finding your dream dress - advice from designed to impress.
What do you love about your body? Look for a style that shows off your best bits.
Think about what’s suitable for the type of day you’re having. A castle would suit a full gown, whereas an urban venue calls for a chic, slim dress.
Consider your skin tone. White is a difficult colour for English complexions: ivory, champagne, gold and pale pink are more flattering.
Look through magazines and make a portfolio of dresses that catch your eye, then go and try some on. Be open-minded – it’s often the dress you don’t expect that turns out to be “the one”. Take a friend with you who will give you an honest opinion.
If you can, wear the right underwear when shopping – a strapless bra and sensible pants in a neutral colour – so you can get the best idea of what you will feel and look like on the big day.
Don’t put on a persona for your wedding day – choose something you’re comfortable wearing. You don’t want to spend the whole day constantly adjusting yourself if you feel exposed or restricted. .
Try not to get too obsessed! After all, your husband and guests aren’t going to be looking at a dress in isolation. They’ll be looking at the whole you – your face, personality and unique happy radiance.