Try at Home: How To Try Dresses on at Home

You can choose up to three dresses at a time, and the cost is $10 per bridesmaid sample and $15 per bridal sample, shipping included. For bridal Try at Home only, you can apply the sample cost (up to $45) to the purchase of your dream wedding dress!

Our dresses are available in a size range to let you know that the sample is a good fit for you to try on if you're in the size range shown. The sizing for wedding dresses can also be different than what you're used to for your everyday clothes, so the range can help guide you towards a better selection.

Wedding dresses are rarely a perfect fit, and our samples are a way for you to see the look and feel of the dress. Trying on dresses one size up or down is normal when bridal shopping, and we provide clips to help you get the right fit. When a range is provided for a wedding dress, the sample size will be in the middle of the range—for example, a size range of 4-8 means the dress sample received will be a size 6.

After your bridal samples have been returned and received by us in good condition, we will send you a discount code (up to $45) via email that you can use towards the purchase of your dream wedding dress!

While some sample gowns are brand new, most sample gowns have been tried on by other brides. We have high standards for our samples, so every gown is inspected and cleaned upon return. We try our best to catch and do any repairs necessary before returning them to inventory. Samples are carefully packed up, shipped out, and tried on, so your sample may come with slight wear or tear; this is why we offer 20% off any sample gown purchase!

Wedding dresses are rarely a perfect fit, and our samples are a way for you to see the look and feel of the dress. When bridal shopping, it’s common to try on dresses one size up or down. That's why we provide clips in your sample box to help see what the right fit looks and feels like in each sample dress. Something to keep in mind though is that these samples have been tried on by brides like you, and they may get stretched out over time. Therefore when choosing your final dress size, rather than going by the size you tried on, it's highly recommended that you follow the size chart measurements. If you have any questions, our stylists are here to help!

Most of our Try at Home wedding and bridesmaid dress samples are available to be shipped to you within one week. However, some popular styles are in high demand, so there might be a waitlist, which can extend the delivery time. If your desired style is not available immediately, your stylist can work with you to find alternative options to achieve a similar look.

Drop off the Try at Home bridesmaid or wedding dress samples at your local FedEx within 7 days of delivery. If you want to extend your time with the dresses, please contact our customer service team.

If you love the dress you tried on, the Try at Home sample is available for purchase at a 20% discount. Before you decide to purchase, please examine the gown for any defects and make sure it is the correct style, color, and size for you. You must purchase the dress BEFORE returning any of the additional dresses in the order. All sales are final for any Try at Home sample purchased.

Please reach out so our dedicated customer service team can help you with the next steps!

We include a prepaid FedEx return label inside the box with your dresses. We cannot be responsible for any packages returned to us using a label or carrier other than the one we provided. If your return package becomes lost and the provided prepaid label was not used, you could be charged for not returning the dresses.

If you misplace your return label, please reach out to us at hello@averyaustin.com and we’d be more than happy to help!

Please also note that samples must be returned in the original condition they were received, with all tags affixed. Samples are only meant for the purpose of trying on, so if they come back damaged, you may be charged a fee to fix the damage or replace the dress entirely if the damage cannot be fixed (ex. stains, tears, strong odors, etc.). If the damage is severe, the cost will include the full retail price of the dress.

If we haven’t heard from you and your package isn’t on the way back, you will be responsible for the full retail value of the merchandise in your possession. But please, let’s not let it get to that! If you need extra time with your samples, please contact your stylist or email us at hello@averyaustin.com.