Wow, I didn’t realize that so many of you shared my feelings about a train. Which leads us to… Wedding-Related Decision #5466: So my dress is going to spend the whole wedding day in a bustle (minus a pic or two of the full train for prosperity). But what kind of bustle?
Under bustles, aka French bustles, are quite popular now, and for good reason.
Bam! How’s that for a bustle? Yowza.
Another yowza, but with a completely different feel.
Ooh, how’d she do this?
Then there’s the over bustle, or American/English bustle (I really wish they wouldn’t name them after countries—it’s like the whole nationalistic French fries debate all over again).
I gotta be honest, I had a hard time finding pics from real weddings that included an over bustle because of the overwhelming popularity of the under bustle. These few pictures represent hundreds (okay dozens) of weddings that I looked through. I just want you to appreciate that.
Simple, classic, with a little brooch for an accent
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That’s cool (I *think* it’s an over bustle; it’s hard to tell from here.)
Before my fitting, I was confident about getting an under bustle. I felt that they looked a little more subtle, and didn’t involve buttons or whatnot on the outside of the dress. I mean, sure I would try the over bustle just to see, but really, come on, I knew it would be the under bustle or bust (I kill me).
So let’s compare, shall we?
I do love the look of an under bustle. But doesn’t the fabric make it a little too poofy? And the line of buttons kinda looks abruptly chopped off.
And the over bustle.
To my surprise, the decision was clear (this wasn’t the case with Wedding-Related Decisions #1-5465). Also to my surprise, despite my preconceptions, the over bustle just made a lot more sense with the dress. The under bustle, while usually subtle in my mind, seemed to really stick out on my dress. Like a sore bustle.
So, over bustle it is. Ta-da!
Do you think I made the right decision? If your answer is anything besides “Yes you made the right decision you smarty smarty,” then don’t comment. I know I’ve said this before, but I really mean it this time. Heehee. 
Gorgeous. Love the over bustle. Am thinking of doing the same for mine, even though my dress person insists I should go French. Oh, well. I’m the bride 
Love it!! I usually prefer the under bustle but you def made the right decision here, absolutely gorgeous!!
Overbustlers unite! My dress has a very similiar cut, and I didn’t even consider the French option. Figure-hugging sleekness and below-derrier poof just don’t mix well.
Definitely! The over bustle looks so much better on your dress.
Best choice! – this is coming from someone who had an underbustle for her dress
The overbustle definitely looks smashing on your dress! Good choice.
I think it really depends on the dress, love the over bustle for you!
It’s a much more smooth line with the bustle you chose. I like it! And thanks for all the example pictures, I’m still trying to decide which way to go with my dress.
Wow, I thought I was a fan of the underbustle too, but on that dress it’s clear that the overbustle was needed. Great choice!
You’re right – the choice is pretty easy with your dress. It looks great!
The choice of bustle usually has to do with the cut of the dress…lucky you getting to pick!!
Under bustles have certain perks- they’re more secure and easier to hide. Over bustles require fixtures on the outside (buttons and loops, usually). But they’re so pretty!!
Love your dress…and LOVE your bustle!
That’s absolutely perfect! I think you made the right choice on that one. Oh, and thanks for explaining the different bustles with pictures, I seriously had no idea what a bustle was and what they looked like.
Love it. Mine will be an over too. All of the “flare” on my fit and flare can’t be bustled under. I’m okay with it though. It looks pretty! Congrats on ONE easy decision!
I really like your choice It definitely seems to fit the dress more.
You’re totally right. The choice is blatantly obvious. I love it! Don’t let that train get loose so make sure the bustle is double duty strong to last the whole night through.
I love bustles in general and I don’t know which one will look best with my dress, but I think in your case you went with the best one definitely! I’m loving the brooch idea though with an over bustle, hmm, maybe I’ll have to look into that.
You made the right choice. Easy. I winced when I saw the photo of your dress with the French bustle; it does not look right. Perfect with the American bustle, very beautiful.
Mrs. Pug, New York City/Half Moon Bay, CA Age and Occupation: 33, Lawyer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, ditto Engagement Date: July 2008 Wedding Date: March 2010 Venue: Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay About Me: The Mr. and I are two 30-somethings who enjoy tasty sweets of all kinds, our neighborhood wine store, and cuddling with our pug. NYC is where we live and the city we love, but we’re doing the deed out in Northern California. We are trying to keep the affair small, intimate, and manageable. Our motto is: the less people, the better! (I’m kidding.)
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