Comments on: How To Clean A Vintage Wedding Gown And Make It Like New

By: Tabitha Hadden

Tabitha Hadden — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:33:58 +0000

I am trying to clean my late mother in laws dress from her wedding. It has yellowed a great deal and some of the lace has browned. I figure soaking would be good for the dress and a soft toothbrush for the lace?? I do not honestly do not know whether this dress is supposed to be white or ivory. How would I know?

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:02:56 +0000

Thanks for this article. I have my grandmother’s Victorian wedding dress which is beyond yellow, to tan, or brown. It’s very delicate and I’m afraid of making it worse. Is it possible to make it less brown at least, using the woolite, or OxyClean methods, or is it a lost cause?

By: Sandra G Blain

Sandra G Blain — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:48:31 +0000

I have a 1945 satin and lace wedding dress which I have washed and it came out beautifully but seems a bit stiff. Should I or can I give it a rinse in a fabric softener or is it better this way and steaming it?

By: Mary Smiderle

Mary Smiderle — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:26:16 +0000

I am starting on soaking my mothers 1946 wedding gown. I also wore it for a 1983 – and I am thrilled my niece Might wear. It is a heavy satin and clean but yellow. I wonder why it re- yellowed so quickly? I would love to see a picture of both brides

By: Debra

Debra — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:42:57 +0000

I am restoring my wedding dress for my grand daughter to wear . it turned so yellow I had to soak it twice. and for whatever reason it started to yellow again over a few months? so I am doing one last soak and then rebeading . I am so nervous the wedding is 3 weeks away!

By: Denise Aldous

Denise Aldous — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:24:21 +0000

Hi I have my deceased mother in laws wedding dress veil and shoes circa 1921 I think – they are in box but need cleaning and not sure how to do it – I think I’d like to sell but don’t want to mess it up. Please could you give advice

By: Marie Sandauer

Marie Sandauer — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:26:26 +0000

I have a vintage 1940’s lace wedding gown from Saks Fifth Avenue. It’s a cream color with no visible stains but needs repair to the illusion netting and one sleeve needs to be reattached. My granddaughter wants to wear it and it fits her perfectly. Should I try cleaning it before or after I attempt the repairs?

By: Adrienne McGuire

Adrienne McGuire — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:00:22 +0000

Thanks for this awesome article on cleaning a vintage wedding dress! This is super important to know different tips and tricks than what you would use with a modern wedding dress, as a vintage one is made differently. Keep up the hard work!