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Just bought my wedding dress, please help me style it

71 replies

QforCucumber · 11/07/2018 20:02

Today I purchased the dress which made me feel like no dress ever has before.....but i dont know where to begin with styling it. Please throw at me your tips for shoes, jewellery and hair, I'm in a dress drunk haze.

Just bought my wedding dress, please help me style it
Just bought my wedding dress, please help me style it
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EveningHare · 11/07/2018 20:13

do you feel you can pop a picture up?

EveningHare · 11/07/2018 20:13

well thats flaming weird, it wasnt there a minute ago!

EveningHare · 11/07/2018 20:14

no advice, but thats gorgeous!!

MinnieMinchkin · 11/07/2018 20:14

Gorgeous!

Not much help, but you might want to consider a different bra Grin

missfliss · 11/07/2018 20:15

It is fabulous. To keep the lines long and sweeping I think an undo with a striking hair accessory ( side tiara) would be fab

BibiThree · 11/07/2018 20:16

The beadwork on the back looks quite Art Deco to me - have you considered an Art Deco style tiara/band and hairstyle?

MrsArthurShappey · 11/07/2018 20:16

Hair up I think.

QforCucumber · 11/07/2018 20:17

Hahaha yes the bra will be the first thing to go (wasnt thinking when i went to try on today) i never expected to get anything so completely different to the image i had in my head so am now stuck on everything, its so opposite to the one i imagined

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MrsArthurShappey · 11/07/2018 20:18

Do you want a veil? If so make it a very plain one. You’d still see the back detail. It’s stunning Smile

Zillcat · 11/07/2018 20:18

Love it!
I would go hair up to show the neck detail on the dress.
also limit veil length if you are considering one so you don't lose the back.

TroubledLichen · 11/07/2018 20:18

Beautiful dress and it looks amazing on you! I think hair up unless your hair is quite short to show off the back detail. Other than that it doesn’t need much in the way of styling as it’s such a gorgeous dress.

SmilingButClueless · 11/07/2018 20:18

I wouldn’t wear a black bra on the day!

The bodice is absolutely stunning so I wouldn’t personally wear a necklace as that might detract from the detail. Hair completely up, definitely, and maybe a sparkly tiara or statement drop earrings?

moonlight1705 · 11/07/2018 20:18

Gorgeous dress! Hair up as you don't want anything detracting from that lovely scooped back.

Since its long and flowing I would go for comfy shoes but then I'm a wimp with heels. I got a nice pair from Irregular Choice.

No need for necklace at all.

falaffels · 11/07/2018 20:18

That's gorgeous!

Fancy up do, and fabulous sparkly hair clip or chandelier earrings.

kayakingmum · 11/07/2018 20:20

I would go for hair done up so it doesn't distract from the beauty of the back of the dress.

QueenofallIsee · 11/07/2018 20:20

I think the dress style means simplicity al the way. I would forgo the veil as the back of the dress deserves to be seen. I would have heart up, beautiful hair piece and elegant pearl earrings maybe (can’t quite tell if pearl is right but that’s the feel I would go for)

Littlechocola · 11/07/2018 20:20

Hair styled to the side and an Art Deco hair comb. I don’t think you need jewellery.
It’s stunning.

QueenofallIsee · 11/07/2018 20:21

Hair! Not heart 😮

Maybeicanhelp · 11/07/2018 20:24

Beautiful.

I echo what everyone else has said.

Hair in an updo and keep everything else simple.

Congratulations, when is the wedding?

Amiable · 11/07/2018 20:25

Simple accessories, maybe pearl studs, hair up with some embellishment, pearl clips that sort of thing. The dress is stunning, and you don't want to detract from it, imo.

QforCucumber · 11/07/2018 20:28

Thankyou all, knew mn would light my way. Pearl earrings are a great idea I'd not even thought of, the beading is pearly and diamante esque. I have 6 months to get it right Smile

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FairfaxAikman · 11/07/2018 20:29

Agree with what people have said about hair and veil. If you do feel you want to wear a necklace you could have one of those ones that dangles at the back?

WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 11/07/2018 20:30

I agree with a previous posters comments. The back looks a bit Art Deco so I would look for something inspired by that.

Hair in a soft up do, drop earrings and a bracelet. I don’t think I would wear a veil, although a birdcage veil could be good.

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 11/07/2018 20:33

No jewellery apart maybe earrings (plus wedding ring!)
I can't imagine a veil that would work with that, keep it simple.
Get a bra cups sewn into it.

Shoes - comfort above style, always.

littlebillie · 11/07/2018 20:35

Plain shoes hair up more minimum jewellery it's a stunning dress and let it shine

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