Dress quality: Helpful tips

To the blushing bride the most important purchase leading up to her big day may be her dress. After all there is only one perfect gown!

Dress' can cost in the 10's of thousands of dollars, but for most of us, we will not be purchasing anything with four 0's in the price tag. Ideally you want the dress with uncompromising quality and a price tag friendly on the wallet.

Here are a few things to look for when shopping for a quality dress:

First how does it feel when it's on? Does the material already feel uncomfortable, is it itchy?

All seams should be uniform, tight and lie flat. They should not look like they are about to burst.

The zipper should zip without a struggle, also the zipper should be hidden.

All the fine detailing such as beading, or sequins should be individually sewn in, not glued. While crystals should be clear all the way through, if they appear dark they may be fake.

If you're looking at a satin dress, a high end satin will look less shiny. The more shine the cheaper the satin.

Take a look at the inside of the dress make sure it looks completely finished. (loose thread, raw seams etc..) If it's unfinished on the inside it makes me question how much effort has went into the dress.

In the end remember saving money is great but you don't want to end up with a dress that needs costly repairs!