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This gown was professionly cleaned & stored in a "Preservation Box" layered with blue tissue and sealed. It was also put into a heavy plastic bag. It was stored in a closet and never opened until my daughter came home to try on for her wedding. The stains are on the front of the dress and are quite large. (12X12) I don't know what they are, but the dress didn't have these stains while worn 44 years ago. The cleaners said they can't remove the stains. My daughter wants to get married in my dress. PLEASE HELP ME!
Thank you to all who gave me advise on my problem. I tried the Oxy Clean but it didn't work as well as an old standby that I used, to get stains out of my children's bibs. 1 part Clorex color-safe dry bleach & 1 part dry dishwasher detergent. It worked great. The stains are gone & the dress is really white now.
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I work at David's Bridal and have done minor cleaning on taffeta dresses. We use a product called Everbloom, but we only use it on make-up and dirt stains. In case you don't know ANY LIQUID may leave a ring on taffeta, the only way to avoid this is to wet the whole garment. The First thing you need to do is call the preservation company you used many have life long warranties. Call around and try to have it professionally cleaned again, I don't recommend doing it your self DO NOT STEAM THE DRESS! Good Luck!
I work at David's Bridal and have done minor cleaning on taffeta dresses. We use a product called Everbloom, but we only use it on make-up and dirt stains. In case you don't know ANY LIQUID may leave a ring on taffeta, the only way to avoid this is to wet the whole garment. The First thing you need to do is call the preservation company you used many have life long warranties. Call around and try to have it professionally cleaned again, I don't recommend doing it your self DO NOT STEAM THE DRESS! Good Luck!
Should a woman who is almost 40 wear a 'youthful' or a 'matronly' gown for her wedding?
Q. I'm 39, and I'm getting married for the second time. I was 28 when I married my first husband, and I wore a classic ball gown for my wedding. Now that I'm marrying my last and best love, I still want to look fabulous on my wedding day. My mother thinks I should 'cover up' now that I'm older, and I told her that I'm to young to dress in a sack for my wedding day.
This is the style of dress that I'm considering: http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=80b57910-62e4-406f-8dbc-9d31eadb4835&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=1&colorId1=
My mother thinks I should go for something like: thishttp://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=955f32ef-8c9b-4f9f-a513-e821ac390068&categoryID=01192db8-bf9e-425c-a67c-e0e9484157ae&pg=2&colorId1=
I love my mother dearly, but there is no way that I'm wearing a dress like that for my wedding. It's to old, and to matronly.
@ joinme4coffee, I don't know where you got the idea that I'm not an independent person. I happen to be very close to my mom, and I love her dearly. But her idea of what is 'appropriate' and mine are very different. I was just asking a very general question.
@ Garnet Glitter: Which one is appropriate?
This is the style of dress that I'm considering: http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=80b57910-62e4-406f-8dbc-9d31eadb4835&categoryID=772f03c9-de43-4942-bfa0-da77e21ebd65&pg=1&colorId1=
My mother thinks I should go for something like: thishttp://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=955f32ef-8c9b-4f9f-a513-e821ac390068&categoryID=01192db8-bf9e-425c-a67c-e0e9484157ae&pg=2&colorId1=
I love my mother dearly, but there is no way that I'm wearing a dress like that for my wedding. It's to old, and to matronly.
@ joinme4coffee, I don't know where you got the idea that I'm not an independent person. I happen to be very close to my mom, and I love her dearly. But her idea of what is 'appropriate' and mine are very different. I was just asking a very general question.
@ Garnet Glitter: Which one is appropriate?
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It is YOUR wedding day. My 56 year old mother has a body most 25 year olds would kill for. If you have the right assets to wear a style you love, then age is not a factor. The dress you've picked is, in my opinion, a bit plain and a little 'young'. I would give that to a junior bridesmaid. You want to SHINE, not blend in. The cut is only flattering on certain body types so beware of that.
Because you are an older bride (NOT an old woman by any means!) and because it is a second marriage, I would steer clear of crazy poofy over the top gowns, but that doesn't mean you CAN'T wear them.
Here are my suggestions:
I like this because it has all the fun of strapless without actually being strapless. No boob slips. Train could easily be bustled. http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=b864305c-3857-4765-a10e-8b971018aeb1&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=1&colorId1=
This is a similar cut to the gown you liked and the lace is pretty and classy. I also love that it has buttons and not a corset back. More age appropriate and timeless. http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=5e12251f-f149-4858-a2b2-841f17d09c8d&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=2&colorId1=
This is a more traditional gown with crisp, clean lines http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=39ff2ae7-c141-4c13-ab73-74af04dd1cc6&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=6&colorId1=
It's possible to add a lace bolero, a shawl, etc. to keep your arms covered while in church (if there is a church involved), but there is nothing that says you've reached X age and now must wear a potato sack. You need to look AND feel pretty on your wedding day. Stay true to your own style. Your mother can dress, well, matronly.
It is YOUR wedding day. My 56 year old mother has a body most 25 year olds would kill for. If you have the right assets to wear a style you love, then age is not a factor. The dress you've picked is, in my opinion, a bit plain and a little 'young'. I would give that to a junior bridesmaid. You want to SHINE, not blend in. The cut is only flattering on certain body types so beware of that.
Because you are an older bride (NOT an old woman by any means!) and because it is a second marriage, I would steer clear of crazy poofy over the top gowns, but that doesn't mean you CAN'T wear them.
Here are my suggestions:
I like this because it has all the fun of strapless without actually being strapless. No boob slips. Train could easily be bustled. http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=b864305c-3857-4765-a10e-8b971018aeb1&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=1&colorId1=
This is a similar cut to the gown you liked and the lace is pretty and classy. I also love that it has buttons and not a corset back. More age appropriate and timeless. http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=5e12251f-f149-4858-a2b2-841f17d09c8d&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=2&colorId1=
This is a more traditional gown with crisp, clean lines http://www.alfredangelo.com/collections/productdisplay.aspx?productID=39ff2ae7-c141-4c13-ab73-74af04dd1cc6&categoryID=32e5a88c-cbf1-498f-afcf-dbfca138c5d3&pg=6&colorId1=
It's possible to add a lace bolero, a shawl, etc. to keep your arms covered while in church (if there is a church involved), but there is nothing that says you've reached X age and now must wear a potato sack. You need to look AND feel pretty on your wedding day. Stay true to your own style. Your mother can dress, well, matronly.
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