Decisions To Make When You Shop For A Plunging Back Wedding Dress

If you like the idea of wearing a wedding dress that partially exposes your back, a plunging back design may be the right choice for you. Wedding dress boutiques have many gowns that feature this stylish cut, giving you the ability to look at several dresses and decide which one might suit your body and sense of style best. Plunging back dresses can vary a lot in appearance, so making a few critical decisions as you shop will help you to narrow down your choices. Here are some decisions about this type of wedding dress that you'll need to make.

Back Exposure

When you look at a selection of wedding dresses with plunging backs, one thing that you'll notice is that the amount of back exposure can vary from garment to garment. There are some plunging back designs that sit at the midpoint of your back, essentially making the upper half of your back visible. Others plunge lower, sitting at your waist. With this type of dress, the majority of your back will be exposed. Think about how much of your back you want to have visible and shop accordingly.

Side Coverage

You'll also notice that these wedding dresses can cover different amounts for the sides of your body. Some dresses are designed so that they have a layer of material that wraps around the sides of your torso and covers a bit of your back. If you're familiar with human anatomy, you might recognize that some of these garments partially cover the skin over your kidneys. There are other cuts that are more open; the fabric ends on the sides of your torso rather than partially wrapping around toward your back.

Sheer Layer

There are some plunging-back wedding dresses that have a layer of sheer material that covers the bare skin on your back. Other dresses are simply cut to leave the back fully visible. Think about what look suits your style more. If you like the idea of having your back visible but you don't want to seem too risque, you may find that a dress that has a thin layer of sheer material that flows over your exposed back can give you precisely the look that you want. Remember, if you like a dress that doesn't have a sheer layer, there's a good chance that you can have the boutique's alterations staff add some sheer to the dress.

Reach out to a local boutique, such as Bridal Parlour, to learn more.