Catch our bumper BRIDAL FEATURE in today’s issue? We have even more gorgeous outfit ideas for DRESSING TO IMPRESS at that upcoming wedding …
1. THE BRIDE
The Modern Mrs, whether bright young thing or the more mature bride, traditionalist or rule-breaker, is making her wedding attire her own, with a nod to those trends from this season which will endure and not leave her cringing at her wedding photos in the future. So what’s in? Volume: From classic ballgown skirts to tiered and overskirt-style, pump up the volume. Detail: 3D floral embellishment and feathers; deep or keyhole necklines. Chic Casual: Short and sweet modern shifts (this picture) and pretty jumpsuits. Red Carpet Dressing: Take your cue from last month’s Golden Globe red carpet frocks for your own moment in the spotlight. Just add the veil of your choice.
2. THE BRIDESMAIDS:
The trend for bridesmaids selecting their own dresses within a specific colour palette continues but every woman in a wedding party should be able to find her own figure-flattering silhouette. Bridesmaids, even if they wear different dresses, can wear the same shoes (similar style shoes with different heel height are something that sets Jimmy Choo apart), similar accessories and even a uniform length. Inventive bridesmaids will always shop off the peg dresses. Last season, designers Viktor & Rolf and Temperley made bridal jumpsuits in silks and laces popular. This year, the silhouette has made its way down the aisle to the bridesmaids. Wide-leg renditions are über-glamorous.
3. THE GUESTS
It’s a balance between looking chic, but not boring, dressed up but not over the top. Be different. If most women will be wearing a LFD (little floral dress), fascinator or up-do, why not try a pair of dressy, silk wide-leg trousers or culottes with a pretty top? Wear a longer length dress or skirt to a summer wedding. A blazer or jacket is pretty much a necessity when it comes to Irish weddings, cardigans look frumpy. Don’t overdo hair and make-up: it looks uncool.
Left to right:
1. Earrings with tassels, €7.99, at H&M, Livonia maxi dress, Unique, €470; www.net-a-porter.com.
2. Hey Macarena round-frame acetate sunglasses, Le Specs, €40; www.net-a-porter.com, belted plaid cotton dress, Trademark, €641; www.matchesfashion.com
3. Ruffled silk-chiffon mini dress, Chloé, €2990; www.net-a-porter.com
Left to right:
1. Alexa glitter lace-up ballerinas, Aquazzura, €475; www.mytheresa.com, Best of British floral shirt dress, €199, Marks & Spencer.
2. White perforated leather Leticia sandals, €525: www.avenue32.com, Pallas off shoulder blouse, Peter Pilotto, €650, Brown Thomas.
3. Lace culottes, Muveil, €589.66; www.farfetch.com, Charlie Cobalt clutch, £175 (about €232); www.wilburandgussie.com
Images by Jason Lloyd Evans
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