Friday, 8 April 2016
Catwalk Vs. Reality
It's
always interesting to see which trends filter down from the glossy bridal
magazines to our brides. We started the season with almost every bride
wanting a backless dress. Perfect for
the perky bust elite! For those not
quite ready to burn the bra, we covered straps with intricate beading, or
carefully placed applique pieces placed over skin-coloured tulle.
I've
had many brides saying they've been told they can't wear a fishtail as there
too short. Height has very little to do with it - its all about the T & A.
More T than A? Add undernetting to balance the top. More A than T? Add straps
that sit just off the shoulder. Applique and lace, took over the beading and
blush colours that we were fitting last year.
Another
trend that brings us joy is the skirt and top combo. Let's face it, the
probability of wearing either piece to partake in the weekly shop or to pick up
the kids is remote, but that's how us ladies justify the cost and a little bit
of denial is totally justified when spending hundreds on a dress! Layered 40's style netting skirts with
bardot tops, Mikado a-lines with racer tops, or flowing chiffon with lace
beaded bolero's . We've even had brides that want a pencil or column dress, and
a full netting separate skirt to whip off the evening, Bucks Fizz style.
In
between these appointments are the ladies who
want to look like Cinderella, and why the hell not? They had that dream
when they were 8 years old, and they're sticking with it! The twist to the
standard princess gowns, was to incorporate tulle sleeves, boat necklines, or
3/4 length sleeves.
Top
bridal woes remain to be tummy, upper arm and back fat... which is mainly just
skin! - This is the only reason I got married in my twenties - not enough time
for the sagging to manifest. - nowadays, I have more cleavage in my back, than
chest. A bride can still make the most
of their body without sweating on chicken
fillets or spanx creating an under arm
muffin. Built in cups and internal
corsets do all the work for you.
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