Q&A & beauty Fashion Our experts answer your fashion and beauty dilemmas ALL WHITE NOW I’m overwhelmed with the variations of white and ivory wedding dresses; with so many shades, how do I know which one will complement my skin tone? When you walk into a wedding boutique and are confronted by a sea of white and cream it can seem overwhelming. However, once you look closely there is quite a difference in the tone of colour used. Up close they could be crisp white, ivory, oyster, cream, antique white or soft white. Each colour will have a different effect when worn against the skin, depending on whether your underlying skin tone is warm or cool. When selecting the colour, look closely at what happens to your eyes and your pallor. Compare a crisp white with a warm cream for instance and you might notice that one makes your eyes pop and your complexion look bright and fresh. The wrong colour against the face can make us look older and pallor — obviously, something to avoid on your special day! It’s a good idea to think about the make-up colours that you will be using too. If your make-up and dress colour are in your best tones that are complementary to your skin tone, that’s the surest way to look radiant and glowing. The only true way to discover your underlying skin tone is to have a colour analysis session with a reputable consultant. Colour analysis needs to be done face to face to be absolutely accurate, so please use online services or questionnaires with caution! Kelly Caira, House of Colour | kelly.caira@houseofcolour.co.uk Charisse Kenion SOMETHING DIFFERENT I never wear dresses in my everyday life, so I’m struggling to envisage myself in a wedding dress for the big day. It’s leaving me with anxiety as I have no idea what I’m looking for — help! You are not the only one who feels this way, lots of people do. You are feeling out of your comfort zone and this is normal for someone who doesn’t wear dresses often. When you book an appointment, you do not know who you are going to see or what to expect, so this can make anxiety levels higher to start with. After we introduce ourselves to you and let you know how your appointment will be, this will start to put you at ease instantly. Please don’t worry, we are here to help you get rid of those feelings of anxiety and make you feel comfortable. We let you look through the dresses first, so you can see the different style of dresses we have. This will also relax you a little to familiarise yourself with the environment you are now in. When you find styles you like and want to try on we put these to one side, once you have a collection we will then also suggest some bridal dresses we think you may like from what you have told us. You may even want to try a trouser and top two-piece, as there are lots of alternatives to dresses out there! We help you in and out of the gowns so no need to worry ‘how am I going to get this dress on/off’, we’re here to help and make your experience in finding your perfect outfit the best it can be. By the time you leave your appointment you will not be feeling worried at all. Carla Lynch, Dress Code Nine | www.dresscodenine.co.uk Getty Images EXPERT ADVICE 79
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