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Old 06-04-2010, 07:27 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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White dress can be see-through in many special event lighting conditions. After purchasing a white dress, check the transparency factor well. To do this, pull up one layer of the dress over-skirt along with any underskirts or crinolines that may help reduce transparency. Hold these layers in front of a white light (do not touch material to a hot bulb, be careful) and check the transparency by holding a red fabric between the bulb and skirting. If you see pink, be sure to purchase an opaque half-slip for the white dress. To reduce transparency, consider selecting a white dress of good weight fabric having some weave pattern (such as a satin shantung or a textured silk).
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Old 06-04-2010, 09:34 PM
 
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White dress can be see-through in many special event lighting conditions. After purchasing a white dress, check the transparency factor well. To do this, pull up one layer of the dress over-skirt along with any underskirts or crinolines that may help reduce transparency. Hold these layers in front of a white light (do not touch material to a hot bulb, be careful) and check the transparency by holding a red fabric between the bulb and skirting. If you see pink, be sure to purchase an opaque half-slip for the white dress. To reduce transparency, consider selecting a white dress of good weight fabric having some weave pattern (such as a satin shantung or a textured silk).
And select undergarments/shapewear that is as close as possible to your own skintone. I've seen a lot of that in the better stores. Better choice for a slip than white.
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