4 Tips To Protect the Bottom of Your Gown at an Outdoor Event

Are you attending an outdoor event soon? Here are four tips to protect the bottom of your evening gown at an outdoor event. 

Buy an Underskirt to Protect Your Gown

Buying an underskirt to protect a gown isn’t pricey, and it will save you from suffering icky grass and dirt stains during the outdoor event. An underskirt or slip will gently lift your dress’s hem off the ground. It’s perfect for relatively stationary activities or when you’re en route to the event. Now your gown will remain pristine! 

Have It Bustled

Having a local seamstress add a bustle to your gown will allow you to keep your dress up and away after you’ve finished a photoshoot or walked the red carpet.

Pro Tip:

Bustle loops often break, so after bustling your dress, it’s a good idea to have safety pins on hand. 

Spray the Hem

Get fabric protector spray and spray the bottom of your gown. This will protect your gown against soil and other stains.

Make sure you don’t spray the hem too much, though. Otherwise, you’ll see a line on your gown when the spray stops. If you’re not sure you trust yourself, take your gown to a professional and have them spray it for you.

Be Careful

Another tip to protect the bottom of your gown at an outdoor event is to be careful. Being aware of your surroundings and paying attention to where you’re walking is something you should remember as you arrive and walk around. Be cautious around mulch, puddles, concrete, and asphalt. These problematic areas can rip, dye, and stain your gown.

The most important thing to remember is to have fun and experience each moment as it comes. Unfortunately, it’s going to be challenging to keep your dress looking perfect at an outdoor event. That’s okay—it’s why we have dry cleaners.

If you’re on the hunt for an evening wear boutique, visit Effie’s Boutique online. They offer a wide variety of styles, plus you can try on dresses at a fitting to find exactly what you’re after.