Fashion dresses

An Austrian bustle is a method of bustling a wedding dress that involves tucking and securing the train of the dress under itself in a way that creates elegant draping across the back. This type of bustle is particularly suitable for dresses with a lot of detail or intricate designs on the train, as it shows off the details beautifully when the train is lifted and secured for the reception.

### How to Bustle an Austrian Bustle Wedding Dress:

1. **Identify the Bustle Points:**
- The dress typically has ribbons, buttons, or hooks placed strategically by the seamstress to allow for the train to be lifted up and secured.

2. **Understand the Mechanism:**
- The Austrian bustle gathers the fabric vertically rather than horizontally. This is achieved by pulling the train up inside the lower part of the dress and securing it with ties or buttons, creating a ruffled or layered look.

3. **Practice Before the Wedding Day:**
- It’s advisable to practice bustling the dress before the wedding day. This is usually done during the final dress fitting. Make sure you have someone like your maid of honor or a bridesmaid attend the fitting so they can learn how to do it.

4. **Securing the Bustle:**
- To secure the bustle, find the loops, ties, or buttons on the train and match them to corresponding points on the inside or outside of the dress. This might require lifting the train and looping it through or around these points.
- Ensure that the train is evenly lifted from the floor and that it drapes elegantly in a way that allows easy movement and prevents any damage to the dress.

5. **Check for Comfort and Mobility:**
- Once the bustle is secured, walk around in the dress to make sure you are comfortable and that you can move freely. Make any necessary adjustments if the dress feels too tight or loose, or if the train is not evenly bustled.

### Advantages of an Austrian Bustle:
- **Aesthetics:** The Austrian bustle is often more visually appealing than other types of bustles, as it can enhance the gown’s features and add a decorative touch to the back of the dress.
- **Functionality:** It allows the bride to move easily during the reception without worrying about tripping over the train.

### Considerations:
- **Complexity:** This type of bustling can be more complex compared to other styles, so it’s essential to ensure whoever is responsible for bustling the dress is well-practiced.
- **Cost:** Adding a bustle to a wedding dress, particularly an intricate one like an Austrian bustle, can add to the overall cost of dress alterations.

### Final Tips:
- Always have the person who will be bustling your dress attend your final dress fitting.
- Take photos or a video of the bustling process during the fitting to help remember the steps on the wedding day.

An Austrian bustle adds a beautiful and practical element to a wedding dress, ensuring that you look your best while also being able to dance and move comfortably throughout your wedding reception.