Wedding Forum - Hoops/underskirts...

Hi ladies

I have a beautiful princess style dress which needs a bit more volume at the bottom. its a corset top and the bottom is made of tulle. I have had a look but there are so many different underskirts out there and wondered if people had any advice

Im wondering if a stiff underskirt made of tulle would be better rather than one with a hoop. worried it might show. Also if anyone has any recommendations of where to get one from for a good price

thanks xxx

thanks glitterfairy and thats what i dont want to do. i was also worried if i went for a hoop might feel really stiff x

my only problem is i bought my dress from an outlet and they didnt have any to try on. so couldnt just go into a bridal shop x

I have a hoop and was worried about it showing through my dress. it's my moms old hoop. but when I tried it on it was fine, if anything too small. so I think you need to play with them in your dress to see what feels right. my dress has tulle built into the skirt with a satin material over the top of that which helped it not show through

I liked the idea of a hoop as it meant my feet are few around my dress.

Maybe speak to your seamstress?

I have got a single hoop and tulle, it keeps the marterial away from my feet so I can walk with out having to kick. Go back to your bridal store and ask if they have some you can try with it. Need it before fittings as it will change the length.

I've bought a 3 ring hoop which then has 2 extra layers of tulle which makes it a 5 ring hoop apparently lol!
It made such a difference compared to the 2 ring hoop when walking as I kept kicking my dress and standing on the front lol!

You say you got your dress from an outlet shop and can't go into another bridal shop but I don't see why not. I'm looking for straps for my dress and dropped into another shop and they were very helpful and said I could bring my dress in to try straps with it. Perhaps if you call up before and explain that you have your dress but need an underskirt they would be happy to help as its still a sale for them and you might buy accessories too. The worst they can do is say no.

In terms of underskirt, remember to think of time of year as lots of extra kayers of tulle might get really hot! I think the ladies are right though about trying different ones on and seeing what suits. My hoop doesn't feel too stiff and just helps keep the shape of the train. X

thanks kirsty will maybe try that with a few of the boutiques just thought might feel a bit odd but happier if others have. will defo be best to try a few on first x

thats nice of them emmilou. What is the average cost people have paid because i have seen them from £30 to £200 x

My hoop was single and cost a tenner from the bay, done the job.