Q&A Fashion Look the best version of you with our expert advice Unsplash via Karen Willis Holmes LOOKING YOUR BEST I have a very full bust. What styles will suit me and how can I get the right support? Whether you’re a size eight or 18, finding a fitted dress that flatters a fuller bust can pose problems. To start with, make sure you have a bra that fits and supports you correctly before going dress shopping. I frequently send brides to visit a specialist lingerie shop before they make their final dress choice because it’s impossible for them to tell if the dress is right or for me to see if it can be suitably altered without the proper foundation. Some gowns have built-in corsets, but if you have a heavy bust and aren’t used to wearing a corset, you might find wearing one for a long time tiring. If you’re uncomfortable, it won’t matter how beautiful your dress is! A supporting bra and a gown with shoulder straps may be better. If you want to show off your shoulders, adding straps to an off-the-shoulder dress may still be possible without spoiling the effect. Find the right neckline to suit your shape. A high neck with a full bust is seldom flattering unless the fabric above the bust is lace or sheer; in this case, a V-neck or sweetheart neckline may work better. If you don’t have a defined waistline, a princess cut or empire line can be very flattering, lengthening the body and accentuating your best parts. Try a fuller skirt for brides with a trim waist to balance out your top half. Whatever your shape, do try a variety of styles. You may well be surprised by what suits you best. Erica Arnold | Real Green Dress www.realgreendress.com RING-A-DING-DING What advice can you share when creating bespoke wedding rings? Consider how the wedding ring will look with your engagement ring. You want the design to complement it and not detract from the engagement ring, which should be the central focus. Copy little details from the engagement ring, like the size and profile of the band and the setting style of any stones, to make the rings look like a matching set. Diamond-set wedding rings are hugely popular as they add extra sparkle and can enhance the engagement ring. With stoneset rings, many different styles are available; from a simple, flush channel set to a more delicate claw set, there will be a perfect style for all! Something to consider is how far around the stones are set into the band; I recommend starting with 40 per cent coverage to my clients as this will be enough to go over the top of the finger; 60 per cent is ideal as it will give the impression of having a fully set band without the cost! From a practical point of view, it’s advised that you use the same metal to avoid any damage from the harder metal wearing away at the softer. Plus the same metal will make for a perfect colour match. Georgia Huxted | Georgia Ellen Bespoke Jewellery www.georgiaellen.co.uk 73 ASK THE EXPERTS
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