"""Satin Ribbon is probably the most commonly thought of trim when it comes to bridal belts and sashes. Available in a ton of colors and variety of standard widths, usually between 1/8th"""" to 3 or 4"""", these can also come in a variety of qualities. There are thin, paper-y, stiff varieties that work better on a hat or an Easter basket, but a good bridal satin trim to search for or ask for is a double-faced polyester satin trim. Pictured here are a few of these, which are shiny on both sides, and slightly thicker than a basic satin trim. Thickness is especially important if you have a lace dress with a texture that might show through as bumps under a thinner satin. Also consider the width of the ribbon compared to the waistline on your dress and your bust size. A very thin trim may be the best way to bring waist definition on delicate dress or for a bride with a larger bust, while a more substantial dress or a bride with a smaller bust may benefit from a 2"""" wide trim. Much bigger than 2"""" is often tricky, because the shape of a waist usually curves in and out at about 1"""" above and below. Keeping an extra wide trim in place may require seams or darts to contour properly."""
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