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The most basic accessories are often the hardest to
choose. There are so many different styles of shoes, veils, and slips that a
bride can go crazy figuring out which ones to wear. Help is on the way. By
simply following these steps you will be able to pick out these accessories free
of stress.
While some brides choose not to wear a veil or slip- all brides wear shoes.
Brides’ shoes can range anywhere from flip-flops to platforms and from tennis
shoes to pumps. Every bride has her own style, and her own dress style. Try to
find shoes that will complement your wedding dress and wedding theme. If you are
wearing a simple dress at a beach gathering, you may just choose white beaded
flip-flops. If you are wearing a ball gown for a winter wedding, pumps will be
your best bet. If you are wearing a long dress and are more interested in
comfort than beauty, tennis shoes are becoming a growing trend. No matter what
shoes you choose, make sure you are comfortable in them. There is nothing worse
than getting blisters on your wedding day. Also, if you are a “flats” kind of
girl- don’t go for the stilettos, you’re just risking falling on your face on
the most important day of your life.
A veil is a very traditional part of the wedding outfit. Even if you think you
don’t want one, try one on to just see how you’d look. Many brides end up
getting a veil even after deciding not to just because it flatters everyone.
There are a couple of guidelines for matching face shape with veil styles, but
if you love a certain style, don’t be afraid to get it. Veils are so sheer and
billowy, it will be hard for people to tell that it “doesn’t look good”. One
important guideline to follow is matching the veil with the wedding style. If
you are having a casual wedding, you will not want to go for the
cathedral-length veil. Another guideline to keep in mind is to keep you veil
simple if your dress is ornate. If you have a simple dress, the veil can be
simple or embellished. Just make sure you don’t over-do the designs.
Some brides choose to wear a slip under their dress for two main reasons: to
increase the “pouf” of the skirt or to protect the skirt from your legs (or visa
versa if the skirt has scratchy seams). If you choose a slip to increase the
fullness of your skirt, there are many different options out there. If you want
a thinner look, or simply want to enhance a sewn-in slip, you should try a thin
or medium slip which will add up to 4” of fullness. For a bigger look, try a
full slip which can add up to 9” of fullness. To go all out, an extra full slip
will add even more fullness, and a hoop slip (a slip with hoops at the bottom)
will add the most fullness because it will keep its shape better than regular
slips. If you are just using a slip for protection/comfort, you may just want to
buy a one-layer slip from a department store, or try a thin slip.
Once you get these basics taken care of, you’ll be able to focus on more
detailed accessories like jewelry and makeup. No matter what accessories you
choose, make sure they coordinate not only with the wedding style, but also with
your own personal style so that you can feel great on your big day.
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The most basic accessories are often the hardest to
choose. There are so many different styles of shoes, veils, and slips that a
bride can go crazy figuring out which ones to wear. Help is on the way. By
simply following these steps you will be able to pick out these accessories free
of stress.
While some brides choose not to wear a veil or slip- all brides wear shoes.
Brides’ shoes can range anywhere from flip-flops to platforms and from tennis
shoes to pumps. Every bride has her own style, and her own dress style. Try to
find shoes that will complement your wedding dress and wedding theme. If you are
wearing a simple dress at a beach gathering, you may just choose white beaded
flip-flops. If you are wearing a ball gown for a winter wedding, pumps will be
your best bet. If you are wearing a long dress and are more interested in
comfort than beauty, tennis shoes are becoming a growing trend. No matter what
shoes you choose, make sure you are comfortable in them. There is nothing worse
than getting blisters on your wedding day. Also, if you are a “flats” kind of
girl- don’t go for the stilettos, you’re just risking falling on your face on
the most important day of your life.
A veil is a very traditional part of the wedding outfit. Even if you think you
don’t want one, try one on to just see how you’d look. Many brides end up
getting a veil even after deciding not to just because it flatters everyone.
There are a couple of guidelines for matching face shape with veil styles, but
if you love a certain style, don’t be afraid to get it. Veils are so sheer and
billowy, it will be hard for people to tell that it “doesn’t look good”. One
important guideline to follow is matching the veil with the wedding style. If
you are having a casual wedding, you will not want to go for the
cathedral-length veil. Another guideline to keep in mind is to keep you veil
simple if your dress is ornate. If you have a simple dress, the veil can be
simple or embellished. Just make sure you don’t over-do the designs.
Some brides choose to wear a slip under their dress for two main reasons: to
increase the “pouf” of the skirt or to protect the skirt from your legs (or visa
versa if the skirt has scratchy seams). If you choose a slip to increase the
fullness of your skirt, there are many different options out there. If you want
a thinner look, or simply want to enhance a sewn-in slip, you should try a thin
or medium slip which will add up to 4” of fullness. For a bigger look, try a
full slip which can add up to 9” of fullness. To go all out, an extra full slip
will add even more fullness, and a hoop slip (a slip with hoops at the bottom)
will add the most fullness because it will keep its shape better than regular
slips. If you are just using a slip for protection/comfort, you may just want to
buy a one-layer slip from a department store, or try a thin slip.
Once you get these basics taken care of, you’ll be able to focus on more
detailed accessories like jewelry and makeup. No matter what accessories you
choose, make sure they coordinate not only with the wedding style, but also with
your own personal style so that you can feel great on your big day.
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