Your bridal appointment is a pivotal moment. It’s when you’ll find the dress that captures your vision and makes you feel your absolute best.

But before you step into that dressing room, there’s one crucial decision to make: what to wear to your bridal appointment.

After working with hundreds of brides to find the perfect fit, what you wear to a bridal appointment can help set the mood for the rest of your day. It might not feel like a huge deal, but it’s important to be intentional throughout this process — it only happens once! Our goal is for you to be comfortable and confident throughout the process, so we will not expect you to wear anything other than what makes you feel happy and comfortable. Let’s unpack the essentials you need to wear and/or bring to your bridal appointment. 

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Note: No Need to Worry About Proper Bra Options!

When it comes to your bridal appointment, there’s no need to stress about finding the perfect bra. The dresses in our collection are specifically designed with exceptional structure, so you won’t have to worry about bringing any special undergarments.

In fact, we encourage you to come as you are — comfortable and confident. This is your chance to envision how you’ll look and feel on your wedding day. Forget about the technical details and focus on embracing the magic of the moment.

What Do You Wear to a Wedding Dress Appointment?: Essential Undergarments

Shapewear Choices (If You Plan to Wear Them)

Having shapewear is totally optional and up to you and your preferences. We will never pressure you to wear anything you feel uncomfortable with. If you do plan to wear Spanx or Maidenform, then bringing them to your appointment can be helpful when visualizing how they look with your dress.

Underwear

It might go without saying, but make sure you bring underwear to your appointment so you can change in and out of your dresses sanitarily and comfortably! If you have seamless underwear that you plan to wear for your wedding, it can be helpful to wear that so you can have a full picture of your look.

Comfy, Easy-to-Remove Pieces

You’ll be trying on multiple gowns, and the last thing you need is a complicated outfit that makes changing a hassle. Our brides will wear comfy dresses, button-down tops, t-shirts, anything they feel comfortable wearing before getting in and out of dresses.

We always want you (our brides) to feel confident and beautiful while figuring out what to wear to your bridal appointment, so you spend time in the boutique focusing on the dresses rather than wrestling with your clothes.

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Shoes (If You Have Special Ones)

When thinking about what to wear to a bridal appointment, shoes are one thing you don’t have to worry about since you’ll be quickly changing out of them! If you know the shoes you want to wear for your wedding (or have a general idea of the type), then it’s helpful to bring that pair with you so you can see how they look and feel with each dress.

This is also helpful when looking at dress lengths to make sure if anything needs tailoring, it’s accurate to the shoes you’ll be wearing on your special day.

Veils

If you already have a specific veil in mind to wear on your wedding day, bring it along to your bridal appointment. Trying on dresses with your veil can help you visualize the complete look and ensure the proportions and styling work seamlessly together.

Even if you’re not sure about the veil yet, you’re welcome to bring any options you’re considering. Our bridal consultants can offer guidance on how different veil styles complement the dresses you’re trying on!

Shoes (If You Already Have Them Picked Out)

Similar to the veil, if you’ve already selected the shoes you plan to wear on your wedding day, it’s a great idea to bring them to your bridal appointment. Seeing how the dress drapes and flows with your chosen footwear can provide valuable insight as you make your final decision.

Plus, having the shoes on hand allows us to evaluate the dress length and ensure any necessary alterations account for the heel height you’ll be wearing!

Heirloom Jewelry

Are you hoping to incorporate any special, sentimental jewelry pieces into your wedding day look? If so, feel free to bring them along to your bridal appointment. Trying on dresses with your heirloom necklace, earrings, or other accessories can help you envision the full ensemble.

Our consultants can also provide styling guidance to ensure the jewelry complements the dress in a beautiful and cohesive way. We know this is an important way for you to honor your heritage and personal style on such a meaningful occasion and want you to feel comfortable and excited to incorporate it into your wedding look.

A Similar Hairstyle to Your Wedding Look (If You Know It)

If you already have an idea of how you want to style your hair for your wedding day, it can be incredibly helpful to replicate a similar look for your bridal appointment. Wearing your hair in a style that’s close to the final vision will allow you to see how the dress interacts with your hairstyle.

Our consultants can offer guidance on various styling options that will complement the neckline, silhouette, and overall aesthetic of the dresses you’re trying on. Bringing photos of your desired wedding hairstyle is also a great way to communicate your vision.

Makeup You Feel Confident In

We want you to come in with a makeup look that makes you feel like the best version of yourself, whether that means a full face of makeup, a 5-minute look, or nothing at all!  The key is to arrive feeling beautiful, inside and out. That way, you can fully immerse yourself in the magic of finding your dream wedding dress.

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What to Avoid Wearing

We don’t discriminate and want you to wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing! With that being said, we do have recommendations that might help you make the day a little more comfortable if you’re wondering “what should I wear to a bridal appointment?”

• Avoid clothing with multiple layers or complex designs that could hinder your ability to switch dresses quickly.
  
• Avoid too much face or body makeup that might leave marks on the dresses
• Skip the heavy jewelry as we don’t want it to snag on the dresses
• Avoid any heavy perfumes or body sprays so your bridal consultants can help you without overpowering scents

Book Your Appointment at Sophia’s Bridal & Tux Today!

Your journey to finding the perfect wedding gown begins with a simple action: booking an appointment with Sophia’s Bridal & Tux!

Come with photos of your favorite bridal appointment outfit ideas and your family or just some comfy clothes and your best friend so we can help you find the dress of your dreams.

If you’re wondering what to wear for your bridal appointment, all you need is to feel comfortable and confident – we’ll help you with the rest! Make an appointment today!