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romance in the style of a fairytale
princess.
"Lace is great although it tends
to be more flattering if there are
just accents like a bodice or veil,"
Francesca says. "Cascading ruffles
are also perfect for evoking
romanticism, but look for either
neckline or skirt detail and avoid
the meringue look."
TRY: Marks and Spencer maxi
bridal dress, �125 (online only);
or Art Couture fishtail gown,
from �620 (08707 707670/
www.artcouturebridal.co.uk).
NOSTALGIC VINTAGE
CATWALK INSPIRATION:Yves
Saint Laurent,Valentino,Temperley
London
If
you're
a fan
of the
classic
screen siren look championed by
the likes of Dita Von Teese and
Kelly Brook, you're in luck.
Vintage styling is bang on trend,
so keep your eyes peeled for eBay
or charity shop gems. Choose
your favourite era:Thirties bias
cut, Fifties cinched waist or
Seventies Grecian glamour.
"For a vintage touch, steer away
from stark white," says Francesca.
"Opt for champagne or ivory for
that faded glamour look. Beading
embellishment and lace often gives
gowns that vintage look too."
TRY: Beyond Retro vintage black
and white dress, �45
(beyondretro.com); or Louise
Selby Camelia coffee lace dress,
�2750 (0208 948 8681/
louiseselby.com).
MODERN EDGE
CATWALK INSPIRATION: Ossie
Clark,Temperley London, Elie Saab
If you want to look like you have
your finger on the pulse, check
out catwalk-inspired dresses with
a classic twist.
Clean graphic lines or an
unusual back or hemline can
scream understated elegance
with a modern edge.
"Simplicity is the key,"
Francesca advises.
"Think simple, unfussy
lines and fabrics, with
the focus being on the
cut.Asymmetric
necklines are a great
on-trend edgy look
of the moment.Also
going for a hat or
head dress adds a
fashionable edge."
TRY: BHS
Wedding Ella
dress, �90 (www.
bhs.co.uk); or an
Alfred Angelo satin strapless
A-line gown.
SHOW-STOPPING QUIRKY
CATWALK INSPIRATION: Giles,
Roksanda Ilincic, Dolce & Gabbana
Want to make your guests gasp
as you strut down the aisle? You're
a bride with a wedding mission to
be dramatic and original.
"For a quirky tap into the Sex
And The City Carrie look, think
about ostentatious detailing like
oversized corsages and feathers.
You could also play with coloured
dress, shoes, hat or elaborate
fascinator," Francesca advises.
"It's best to stick to one or two
quirky features and do them
beautifully rather than lots all at
once, as you don't want to look
like you're in fancy dress!"
TRY: Monsoon Originals Coco
contrast ruffle dress, �200 (www.
monsoon.co.uk); or Venexiana gold
pailette gown, �POA (www.
katisternvenexiana.com)
Grecian-inspired creation
by Temperley London
Beyond Retro vintage style
black and white dress, �45

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