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FASHION + BEAUTY
ACCESSORY ADVICE
LINGERIE LOGISTICS Before you get into the fun stuff
(hello, sparkly jewelry and shoes!), remind your girls to
get the right undergarments. Depending on the type of
dress (strapless, low back or one shoulder), your
bridesmaids may need some special support. Trust
us: The wrong bra can make even the fanciest dress
look unflattering. Where more specific shapewear is
concerned, let your friends call the shots. If they opt
to wear a body shaper, that’s great. If they feel more
comfortable without one, that’s also great.
Top Tip
IF YOU’RE
BUYING YOUR
FRIENDS
JEWELRY AS
A GIFT, GIVE
THEM A HINT
SO THEY WON’T
SPLURGE ON
ANY NEW
PIECES. HAVE
A LOOK IN MIND
BUT WANT
THEM TO USE
THEIR OWN
JEWELS? SET
GUIDELNES
BY SIZE
AND COLOR.
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SIZING UP HER SHOES It’s up to you whether you want
head-to-toe wardrobe control, but we should warn you:
By demanding that your friends wear certain footwear,
you’re officially entering bridezilla territory. That said,
there are occasions where the right shoes can make the
outfit. A black cocktail dress paired with pink stilettos
feels more flirty than classic. The same dress paired with
jeweled sandals serves up black-tie glamour. If you want
to win points with your bridesmaids, have them sport a
style they already own. The next best thing? Pick a color
and heel height and let them choose the style they feel
most comfortable wearing. Lastly, before you send them
shopping, specify if the wedding will be indoors. Stilettos
make an outdoor photo session nearly impossible.
JEWEL RULES If you’re buying your friends jewelry as a
gift, give them a hint so they won’t splurge on any new
pieces. Have a look in mind but want them to use their
own jewels? Set guidelines by size and color. Small and
subtle is a foolproof combo for jewelry, like studs and a
pendant necklace. And let their dress color determine the
metal: gold jewelry for warm tones, silver for cool shades,
and diamonds and pearls for everything in between.
ALL IN THE
DETAILS
Give your matching bridesmaids a unique look with
accessories that complement their outfits and
personalities. Try funky statement earrings or
personalized clutches. Embellished denim jackets
are perfect for summer, while faux-fur stoles or
muffs are just made for a winter wedding.
FROM TOP: ALICIA OSBORNE PHOTOGRAPHY; BRADEN YOUNG PHOTO