Your North East Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 42)

69 EXPERT ADVICE Our experts give their advice to help you look your big-day best Fashion and beauty Q&A FASHION-FORWARD How can I stand out from the groomsmen on my wedding day? Chris says: There are some simple but very effective ways to achieve this. The first way is by wearing a contrasting waistcoat, which is the most popular way to stand out against the groomsmen. If you’re going for a more traditional setting, a classic navy three-piece suit with a grey waistcoat is an excellent choice. Another combination that has grown in popularity is the blue three-piece suit with a light brown waistcoat. Either way, you’re guaranteed to stand out and look fantastic. If you’re set on wearing the same waistcoat as your groomsmen, try going for a different tie option with a lighter or darker version of the same colour. There are many different options for shoes with the same style coming in multiple colours. You could stand out a little more by going for a tan tweed brogue for the groomsmen and add contrast with a brown brogue with a navy tweed feature for yourself. Chris Curtis | Suitperior | www.facebook.com/suitperior ALL ABOUT THAT BASE I’m worried my make-up won’t look right on my wedding day because of my dry skin. How can I get around this? Claire says: I recommend starting to prepare skin for your big day as soon as possible. A good skincare regime that includes hydrating products and effective exfoliation will help to improve the texture, look and feel of your face. Your make-up will appear smoother on hydrated skin, but try not to worry as your make-up artist can advise you on how to get wedding-ready skin. On the day, exfoliate in the morning and apply lots of hydrating moisturisers. I always recommend using a primer to help smooth and prepare skin for the make-up application. A cream-based blush and highlighting product will help to create radiance and a healthy natural glow. Claire Milburn | Claire Alexandra Hair and Makeup | www.claire-alexandra.co.uk www.pau lliddement.com www.brid eandgroomweddingphotography.com