Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 55)

 GO F IGURE ! How to dress for your big day whatever your beautiful shape K nowing your body shape is a great place to start when thinking about your wedding dress. Your everyday wardrobe might already be screaming clues at you as it’ll be full of styles and shapes that you naturally gravitate towards. Have a look at other dresses you’ve worn to formal occasions or even to the office and see if they follow a general shape. If they do, this is a great guide to what silhouette of wedding dress to try on first. But the golden rules really are to keep an open mind and trust your bridal consultant. Emma Kendrick, manager of Maria Modes (www.mariamodes.com) in Macclesfield says, “If they pull a dress that’s a bit of a wild card don’t be alarmed! We’re trained to know what suits you best and if you don’t give it a go, you’ll never know.” Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding editor Kelly Andrews caught up with Emma for a chat about dressing according to body type and together they’ve gathered their top tips, just for you! PEAR Emma suggests: Hopkins by Pronovias Privee You’re likely to be boasting a pear or triangle body shape if you’d consider your hips and bottom to be wider than your shoulders and bust. Emma says, “Choose a dress that subtly draws attention away from your waist and hips and flatters your figure, such as an A-line. Gowns with detailing and embellishment on the bodice work well as it draws the eye to your chest and waist.” Kelly says, “V and U-shaped necklines are great for the pear-shaped bride as they bring the angles away from the hips. Styles with sleeves also work wonders to broaden the shoulders and bring balance.” Kelly suggests: Sara by Sassi Holford FASHION ADVICE 59