Give yourself time. Since you won't be going to the typical bridal salon that has dozens of dresses on display, you'll want to start your gown search as soon as possible. It might take you a bit longer than usual to find the perfect gown-and this isn't a purchase you want to make in a rush.
See the dress in person. If you can, go to stores in your area that sell pre-owned dresses so you can look at the gown. "It's important not only to see what kind of condition the dress is in, but also to feel the fabric and see how the dress looks on you," says Dolly Savage, owner of Consigned Couture in Greenwich, Connecticut. If you're buying online, be sure to ask the seller to send plenty of photos of the dress from various angles so you can assess any damage.
Ask questions. When making an online purchase, you want to make sure the dress that arrives at your house is the one you were expecting. Some important questions to ask include: How much/long the dress was worn, what kind of alternations were done, and did it get damaged on the day. Be sure to keep a record of this correspondence in case you need to make a return.
Be prepared to clean. Keep in mind that most stains can easily be removed or minimized by a dependable dry cleaner. But anything that's yellowed can be tough-and there's no guarantee they'll be able to get it out at all. To save time, you might want to limit your search to high-end secondhand shops, which often only accept dresses in tip-top shape. "The gowns in my store are in near-perfect condition," says Savage.
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