Things to bear in mind before shopping for your wedding outfit

Clothes are a big part of wedding planning, and it’s important to feel that you’ve really found the right ones. But what should you actually bear in mind before you head out and start browsing through all the wedding dresses? Here are a few things that might be worth keeping in mind.

01. What type of dress suits you best?

We have an inbuilt sense that tells us what suits us and what doesn’t. For example, if figure-hugging dresses flatter your figure, you’ll probably feel comfortable in one. If there’s a particular neckline or cut that looks best on you, that will surely work perfectly for your wedding outfit too.

02. Have you decided on your wedding theme?

Are you planning a classic wedding at a beautiful country house? Or a bohemian wedding in a lovely garden? Or perhaps a more low-key affair with a ceremony at the Town Hall and dinner at a restaurant? Find inspiration in the theme and let your outfits reflect it.

03. What’s your budget?

It’s possible to put together a lovely outfit on a minimal budget, but it can also cost as much as you like. Think about what suits you, choose a reasonable amount and focus on what feels important to you. As well as clothes, you should factor in shoes, jewellery and other accessories such as a shawl or a change of outfit in your budget. Don’t forget to include your bouquet and any floral decorations in your hair.

04. Research

Once you’ve answered the questions above, it’s time to do some research! Have a look at wedding magazines, fashion magazines, Instagram, Pinterest and lovely wedding websites to see what catches your eye: open-back dresses, halternecks, one-shoulder styles, full skirts, lace, suits, one-piece dresses or details such as buttoning or similar – perhaps one of these will suit you perfectly? Once you’ve gathered a good selection, you can cut out the pictures or save them digitally and create a mental or physical mood board to work from. Once you’ve researched which wedding shops or brands seem to suit the style you’re looking for, it’s time for the most fun – but also the toughest – part. Fittings and decisions. Bring along friends, parents or your fiancé, but keep the number of ‘opinion-givers’ to a minimum. Be prepared to try on lots of outfits, and allow plenty of time. Try things on, think it over and go through the details. What shoes and accessories do you want? Perhaps you’ve decided to enlist the help of a skilled seamstress, in which case you’ll need to find a beautiful fabric or lace and start sketching and designing the pattern with her. When you finally find what you’re looking for, that special feeling kicks in and sends a little flutter to your stomach, along with a mental image of just how lovely you’ll look on your big day. That’s when you know you’ve found the right one!

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