Beautiful Bustles Masterclass Part 1. Single Point Over Bustle Oriole Bridal & Alterations The easy answer: a bustle is a way to lift, and secure the train of your wedding dress so you can move around more easily after the ceremony! , Think of it as a way to make your wedding dress more HOW TO BUSTLE A WEDDING DRESS! Epiphany Boutique American Bustle The American bustle or over bustle means the train is gathered up and fastened over the rest of the skirt, resulting in cascading folds..To make your wedding dress alterations Has anyone done a ballroom bustle? (aka train flip bustle) I don't like these examples my seamstress gave but don't know if ballroom would work with my lacy dress. Thoughts?! : r weddingdress