While most Elegant Dresses for Ascot will come off the rack and require only a few small alterations, it is always wise to remember that a few well-made alterations can make all the difference between a dress that fits well and a dress that looks to have been made specifically for you.
Hem for Your Heel Height
When having a dress hemmed for Ascot always try the dress on with the shoes you intend to wear for the occasion. It is surprising how a long hem can look dreadful when dragging on the floor or looking uneven from the back.
Take In the Side Seams
If the back of your Dress pulls across or the waistband gapes, a simple alteration to take in the side seams of your Dress will create a much cleaner line to your body.
Adjust the Straps or Bodice
Slipping straps and a gaping bodice can be a real problem with formal dresses. However, it’s easy to shorten straps, add a small bra hook to the back of the dress or even take the back panel in a little to keep everything in check.
Brief Your Seamstress Well
Book a time for the alterations to take place at least three weeks prior to the event. Go to the fitting for the alterations with all the accessories that you intend to wear with the dress. Tell the seamstress exactly what problems you have with the fit of the dress.
There is more on Elegant Dresses for Ascot at www.aimeejoycelondon.com/ready-to-wear/elegant-dresses-for-ascot.
A well-fitted dress is worth every penny of a seamstress’s time.