I had intended to alter my dress at the bottom, but eventually realized that it would ruin the shape, flow and detract from what the designer originally had in mind. 

If you're set on a corset, I would focus on finding a dress that already has a corset.  You don't want to take a beautiful creation and alter it so much that it turns into something completely different.  I would look more at overall style and how a dress flatters your body.  The one you've picked out is beautiful.

lyndausvi

I had a corset.  Due to distance, I had my one and only fitting 3 months out.  I like that the corset would have given me a little breathing room should I had lost or gained weight.   Nether happened, it was nice that I was covered either way.

Plus I loved the look.

That said, I would not put in the expense to add one.  

cgss11

I wouldn't change however the back is. Go with how the dress is that you love the most. Mine is a zipper, and I considered adding buttons, but in the end it was just another expense, and I really did love my dress, so why mess with a good thing!?

dreamsinpink

I personally prefer a zipper back, I just think it looks more complete. But that's my preference! Corsets are pretty easy to tie, and you definitely have a little bit more give if you lose/gain a little before the day. I agree with others, I think its a bit risky to take out the zipper for a corset if you already love how it looks now. Have you tried to find a similar style with a corset already on it? Or would Davids Bridal be able to provide something that shows that dress (or similar) that this has been done to?

labro

I prefer a zipper back (with the non-functioning buttons lining the zipper edge) over a corset...especially for that dress. I just don't think it suits the style of the one you shared at all. I'm probably biased. But I loved the zippered back with my dress and alternations/weight gain or loss weren't an issue with it. I had my final alterations completed the week prior the wedding so it all worked out. But it's up to you and your wedding timeline.

romanticoz

Thank you ladies for all of your feedback. I appreciate it and I like knowing what others loved about the decisions they are and have made on their dress... it helps me decide. 

 I will totally check into seeing if Davids bridal has something similar with the things I want. I am just so torn on everything because I want it to be sophisticated and formal enough for my family, comfy for me and sexy for my FH. All in all, I am wearing it so I need to focus on what I love about the dresses that are in my top 3. I am sure everyone will love it also. 

 I am sure my perfect one exists just as our perfect men do...we were lucky enough to find them, so I can hope. 

PS The funniest part is that I found my perfect wedding band before I found my dress. But I have roughly 10 months, so still plenty of time. 

lachattefatale

According to my aunt, who is a seamstress, swapping a zipper or buttons for a corset back is pretty easy. However, I agree with PP that it probably won't look quite as good on that DB dress as the zipper does. Adding non-functioning buttons is also pretty simple, and would probably look nice. FWIW, my dress closes with a zipper and has non-functioning buttons, and I love it.

switSwoo00

I'm having a couple of non-functioning buttons added onto my dress at the back. Personal preference, but I'm not really keen on corset backs. I've seen some lovely ones, but I've also seen a lot of 'back bums' where the corset has been pulled too tight and created an extra crease between the shoulder blades