Wedding Dress Shopping Rules

You’re getting married and you’re ready to find a dress! We get it. It’s not easy choosing that ever-important white gown, yet it’s easy to fall prey to some of the faux pas that I’ll be outlining in this very post. Keep away from these while shopping for the perfect gown and you’ll have a stress-free shopping experience. Check them out below and let me know if they help you while you’re shopping for your wedding dress!

Looking Too Early- Try to avoid finding your dress too early after the engagement. Give yourself at least 12 months before you seek out your dress. Your interests, along with the look and feel of your wedding could change. Avoid added stress and find a dress you love closer to your wedding date.

Trying On Too Many Dresses- It’s a proven fact that too many options make us unhappy and make it more difficult for us to make a decision. I know there are millions of wedding dress stores in this world, but try to keep your search down to three stores at most. If you’ve already got a look in mind, try to find it instead of trying on every dress out there. Make your search easier so you can say yes to the dress!

Avoid Huge Sales- Just because it’s a cheap designer gown on discount doesn’t mean that you love it. In fact, avoid steep discounts altogether as they could easily sway you into picking out a dress you don’t really love. I’m all for a deal but only if you’re 1000% in love with the dress, otherwise put the dress back on the hanger and walk away.

Bringing The Whole Family- Your wedding, let alone shopping for the perfect dress, is hard enough without hearing input from the entire peanut gallery. Keep your family and your friends at home. They’ll see the dress along with everyone else at the wedding. Bring some trusted friends or your sister, whose opinion your trust, rather then everyone you know.

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Comfort daily Style

Sometimes you just want to glam it up! Pair your highest heels with your tightest jeans and work your personality through your style. Yet, sometimes we get so tired of rocking our heels and uncomfortable style elements, that it feels nice just to dress it down. Just because we want to be comfortable doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our style. I know when I try to go comfy, I always try to pair my outfit with a purse that still says “fashionista.” Here are some more comfortable style staples for you to try. Let me know how you mix comfort with style in the comments! It’s always nice to learn about new comfortable styles that I never knew about before.

Sandals and Flats- I love fashion and I love comfort, which is probably why I came out with my own line of fold away flats, perfect for wedding dance floors and daily errands. Flats and sandals are exactly what you need for summer dresses and daytime outfits, because wearing those stilettos for hours on end, is not exactly ideal. So rock your own! I think they add a little something to every outfi

Statement Necklace- To add a little something special to your more comfortable outfits go for a statement necklace. They make your leggings and flats look more uptown. Make your favorite outfit for running errands a little more elegant or add some color. Make it all your own!

Shift dress- I love a comfortable shift dress. These are so easy to wear, especially for a Sunday brunch or lunch with friends. Dress it down or up, these dresses are great—and comfy—for almost any occasion.

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Angelika

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BELTED DRESSES

How to wear belts and dresses must be a fashion trick every woman masters. The belt is a classic accessory that you should have multiples of in your closet for every occasion, but in this particular post I want to talk wearing belted dresses. A belted dress can create curves and show off a fabulous hourglass shape… as long as it’s done right. Here are my five tips! xo

• Make sure your wearing belted dresses that actually belt at your natural waist
• A belt should give your body definition when wearing a billowy top or shift dress
• Have fun and belt your layers together, like a t-shirt dress and scarf or dress and cardigan
• Learn all the different ways to you can tie and tuck a skinny belt – you don’t need to only use the belt holes!
• If you’re wearing a belt + tight dress, keep the belt snug against your body. If it’s a more voluminous fabric, you can loosen the belt

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Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

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