Welcome to 'Shara's Friday Fashion Fix!' I cannot believe it is June, we are half way through the year and it is officially wedding season. I actually went to a hen do last week as two of my friends are getting married next month nawwwwww I'm so happy for them. HOWEVER, I am left with the alarming question like most other wedding guests - WHAT DO I WEAR?
Today I thought I would do a break down of the questions some lovely ladies of the public asked me on my BBCWM fashion segment.
Q : Hi I'm attending a wedding this summer as a guest and I have no idea what to wear!? - Sally
Shara's Answer: I’m actually
in this dilemma myself because I’m going to a wedding next month. I think the
first thing you need to do is identify what kind of wedding it is. If it’s a
wedding abroad then I would stick to wearing light fabrics like chiffon. Brands
like ‘Lispy’ do some delightfully light printed maxi dresses from about £32. You can pair
them with some block heels or barley there sandals and a clutch bag. If you’re
a mother of the bride then places like John Lewis and House of Fraser do fabulous two piece sets like a bolero and pencil dress that you can pair with a
clutch bag. If you are a guest then brands like 'Jenny Packham' and 'Julien
MacDonald' do some beautiful evening wear pieces.
Q: Hello Shara! What are your shopping tips for somebody who is getting married or is going to be a bridesmaid - like meee. - Unknown
Shara's Answer: This is wear it gets tricky with weddings especially with
bridesmaids because everyone is different heights, body shapes and everyone has
different tastes as well. So I have a top 5 tips list.
1.) My number one shopping tip for brides / bridesmaids are if
you are shopping for dresses, then start early, do not leave it to the last
minute, I would start 7 / 8 months in advance so there is time for everyone to
be measured and have alterations done. If you are shopping for mini accessories
like clutch bags or shoes I would get these no later a month before the event,
and I would go early in the morning at 10:00am.
2.) Be honest about your budget from the start because then
accommodations can be made and it gives the bride time to decide what she
wants, and time for people to save, which makes everything less stressful.
3.) Take a swatch of the dress fabric / take a photo of the
dress with you when you are shopping because it will allow you to accessorise
the dress properly and it will allow you to colour match better
4.) Make sure you get shoes that completely lift your dress
off the floor but that you can be comfortable walking around in all day.
5.) If you are a group of bridesmaids, try and shopping together
so you can be in sync with what shoes you’re buying. Or if you can’t decide
amongst you it might be worth having a free styling session with a personalshopper at places like Debenhams, House of Fraser / Selfridges.
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