Hi Caryn,

My sister is having an evening wedding reception & I don’t know what to wear!! I am only a size 6 & 5′2″ & don’t feel comfortable in shoes/sandals & would like to wear boots with a calf length dress. Would this be too much?

I’d also like to wear either a pink or black dress which adds curves as people are always commenting on how ‘thin’ I am.

Please help!!! Thank you.

Caryn replies:

Boots to a wedding worn with a dress will look odd. If the lack of support in shoes bother you why not try a wedge which is more comfortable and will give you the height and the stability, there are so many around in the high street. If you need a specialist fit then look in our petite section in the shopping mall.

Gosh it’s irritating when people feel they can comment on your shape, but you can easily use a few of the features I outline in my body shape e-book for Petite slender. To add curves to your petite frame go for the garments that have volume such as ruffles, a tulip shape dress or an a-line dress in particular one with an all over print on it. What this will do is give you and hour glass figure as long as you make sure you pick a design that has definition at the waist.

Check out Principles in the petite section who have a print embroidered prom dress with a big bow detail or Warehouse who have a fabulous black twist bow mini prom dress, not specifically for petites, however it is short in length and comes in a size 6 so worth trying on. The bow is over the bust area and adds volume and perceived height. Great with simple accessories and pumps.

Miss Selfridge also have a short pink polka dot tier dress currently in store great for adding volume and glamorous for a wedding.

All these dresses will need a wrap or cropped jacket and that can add extra volume.

Final tip – there’s nothing like dressing up at a wedding so why not invest in a fascinator, available from department stores like John Lewis in our shopping mall – great for adding height and a bit more colour!

Enjoy that wedding!

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