In times, when every bride wants to shine on her wedding day, feel perfect and glamorous, even the smallest details matter. But even when it wasn’t so, shoes were always important – choosing the right shoes would ensure comfort and style, would be the best complement of the wedding dress. But how to choose the perfect ones that will go with the dress? Here are some tips that might come in handy.
Go for comfort
We all know the temptation of buying the prettiest high heels that are incredibly gorgeous but too small or too high or simply don’t fit right. But oh, well, it’s worth to suffer a bit. When choosing the right shoes, keep in mind that the discomfort might ruin the most important day of your life, one you should enjoy to the fullest. Go for shoes in the right size, on a heel you are accustomed to – too high or too low might make your feet sore. It’s best to shop for shoes in the afternoon, as in the morning your feet are actually smaller and you might buy yourself the wrong size! Before the big day wear the shoes around the house for a few days so your legs get accustomed to them. Continued…
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Tagged with Clothing, wedding dress.
Elegance is a combination of appearance and presentation. The way you dress affects the way you feel and the manner in which you present yourself to others. The way you feel about yourself has a definite influence on how others perceive and react to you.
To achieve a dignified, sophisticated, elegant appearance, you will need to select clothes that accentuate your most positive features. A long, honest look into the mirror will let you know when you have found the style of clothing that allows you to exude a sense of elegance when you walk into a room. Your selection of wardrobe accessories can elevate a simple style of dress to an elegant level of design.
While your clothes and accessories may look exquisite, attaining the status of elegant can only occur when you know in your mind and feel in your soul that you are indeed elegant. If feeling elegant is an unfamiliar experience for you, take some time to explore various clothing styles, shoe styles, and wardrobe accessories until you find the combination that makes you feel confident about your appearance. Doubt and insecurities prohibit you from experiencing the self confidence required to look at yourself as a genuine example of elegance. Continued…
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Tagged with Clothing, Design.
When you hear the words formal wear you immediately think expensive and elegant. You can still be elegant without spending a lot of money. Women are much better equipped to handle a formal occasion. Most guys don’t have tuxedos hanging in their closets so here are some tips on how the gentlemen can save money on formal attire:
1. Consignment - There are consignment stores that specialize in evening and formal wear. You can purchase a dark suit or even a tuxedo at a fraction of the price of a new one. Since tuxedos are timeless, this can be a great way to beef up your formal wardrobe.
2. Find a sale - Many formal wear stores have one day ‘blowout’ sales. You can purchase samples or one of a kind suits or tuxedos at deeply discounted prices. Although these sales do not include any alterations, it would be worth getting a quality piece that any tailor should be able to alter for you.
3. Dress it up - Sometimes a colorful vest or cummerbund can dress up an ordinary suit. Add an elegant tie or handkerchief to make it more formal. Continued…
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Tagged with Black tie, Clothing, Formal Wear, formal wear rental, Tailor.
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” – probably we all know the rhyme. The old for bride’s family and friends’ help in times of need, the new for prosperity, the borrowed for husband’s family’s favour and the blue for faithfulness and fertility. In some countries people add something white for pureness but that is often overlooked, as traditionally the wedding dress of the bride is supposed to be white.
There are many other superstitions around the world that couples abide by. Some of them are very interesting.
In Japan, the groom is responsible for furnishing the bedroom he will be sharing with his wife. To ensure male children, another married couple that already has sons is invited to spend a night in the nuptial bed.
Jewish couples should await the wedding ceremony in separate rooms and not see each other. Also, guests are supposed to treat them as if they were a royal couple, titling them ‘king’ and ‘queen’ and making their lives as pleasant as possible on their special day. Continued…
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Tagged with Folklore, Marriage, Relationships, wedding.
For many men, deciding upon what to wear during the evening can be a fairly complicated decision, which more often than not leads to frustration. After all, everyone wants to look good when they go out at night, and switching it up can be a rather complicated affair.
As trends have changed, evening wear for men has as well. No longer does evening wear have to consist of a tuxedo, as there are plenty of options that can help you to both keep it fresh and interesting.
For those who are trying to turn heads but don’t know how, it’s best to strike a balance between formal and alternative. For instance, those who want to go out and get attention might decide to wear attire that is formal with a single accent that isn’t, such as a brightly colored tie or an interesting pair of shoes. As a result, no one is going to think that you aren’t classy, but they’ll also think that you’re a bit ahead of the times. Wearing an interesting accent is also an excellent way to tell the world that you don’t take yourself too seriously. Continued…
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Tagged with Black tie, Clothing, Formal Wear, tuxedos.
