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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your South Wales Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yoursouthwales.wedding
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Lovely in lace
| Q | My mum loves lace and wants to incorporate it into her dress. Do you have any suggestions of how we can do this without making her look old-fashioned? |
| A | Coryn Emma says: Lace is a beautiful and luxurious fabric to wear, however it often gets a bad rep as 'dowdy' or 'old fashioned', but this is not necessarily the case as they say: 'It's not what you wear, it's how you wear it.' My suggestion would be to go for a delicate Chantilly lace, which is soft and looks beautiful on sleeves or an overlay on a strapless pencil dress. Heavier lace fabrics can be overbearing for ladies over 50, especially in pasty shades. With heavy fabrics, opt for a brighter hue to lift your mum's complexion. Accessories are key to adding a modern take on this timeless fabric. Steer clear of pearls and instead go for gold or silver-plated statement pieces, which will create a more contemporary finish and will not snag the delicate fabric. |
Coryn Emma, Baroque Boutique
Mum's the word
| Q | What are the latest mother-of-the-bride trends? |
| A | Coryn Emma says: Gone are the days of the uniform two-piece dress and bolero jacket – unless that's what floats your boat. Fashion now more than ever is very much in the hands of the wearer, and this is great news for all you lovely mums out there, as there are plenty of options available to suit your style. The tea dress is certainly paving the way in 2022, these fit and flare midi-style dresses can look chic in any colour, fabric or print – it's just finding the right one to suit you. Soft silhouettes have certainly taken over the tailored look post lockdown and trouser suits in light fabrics of chiffon or crepe are also making a comeback. Try and be open to bright pops of colour, happy shades of yellow, grass green and tomato red are just some of the primary colours that are dominating the catwalk. |
Coryn Emma, Baroque Boutique
Here come the girls
| Q | My mum and step-mum are going to be walking me down the aisle and want to wear dresses that will fit our theme without being too similar. Do you have any suggestions? |
| A | Coryn Emma says: We advise them to go shopping together but try on dressses one at a time. It's essential that each mum is focused on themselves when looking for such a special outfit. Focus on colours that work together. Soft shades of pink work well with subtle silver/ greys, and jewel tones also work well with one another. Take into account your wedding dress; the shape and fabric. Plain gowns will work well with lace or busier prints, textures and vice versa. It would look much cleaner if, regardless of the shape, they wore a similar length. Don't forget that they both need to feel comfortable and stay true to themselves. Naturally, this usually means they will be drawn to different things that highlight their individuality, this is where colour and detail are important to ensure you all look in harmony on your special day |
Coryn Emma, Baroque Boutique
