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about your bridal gown? Desired bridal gown? Bridal fashion
dos and don'ts? Bridal fashion trends? Ask Connie Walker,
owner of Aleya Bridal, exclusively at the Washington
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Help!
I'm 5'2" and small boned. I feel overwhelmed with most of the
wedding dresses I've tried on. While they are beautiful, they haven't
complemented my petite size that well. Are there any guidelines
that would help someone like me find the right gown? Marilyn B.,
Poolesville, MD
Petite
brides, such as you, should try on gowns that feature long, graceful
lines. Look for dresses that feature the a-line or princess silhouette,
as their lines will enhance your visual height. You may also wish
too look at empire waists (they hit high on the waistline) to shift
the focus higher up … another trick to give a bride a taller look.
If you are small boned as you say, a simple elegant look may be
better suited to your proportions. A dress with many appliques that
break the surface draws attention away from the lines that can give
a bride that additional perception of height. For the details used
in the gown, when possible look for smaller-scaled trims and accents.
In so doing you're bringing these enhancements into a better proportion
with your overall frame. Finally, make sure to ask your bridal salon
for the companies that offer petite sizing. The most important element
of the dress is you. Don't buy a dress that overwhelms!
I've fallen in love with a gown that is sleeveless, but my
wedding is in a winter month. Do I have to wear sleeves? Elizabeth
E., Vienna, VA
More and more brides are choosing gowns that reflect their
own unique style … regardless of the season. If you think about
it, there are a lot of formal evening gowns that feature bare arms
and necklines across the shoulder … and many of these have been
worn on occasions such as New Year's Eve. So, the short answer is:
if it's what you want to do, then do it. You may wish to consider
adding some accessories that will help to formalize your look and
keep you from looking too summery. Long gloves add an elegant finishing
touch to bare arms, and a cape or stole could be worn over the dress
when traveling outside.
I love the look of gloves with my wedding gown, but I can't
figure out what I should do with them during the ring exchange part
of the ceremony. Any clues? Jane W., Rockville
You have a couple options open to you. Some people remove
the stitching on the ring finger seams so that the fabric can be
peeled back and out of the way. Another alternative is to have the
person handling your alterations to make a slit across the base
of the glove's ring finger on the topside of the glove. When first
putting the glove on, stick your finger through this hole, leaving
it bare and tucking the unused glove finger underneath your palm.
Since you are probably carrying a bouquet, no one will ever see
your exposed finger. When it comes time for the ring exchange, you're
ready. After the ceremony, you can then pull out the glove finger
and put your finger back. The slit will then be in such a spot to
let your new ring shine through.
I'm trying to lose a lot of weight by my wedding day, so should
I purchase a smaller size gown? Michelle D., Washington, DC
It's always easier to take in a gown then to let it out,
if you don't meet your weight loss target. There have, unfortunately,
been all too many stories about brides having to run out and buy
a dress off the rack at the last minute because the original dress
wouldn't fit properly. My advice: no bride needs to add this sort
of stress to her list. Talk to the store where your gown is likely
to be ordered. Make sure to ask about the different ways your dress
can be altered to fit a smaller you.
Connie Walker
Aleya Bridal
Frederick, Maryland
(301) 631-5998
question@bridaldesign.com
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