Although -- I didn't think about this before -- the dress has no zipper; I can't step into it, but have to pull it over my head. Which is no big deal in general, but -- I'm getting my hair done at 11 a.m., and not going to wear my dress all day (obvs.). So...how do I pull my dress over my head so as to keep my poofy hairdo from getting fucked up?

(NO ONE answer "carefully.")

Would putting a scarf over my hair first help?

Aw!

Coworker Chad for the win: not only did he make gestures and grin as I walked past a long distance away, then when we were in the same space, he said, "Your new haircut is adorable!" (Chad also wears a bowtie. He is a sweetie.)

Yay Chad!

There's a craft beer bar/comic book store in the works here that's going to be called "My Parents' Basement."

There's a craft beer bar/comic book store in the works here that's going to be called "My Parents' Basement."

Made. Of. Awesome.

Steph, I would need the help of someone taller than me to ease the dress over my hair. To be honest, I need that all the time.

Steph, I would need the help of someone taller than me to ease the dress over my hair.

I, uh, am too body conscious to let anyone help. My mother is bone thin and always has been, and my size has always been a point of contention between us, and I will be damned if I stress myself more on my wedding day by letting her see my in my bra and undies. I just can't do it.

So I'm putting the dress on by myself in the large bathroom of the B&B's bedroom, for the sake of my sanity.

Tep, can you have a friend your size to help? (btw, I empathize. same stuff going on for me, with less volume to the contention).

I would think a scarf would help the hair, at least preventing it from being caught in things. Some sort of very chic, loose turban thing.

I would think a scarf would help the hair, at least preventing it from being caught in things. Some sort of very chic, loose turban thing.

I was thinking just sort of draping it over my hair loosely -- like this, very loose and not wrapped around my neck: [link]

hairnet?

Maybe ask your hairdresser for advice?