Written by Heidi Steel / Fiverr: heidisteelpr / Email: heidisteelpr@gmail.com / www.heidisteel.com Why You Should Consider Satin Bridesmaid Dresses For Your Wedding Planning a wedding can be stressful, with seemingly a thousand little details that all need your attention. A brides vision can only come to life with her input, from the colour of the tablecloths to the font used on the invites every little thing must be carefully considered, sourced and selected in order to make the day a beautiful reality. Bridesmaids can be an invaluable source of support through this process, helping to make decisions and taking on some of the admin around wedding planning. However, conflict can begin when it comes to bridesmaid dresses! Finding a bridesmaid dress to suit everyone in the wedding party is a difficult task, with different figures, different ages and different tastes to account for. As a busy bride, you want to find the perfect dress for everybody as easily as possible. That is why we, the dress experts from Chic Sew, are here to offer our wisdom and advice. First, think about the fabric of your dresses. Satin is a classic and elegant choice for bridesmaid dresses. As it is a woven, non-stretchy fabric is perfect for tailored Written by Heidi Steel / Fiverr: heidisteelpr / Email: heidisteelpr@gmail.com / www.heidisteel.com gowns, as pattern pieces can be crisply cut and sewn together to form luxurious drapes over the curves of the body. There is a reason that classic Hollywood starlets such as Elizabeth Taylor were often seen in long gowns made of opulent satin - it hugs and flatters parts of the body you want to draw attention to, and skims over other areas like water. As satin is not a fabric commonly used in daywear, seeing the bridal party dressed in satin bridesmaid dresses instantly elevates them and adds class and a sense of occasion. As they take to the dance floor they will be party-ready, as their dresses catch the light from candles and lanterns and move with them as they dance. You can also carry this theme through the groom and his usher’s outfits with satin pocket squares and ties for a really smart impact. When the wedding day is over, you will have the photos of the day to look back on for years to come. They are the only part of the day that lasts forever (except the marriage of course!) so it is worth giving some consideration to how your choices will look on camera. Unlike flat, matte fabrics satin bridesmaid dresses reflect light and give a soft glow which is picked up by camera lenses and give a radiance to Written by Heidi Steel / Fiverr: heidisteelpr / Email: heidisteelpr@gmail.com / www.heidisteel.com the wearer in the photograph. This is why satin is often used for the dresses selected for models on magazine covers. If your bridesmaids have very different body types or different tastes, choosing a unifying fabric such as the same colour of satin can make the bridesmaids look like an elegant group even if their dresses are all different styles. Chic Sew offers dresses for every body type, available in a wide range of coloured satin. The floor- length mermaid satin bridesmaid dresses are very popular as they give a streamlined silhouette with some extra flare around the feet, allowing freedom of movement for walking and dancing. For a dramatic look consider satin bridesmaid dresses with a train at the bottom of the skirt. The rich fabric will puddle around the feet, giving the illusion of a taller frame and will ripple behind the bridesmaid as she walks down the aisle. This can be particularly effective if the bride’s dress has a long train which is mimicked in the shape of the bridesmaid dresses. Necklines also make a huge difference to the overall look of the dress, and should be chosen to suit the wearer. To show off toned arms and fine boned shoulders an off the shoulder or strapless satin dress is a great choice. For those with a fuller bust a sophisticated V-neck or sweetheart neckline will be very flattering. Written by Heidi Steel / Fiverr: heidisteelpr / Email: heidisteelpr@gmail.com / www.heidisteel.com Once you have chosen the perfect shape of dress for each bridesmaid, whether all different or all the same, you can have each one made up in the exact same colour of satin at Chic Sew. This way, you know they will all complement each other and fit in perfectly with all of the other details of your wedding. From deep emerald green to soft lilac to trendy burnt-orange, whatever your dream day looks like, you will find the satin bridesmaid dresses to complete your vision at Chic Sew. www.chicsew.com Jane Wang Tel: 302583 0655 Email: service@chicsew.com