Your Sussex Wedding - Page number 69 - October/November 2021 (Issue 93)

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. Pear Debbie from Rosedene Bridal says, “As your hips are the area you might not want to draw attention to, stay clear of mermaid silhouettes. Dresses that have a defined waist and an A-line skirt will flatter everything above your waist and hide everything below! Also, styles with asymmetric folds across the body will draw the eye away from the stomach.” Debbie suggests Laura from the Bliss Range by Tiffany Bridal Jools suggests Etienne from her Signature Bridal Collection Your Sussex Wedding editor 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 Go figure! 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. We caught up with some of the county’s bridal boutique owners to find out more. Jools from Valentia Bridal says, “Pear bodies tend to have a defined waist, so ballgowns are the perfect choice as this style will enhance the feature as well as giving you balance.” FASHION ADVICE 69 www.zak willis.co.uk