Before I begin, I have to say that I was SHOCKED to realize much I loved Michelle William's dress at the 2006 Oscars. I mean, at first glance, I thought it might be a little Big Bird goes to Prom, but the more closely I looked at it, the more I appreciated the detail and styling. By the time we're through here, you're going to want to dye it white and wear it down the aisle -- here's why a dress like this might work for you:
- It's soft and feminine, but still pretty sexy. It's hot, but not in a really va-va-VOOM-y type of way. There's a deep V in the front to give a hint of why your fiance can't wait for the last guest to leave, but the flutter detail on the sleeves keeps the guests from thinking you're a vamp.
- Yellow diamonds are GORGEOUS, so why not match your dress to them? I'm not lucky enough to sport one, but if you happen to be a bride lugging around a yellow diamond, you could carry that theme through into your gown. Maybe you don't want your dress to be entirely canary, but perhaps some details would be subtle and FABULOUS.
- The hip detail is unexpected. Not all of us can pull of gathers at the hip, but Michelle really makes it work to her advantage, using detail to accent her hip area which really gives her an overall hourglass shape. If your hips are your nemesis, perhaps you could introduce some detailing on the sides, or farther down at the hem -- adding that little bit after the excitement of the top is just such a bonus!
- Accessories are key. As is the case with a lot of our Red Carpet to Altar stars, Michelle does a stunning job of using just the right makeup, jewelry, and hairstyle to make the most of her dress. The hair is swept back and simple, she wears a short necklace (a long, drop necklace would draw more attention to the decollatage and make it just a little less innocent and accidental-looking), and she focuses her makeup on full, red lips, accentuating the gold of her gown and playing off her fair complexion.
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