Every bride deserves to look glamorous on her wedding day. This is the equivalent of red carpet where all eyes will be on you! But before you start shopping for the dress, decide what message you want it to say about “you”. Start by compiling a visual inspiration board or look book. Choose pictures/quotes/stories or fabrics you like from magazines or the net. Keep it in a visible place and keep adding to it till you get the full picture. You will be surprised how a picture you may have picked of a house in the woods or by the beach may be your venue muse, a color evident in your collage may act as your accent makeup, dress or accessories color, the style of outfits you choose will lead you to a design sketch for the wedding gown, a quote you liked may be included in your wedding vows or on the invites and so on… As long as it reflects you!To give you more insight into the different style personalities, I will share with you some hints on how to step in the spotlight with style and confidence, reflecting your style in every detail of the wedding dress.
Whether you are a natural, classic, creative, dramatic, alluring or romantic, you’ll feel most comfortable by projecting your style personality in your choice of venue, wedding dress, makeup, hair and accessories.
Natural style personalities have this “ effortless put together look”. Make sure your dress reflects your style by looking for simple styles, minimal designs, clean lines and uncluttered looks. Since it’s your big day, you may need to take your laid back style one level up. You can achieve that by going for simple design silhouettes with an edge. Play up your best features and direct the attention to your assets.You’ll look your best if you feel good in your dress, so look for quality natural fabrics that feel good against your skin and don’t constrain your movement.
Alluring style personalities are confident with their bodies and would usually go for revealing or body hugging styles.Make sure the dress is sexy yet elegant as you want all eyes on you and not your body parts!
Romantic style personalities will have the best choices for the wedding dress, as they love the girly details found in lace, sheer materials and floral designs.You will be spoiled for choice but no matter what you land on, make it feminine and elegant.
Creatives may find it hard to land the perfect wedding dress, as they need unconventional styles to suit their style personalities. Instead of going for the traditional wedding gown, why not experiment with a new style that will show off your edge? You may want to create your own design by choosing a neckline that you like, combine it with a flattering skirt, shorts or pants style and you’ll have a unique wedding dress that’s all you! Or why not go for a flattering off the rack-wedding gown and make your statement with a bold color accessory as in a redshoe?
Dramatic style personalities need to make a statement no matter what style they go for. You can reflect that in your wedding dress by having a focal point in the design of the dress through the cut, material, color, accessory or an extreme geometric style. One bold piece will do the trick. Make sure you place it on your best feature.Classics need to reflect their timeless elegant style in the wedding dress. Look for quality fabrics, flattering silhouettes and you’ll be sure that looking back at the photos 10 years later, your dress would still be in style!
Last, no matter what style personality you are, you will glow on the day by being comfortable in your own skin and reflecting your true image.
Style and Image tips contributed by
Rana Saab, AICI FLC.
Image Consultant.
www.ranasaab.com
