A wedding dress is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. There’s a lot of thought and effort that goes into finding that perfect gown. And for many, not only is it the most cherished clothing item they own, it’s the most expensive garment they will ever buy. So, why not wear it again?
Even Vogue suggests getting more life from your beautiful dress! Not only is rewearing or repurposing your gown economical, but it’s also sustainable. You wear your favorite pair of jeans over and over, so why not get another wear or two out of your very favorite clothing item — your wedding dress?!
Read on for Blush Bridal Ohio’s ideas on how to repurpose your bridal gown!
Everyone loves a long lacy train for their wedding ceremony, but it’s got to go if you want to rewear your gown! After your big day, take your wedding dress to a seamstress and ask her/him to hem it to a mini or midi length. Turn your gown into a frock you can rewear on your anniversary! Your spouse will love seeing you in your dress year after year.
If you’re donning a classic fitted clean dress for your wedding, you could definitely hem it and rewear for a cocktail party. This Justin Alexander halter would turn heads as a mini!
How cute would this basque-waist ballgown be hemmed to the knee? It would twirl in the best way!
If you’re comfortable with a serious DIY project, you can dye your wedding dress after your nuptials! Check out a how-to guide here.
After dyeing your dress and hemming it with a seamstress, you could rewear it to a formal event or cocktail party. We love a bow at Blush Bridal but we especially love pink; think how adorable this ballgown and bow would be in magenta?!
This fitted strapless gown below would be ideal to turn into a little black dress that you could revisit again and again!
If sustainability is at the top of your wishlist for features in a wedding gown, start with something you know you can rewear, like a black wedding dress or a gown without a train (though these can be tricky to find!). Wedding dresses now come in all sorts of colors or even floral patterns!
Everyone loves a black dress – whether it be for your wedding or a special event! They’re timeless for a reason.
This beaded Madi Lane creation’s underlay is a striking champagne color. It would look amazing anywhere!
Styling your repurposed wedding dress properly will take it from bridal to everyday beautiful. Instead of the veil and sparkly earrings you wore on your special day, pair your shortened or dyed gown with simpler accessories. Or even something casual and fun like a jean jacket or sneakers!
How cool would this dress below be with a leather jacket and boots?! She just needs a hem and she’s set!
We’d hem this pearly ballgown to be tea-length and lean into 1950s glam with a wavy updo and satin gloves for our next soiree.
To start your wedding dress journey, make an appointment with Blush Bridal Ohio, located in the Reading Bridal District. Our team of stylists is more than happy to brainstorm ideas for repurposing your dress after the big day. Book your appointment to find your perfect wedding (and beyond!) dress here!
Additional Reading:
https://www.blushbridalohio.com/blog/8-clean-chic-wedding-dresses-at-blush-bridal-ohio
