Crinoline or Hoops- that is the question.

taraalissa Posted: Aug 16, 2002 12:31 PM

Crinoline or Hoops- that is the question.

The store I bought my dress in gave me a choice of crinoline or a 4 tier hoop to wear underneath (this has four hoops going smaller on top to larger on the bottom and really poofs out the dress). I tried both on and the 4 tiered hoop gave it a puffier look (necessary for my ball gown). The crinoline didn't make it nearly as poofy, plus, the woman said that after a few hours, the crinoline can start to droop. So, I went with the hoops. Now, a few things are bothering me and I was looking for some advice-

1- How the hell do you sit in those things? I tried it on with my dress at my fitting and the whole dress pops up when you sit.

2- When I get lifted up on the chair (the hora), I am worried that everyone will get, shall we say-
a favor that I don't really want to give my guests (if you know what I mean)

Anyone have any words of wisdom? I really like the poofyness of the hoop slip and would rather have that than the crinoline- am I just being paranoid? Is anyone else using the hoop slip under their dress?

MichelleW Posted: Aug 16, 2002 12:39 PM

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Sorry Tara Don;t have any ideas for you becasue I chose the crinoline. I didn't want to have to deal with the hoop popping up or me being spastic and tripping

taraalissa Posted: Aug 16, 2002 01:10 PM

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bumping this up- it looked like it was beginning to get lost!

kittyke Posted: Aug 16, 2002 01:27 PM

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Do you have any pics you can post - I have no idea what the difference looks like.

Dawn18Dominick Posted: Aug 16, 2002 01:42 PM

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I decided to go with the hoop but I am only getting 1 or 2 hoops. I liked the way it not only poofed out the dress but you dont have itchy crinoline on you. I sat down at the shop and it was fine. My BM even pretended to do a garter to make sure it didnt fly up. I would try it on and see how you feel. If you have a hard time sitting, I am almost positve you can take out 1 or 2 of the top hoops. That is were most of the 'sitting problems' are. Hope this helps

MarcellaBella Posted: Aug 16, 2002 01:54 PM

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you know I am glad you posted this because I have a ball gown wedidng gown and I WANT the Extra fullness to it.. so please any input from anyone would be greatly appreciated!

christy Posted: Aug 16, 2002 10:56 PM

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When do you make this decision, at the first fitting? I never even thought of this before ahhhhh! I think the hoops may get uncomfortable, but I have never tried it on.

jennbaby Posted: Aug 17, 2002 07:07 AM

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i also have a ballgown dress and i am borrowing my friend debbies extra full crenalin, that she wore on her wedding day.
never heardof the hoop though? they sound annoying. are they? anyone have a pic of one?

taraalissa Posted: Aug 17, 2002 11:36 AM

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no acutally, they are not annoying. They push away from your body so they don't even touch your legs. Think of it this way- A giant hoola hoop on the bottom a slightly smaller one above, etc., etc. The hoops are sewn into a slip so they lay right under the skirt of your dress and don't even touch your legs.

Melissa Posted: Aug 17, 2002 12:32 PM

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I was so against the hoop, but then the bridal shop insisted that I try it on. Well, it is weird, but it keeps the dress off of my legs, so I don't have to worry about it sticking to me. Also, it gives my gown that wedding dress look. It's not a hard as a hula hoop, but it's the same idea. I'm only having one hoop all the way at the bottom of the dress. I also sat down in it with my temporary bustle, and it didn't stick up. I was worried about that too. Good luck!