REGIONAL FASHION 57 TO IMPRESS Dressed Ensure your wedding party looks the part by heading to one of these eight North East fashion suppliers BEAUTIFUL DAY BRIDAL Where? Darlington Why us? “We have special occasion wear for mams, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses and men’s ties and waistcoats available,” explains Beautiful Day Bridal’s Sarah Mosley. “We stock designers including Mori Lee, Emma Bridals and Tiffanys Bridal in sizes from 4 to 34, always advising our clients to keep an open mind when coming in to try on outfits. The current trends for bridesmaids centres around simplicity and elegance, with soft pink and sage green colours popular. Think an outfit they could potentially wear again for a special occasion and you’re on the right track.” Top tip: “Comfort is key! An outfit might be a far cry from what you envisioned, but if it is comfortable and the person wearing it feels good in it then that’s all that matters.” www.beautifuldaybridal.co.uk DANDY THREADS Where? Guisborough Why us? “We are award-winning tailors that offer a very personal service covering all ages, sizes and genders,” says Dandy Threads’ Nicholas HJ Langley. “When booking with us you’ll start the process off with an in-depth tailoring and styling consultation, focusing on your requirements to create the perfect outfit for you or your wedding party. Right now, we are noticing a shift from stronger checked and detailed suits to plainer or softer fabrics with sharper cuts. Colour-wise, blues are always popular, but hues such as greens, browns, fawns, rusts and deep burgundy have grown, making a refreshing alternative to a wardrobe that may already be groaning from blue suits acquired from a backlog of weddings.” Top tip: “Focus on you first – you and your partner are the most important members of the wedding, and it is an opportunity to indulge and invest in getting a beautifully tailored outfit that can become a key piece in your wardrobe. You don’t have to wear the same as your party members either. They can be an element of your outfit, whether it be a waistcoat, a tie set or simply a buttonhole, so long as it complements your look. Because you’d never see the bridesmaids wearing the same as the bride…” www.dandythreads.co.uk www.chiyoandkirkphotography.co.uk www.paylorphotography.co.uk www.paylorphotography.co.uk
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