Bridal – Traditional wedding dresses
Classic wedding dresses are still extremely popular with women, along with a quintessentially-English setting during the summer months.
Below you will see all the stunning traditional wedding gowns that will suit both your body shape and budget. You no longer have to spend £1000’s on traditional bridal wear to look beautiful on your wedding day, as I’ve discovered here with these examples of styles at around £200 from stores like Debenhams:
This traditional bridal wear from Suzanne Neville is a great illustration of what works well for a standard shape. The lace at the top of the bodice and the lace straps are the focus here, drawing the eye to the top of the body and creating an illusion of height and curvaceousness. A dress with this ornamentation needs subtle jewellery so leave heavy necklaces well alone and chose earrings instead. www.suzanneneville.com
Traditional wedding dresses like this one by Justin Alexander will give women with full busts and hips a wonderful romantic curvaceousness. The scalloped bust line can be particularly flattering for large bosoms because it creates a soft and feminine neckline. Strapless is universally flattering but especially for fuller arms, since the eye is drawn to the cleavage. A crisp wrap over the arms however will add an extra femininity and security for those of you who want it.
The wide, flared skirt has a smooth sophistication, which will cover pear shapes, big bottoms and low-slung bottoms - making the legs seem longer. www.justinalexanderbridal.com
Wonderfully classic style wedding dresses like this by White Rose for tall women creates interest at the bodice area with this subtle gold embroidery. Half close your eyes and you’ll see how the horizontal line at the bust and again at the waist interrupts the flow of the vertical. This is a well-known trick to reduce the height of a bride. www.whiterosebridal.com
Traditional wedding gowns from Sincerity Bridal, with a halter neck finish are great for standard shaped women and especially petites. This is because the eye is drawn to the top of the body, creating a longer than usual line from under the bust to the floor - elongating the legs and making the bride seem taller. www.sinceritybridal.com
To make sure that your big day goes according to plan, the type of wedding you have will always influence the many classic wedding dresses to choose from. Here are some of my tips on how to look good:
- An English country garden venue in the summer as opposed to a wintry stately home setting will have a bearing on your choices without you realising it.
- Gloves are best worn with traditional style gowns and should never be pulled over the elbow or stretched taut.
- Veils are becoming less popular but if you want one, then go ahead they add magic after all. Just remove the plastic comb it comes with and get your hairdresser to pin it in for you, that way you can remove it later without damaging your hair.
- Give yourself time to choose your dress by trying on as many styles as you like.
Also don’t forget to Ask Caryn where I will answer any of your pre-wedding day questions!
