After all – a wedding dress is bulky and can be hard to look after over years in storage – so if you’re not storing for a good reason – maybe it’s time to think again. Loft / Attic. These can often be warm as they are at the top of the house, and can be prone to animal/insects and damp from leaks in the roof etc… Most people don’t realise how important boxing materials are when it comes to wedding dress storage. Again, remember that wedding dresses are delicate and even the slightest chemical exposure can cause damage.

But, if there’s not a good reason and you’re simply storing it to get it out of the way, then maybe it would be worth looking at other options instead.I’m going to let you in on all the dos and don’ts of wedding dress storage so that you’ll always have a well-preserved memento of your special day – should you want to keep it. Many of us are used to storing our summer wardrobes in drawers or boxes during the colder months, and vice versa. Set yourself up for success by having your dress thoroughly and professionally cleaned before you put it into storage. You’ll need to carefully wrap your wedding dress in tissue paper inside the box to prevent the delicate fabric from getting creased. However, make sure that the tissue paper, as well as the box, is pH-neutral. You’ll need to specifically look for acid-free tissue paper. TIP– Get a box large enough to store the wedding accessories inside as well. You can individually wrap things like the veil so they’re stored alongside the dress as then they’re less likely to go missing. What Should You Avoid Using For Wedding Dress Storage?

The designer created a gown for the skydiver which she wore in a flight for a film that showcases the collection. Billowing sleeves and tight-fitting unitards demonstrate how van Herpen incorporated Kiger's "adventurous athleticism" into the line. The collection is based on themes of freedom, adventure, exploration and fearlessness Stretching the skies even further, more inspiration came from the historic moment when the Apollo 8 astronauts witnessed the Earth rising above the Moon’s horizon for the very first time and the Earthrise image that was taken by astronaut Bill Anders," van Herpen explained. The astronauts expressed that seeing our blue home from space has caused a shift in awareness: 'When we look down at the earth from space, we see this amazing, indescribably beautiful planet. It looks like one living, breathing organism,'" she added. Layers represent "networks of movement" Worried covering up your favourite dress or smartest suit might make it smell funny after a few months of being stored? Never fear as our Lakeland protective clothes covers are all made from breathable materials. Some have even been treated with an antibacterial coating to make sure your garments stay extra fresh – no matter how long they stay sitting in your wardrobe for. And while a padded hanger with a plastic dress bag works fine for dresses in the short term storage needed before the Wedding day – long term storage for afterwards is a totally different thing with lots of extra stuff to consider.

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Hanging your dress in a closet is okay in the short term (the weeks or months leading up to the wedding), but it’s not a good long-term storage method because the weight of the dress hanging down can put strain on the seams.

News about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. Any dirt on your wedding dress will only get more difficult to remove the longer it’s left to set, and because many wedding dresses have a lot of layers, tiny stains can easily go unnoticed. They are often more delicate than other items of clothing, especially if they have areas of fine lace or mesh. While in storage, this fragile material can be exposed to mildew and mould.Secondly, the designer made use of circles and earthly colours such as cool blue and bone-white to ground the collection in the earth. Most clothes covers are clear, allowing you to easily see what’s underneath. Simply slip the garment bag over the top of your hanger and you’re good to go. You could even upgrade to a more durable cover that features a zip-up front for easy access. Breathable garment covers However – most reasons have a lot of ‘what if’s’ about them. You may not have children – your daughter may not want it and may feel guilt about that if you keep it – etc…. While these storage methods might be okay in the short term, a wedding dress is something that tends to remain in storage for many years at a time.