Ask about rental or purchase options, fitting appointments, alterations, accessories, and collection or return dates.
Choose the right level of formality
Use the venue, season and dress code to narrow your options. Try the full outfit, including shoes and accessories, and check how it feels sitting and moving. Coordinated wedding-party outfits do not have to mean an identical fit for everyone.
Compare buying, hiring and tailoring
Ask what alterations are possible and which accessories are included. For a group order, confirm fitting arrangements for people who live elsewhere. Allow time for collection checks and agree on rental return dates.