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Your bridal wear: minimising mishaps 2503 views
Your dress may be the star of your bridal ensemble but it’s nothing without the extras! Sarah Richardson outlines what to consider when choosing those all-important accessories.
Veil
When choosing a veil, it’s worth considering the following:
Length. If you are 5'3" or under, an elbow-length (around 30” long) or shorter veil is likely to give more flattering proportions than a longer style. Equally, those taller than 5'7" often find a fingertip (around 40” long) or cathedral (around 120”) length particularly suits them. But these are just guidelines – no two brides are the same!
Colour. White or ivory aren’t the only bridal colours! Whether you’ve set your heart on diamond white or champagne, make sure the shade of your veil doesn’t clash with your dress. Note that an exact match isn’t vital but if there is a variation, it’s usually better for the veil to be paler than your dress, rather than vice versa.
How it’s affixed. Some veils are attached to a comb that slides easily into your hair. Others are attached to a more prominent hair accessory such as a tiara, wreath or hairband. Make sure you’re totally clear about how you will be wearing your veil, and have at least one practice run to check it affixes to your hairstyle securely.
Bra
A well-fitting, supportive bra is vital to most brides’ confidence, so don’t rush this important purchase.
Get yourself measured. Many department stores offer this service free of charge. It’s amazing how many people are wearing totally the wrong size. One of the most common mistakes is going too large on the under-bust measurement when what is needed is a higher cup size instead.
Match your bra to your dress. It sounds obvious but the style of your dress is likely to dictate the type of bra you need. A strapless dress will require a strapless bra or stick-on cups, while a backless number demands a bra that criss-crosses low down your back and fastens around the waist (or you could consider converting a regular bra using a separate attachment, available from most department stores).
Do a test run ie try on several different styles of bra with your dress, then walk around in each for a while to check how it feels and make sure it is not visible. But before you buy, make sure you find out the store’s return policy – you don’t want to be left with a pile of bras you won’t use!
Shoes
Get the balance between looks and comfort. For some brides-to-be, comfort is the most important feature of wedding shoes, while others will refuse to sacrifice high-glamour style in favour of a lower-heeled option. Decide where your ideal balance lies before going shoe-shopping.
Don’t shoe-shop in the morning. Your feet tend to be more swollen early in the day, which could cause you to buy shoes that are too big.
Break them in. Make sure you buy your bridal shoes a few weeks before the wedding, and have regular practice sessions in them to wear them in. If the soles are shiny, rub them with sandpaper to rough them up a bit, preventing you slipping on the big day.
Hosiery
Tights, hold-ups or knee-highs? If your dress is slinky you might find that hold-ups or even seam-free tights create unfortunate lumps or bumps in your sleek silhouette. Knee-highs could be the answer – or go bare-legged if the weather is likely to be warm enough.
Practicality. Tights can be hard for a bride to grapple with when she visits the little girls’ room – especially if her dress is voluminous. Hold-ups or knee-highs have the edge here.
Bulk-buy. Don’t rely on one pair of tights to see you through; whichever type of hosiery you go for, buy several pairs and keep them to hand to avoid wedding-day stress.
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