Can I wear a petticoat with a non-wedding formal gown?
I visited a clothing store to buy a petticoat for a formal gown two days ago. I wanted something that works with a non wedding dress. I also wanted something that gives shape and comfort. But when I checked the petticoats I felt disappointed. Some were only for bridal dresses. Some did not match the gown style. Some felt uncomfortable to wear. I could not trust them. I could not decide confidently.
Then I visited another shop in the same area. Some petticoats looked better but options were limited. Some were suitable but not comfortable. Some looked perfect at first but did not fit well. I remembered a gown I saw before that needed support but petticoat did not match. That made me hesitate even more.
To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I found many petticoats. Some worked with different gowns. Some had simple and flexible styles. Some showed better fitting options. There were many choices available. This made me excited but also confused again.
Now I am thinking should I trust online options for different uses or go with local stores for better matching? What would you do in my place?