To put your gown on, we recommend having the assistance of 1-2 people.
Create a clear opening where you can view the floor before carefully stepping into your dress like pants. After pulling it up, situate the dress by moving your bust into place first. Once the bodice is straightened and in the correct position, fasten the hook and eye before zipping, corseting, or buttoning the gown.
Zipping your dress ideally requires 2 people. Have 1 person carefully hold the zipper teeth together while the other person gently pulls the zipper tab upwards. If your dress is corseted, start at the top and ensure there is an equal amount of ribbon on each side before lacing it. Loop the ribbon one by one and gently tug, pulling the excess ribbon as you go. Tie the ribbon in a secured bow. Finally, tuck the ends of the ribbon inside the gown.
Then, put on your shoes with the assistance of another person. After your shoes are on, ensure all of the layers and lining are pulled down and straightened.
If your gown is clinging to you, fill up a spray bottle with water. Spray between the layers to release static. However, avoid spraying the outermost layer of the dress especially if the gown is silk.