White wedding dress turning yellow?

Question

I am getting married October 2008, but I already bought my dress. My dress is being stored in a closet of a smoke free home. I have the plastic bag that it came in covering it and I also have it in travel type garment bag. Is it possible that my dress will turn yellow? If so, do I need to buy a gown preserver? Can I take it to a dry cleaners prior to my wedding? Any other suggestions or ideas to help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Do not...I repeat...DO NOT store a wedding dress in plastic! Plastic traps moisture, and the material can't breathe, and that only promotes mold and mildew.

You can store it in a box, made of acid-free materials. You should be able to get one from the bridal store, or you can order them online.

Gowns with sheer bodices, heavily beaded areas, knitted or bias-cut sections and heavy skirts or trains should be stored horizontally to minimize the effect of gravity. Vertical storage minimizes wrinkling, creasing and stacking.

Horizontal storage:

You will need new, white tissue paper and a sturdy box large enough so the gown will require few folds and deep enough to prevent crushing the gown. Avoid brown cardboard boxes because they may quickly give off acids which are particularly harmful to fabrics made of cotton, linen and rayon.
Line the box with tissue or a washed and well-rinsed cotton fabric.
Do not use plastic bags inside the box. Plastics are chemically unstable and trap moisture allowing mold and mildew to grow.
It is not necessary to seal the box.

Vertical storage:

Select a hanger the right size and shape to fit the garment. Pad and cover the hanger using quilt batting and cotton fabric.
If a gown has a heavy skirt that would wrinkle badly if folded and stored horizontally.
Make a white, cotton dust cover which completely encases the gown and protects it from light and dust.
Do not use plastic garment bags for long-term storage.

Answer 2

QUICK, TAKE IT OUT OF THAT PLASTIC BAG!!!! The plastic bag will hold in the air, and the material won't be able to breath. It will actually exasperate the yellowing problem, especially if you live where it's very humid. Surround the dress with tissue, and then put it in a garment bag that lets the dress breathe. Try calling the store where you bought the dress. Ask them the best way to store the dress. You may want to put it in cold storage. Women use to use this for their minks and such.

Answer 3

Agree with Gracie M - is has just happened to me! Bought my dress about 6 months ago, wedding is in 5 months from now. Took dress to seamstress for alterations, large yellow stains to the top of the bodice. I had left the plastic on that it had been delivered in, and then put a proper fabric cover over the top. Will never use plastic to protect again!

For anyone else reading this - DO NOT USE PLASTIC!

My section of staining is being replaced by using part of the large train by a very skilled seamstress.

Answer 4

Store the gown wrapped in a white sheet, and then in the zip-up bag (not the thin plastic dry-cleaner style bag).. You could have it dry cleaned, but if it has any sequins, make sure that your cleaners has a method that won't melt them. If you bought the dress second-hand, it has to be cleaned before it can be stored for that long.

Answer 5

I like ladies in jeans. It creates them look more home town like and it generally does not appear to be they are trying too hard but if you are looking to get this men attention, this may well not be what you want

Answer 6

I do enjoy using long skirts occasionally. They may be actually convenient than Skinny jeans and also not as hot to wear.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I think it would be ok....However, I would call a dry cleaner or a bridal store to see what they recommend...

Answer 9

i believe that if it is wrapped in plastic and ur in a smoke free home u should have no worries.

Answer 10

It depends