Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for securing the train of a dress, for example a bridal dress, in a raised position are disclosed herein. A reclosable pin (10) having a curved point portion (20) passing through the bodice of a dress is also disclosed. The pin, when in the closed position, forms a closed loop having a tapered shape such that the closed loop is narrowest adjacent to the base portion (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a reclosable pin (10) for securing the train of a dress, for example a bridal dress, in a raised position. The reclosable pin (10) comprises a resilient arcuate base portion (12), first and second leg portions (14, 16) extending from the base portion (12), a return arm (18) at the upper end of the first leg (14) extending substantially perpendicular to the first leg portion (14), a curved point portion (20) at the upper end of the second leg portion (16), a point (22) provided at the end of the curved point portion (20) directed towards the first leg portion (14), and a clasp (24) provided at the free end of the return arm (18) for engagement with the second leg portion (16). The clasp (24) comprises a loop (26) extending toward the base portion (12), the free end of the loop (26) extending away from the first leg portion (14) to provide an abutment surface (28) for the second leg portion (16) directed toward the first leg portion (14) when the pin (10) is in a closed position.