Tuxedos have been regulation formal wear for over a century. It is one garment that never seems to go out of style. Whether it is the sheer novelty or shock to see a guy in flattering formal wear, nearly every man looks good in a tux.
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The origin of the tux began forty miles northwest of New York City on land wrested from the Algonquins. Their name for the locale, when pronounced phonetically, was “Tuxedo”, and the name for the town established became “Tuxedo Park”.
Pierre Lorillard IV, a member of the town’s elite, was instrumental in helping to found The Tuxedo Club, whose first Autumn Ball was held in October, 1886. Continued…
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Tagged with Black tie, Clothing, fashion, Formal Wear, tuxedos.
Have you ever had to ask someone for advice on what to wear for an event? Do we wear a long-tailed tuxedo or short tail? Are there certain events or functions that we are suppose to dress differently than others? Is there a difference between formal wear and wedding wear? Hopefully, this will make it a little easier for your next affair. First and foremost, what type of event does make a difference in what you wear.
Weddings are the dressiest attired event held. Usually, it is black tie attire for the groomsmen. In a black tie attire, it is required of you to wear a black tuxedo, black bow tie, white shirt (whether it be plain front or pleated) and black shoes (The more formal the occasion, the shinier the leather must be and thinner the sole. They also need to be lace up shoes).
Long-tailed tuxedos should be worn during the day, while short-tailed tuxedos can be worn at night. You should choose your jacket style according to your body frame. Your jacket should compliment your body style. Some have more buttons than others to accent or elongate your frame. Continued…
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Tagged with Black tie, Clothing, Formal Wear, Semi-formal, wedding.
A wedding ceremony can be organised without any special items, only with some family and friends in a simple gathering. The magical words ‘I do’ don’t necessarily need an extraordinary setting and a lot of things bought specifically for this moment. But without them it’s difficult to create an unusual spirit. Wedding day is the day, which everyone should remember forever. Beautiful knick-knacks are very helpful – and these days there is no end to wedding accessories variety. Furthermore, the manufacturers convince us that all of these things are obligatory and without them nothing succeeds. Of course this is not true, but maybe buying some accessories might be worth it.
See some most popular and original wedding knick-knacks.
1. Wedding Invitations
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Tagged with Accessories, unique, Unusual, wedding.
Every bride wants to get her perfect wedding dress to fulfill her dream as a princess on her wedding day. Often a bride-to-be would find a wedding dress she really likes but feels something missed. However, you can add your own special unique details until you have the wedding dress of your dreams. Check for some wonderful suggestions to customize your wedding gown.
A perfect wedding dress should flatter your figure than any other dresses that you ever worn. Possibilities are that you find a dress that makes you look like a million bucks and another gown that has all details you like! Pick the flattering one! However, you can get your perfect dress by using the details from the other one as inspiration for transforming the first bridal gown into your vision.
Today’s skilled seamstresses can get a customized wedding dress stand out of the plain and shine through. The most used method is to add lace embellishments. Pick a wide piece of border lace and wrap it around the midsection of a simple silk A-line gown. With little and easy-going changes on a ribbon or sash to define and accentuate the waist, a beautiful classic style is seen on your flattering bridal gown. Continued…
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Tagged with bridal wear, wedding, wedding dress, wedding gown, Wedding Wear.
Of all the wedding festivities, the rehearsal dinner is a time for the bride to relax and enjoy the time with the people closest to her. Surrounded by her soon-to-be husband and in-laws, wedding party, and family, she wants to exude the confidence and comfort every bride should have. Depending on the location and formality of the event, though, the bride certain attire may be better suited for the occasion.
- For the brides who are having their rehearsal dinner at a fancy restaurant or country club, a nice cocktail dress would be a nice sophisticated, yet fun choice. Complementing her outfit with accessories she loves and add some sparkle is a great addition. One should remember, though, if they are wearing a bold color dress to tone down the accessories.
- For the brides who opted for a more informal rehearsal dinner, it is important to feel and look relax, but also stand out from the rest of the guests. Depending on the weather, wearing capri or khaki pants with a fun and dressy top may be a better fit.
- If the event is outdoors, the bride has the flexibility to dress in whatever she in comfortable wearing. However, it is suggested to avoid wearing heels for an outside event. If the terrain is uneven, it could cause her to fall. The last thing a bride wants is a sprained ankle the day before her wedding! Continued…
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Tagged with Rehearsal dinner, wedding.
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