Perfect Purple
If you don’t fancy going as girly as pink, but still want a feminine colour then try purple. Lilacs or lighter shades of purple are great on fair girls, while darker purples with a grey tone are perfect for dark girls. Not to mention that purple is perfect for adding a cutting edge to any dress.
The first of our purple picks is this slinky one shoulder dress from Lipsy, £58. The corseted top is perfect for emphasising busts and waists, which are also emphasised by the ruching on the side of the dress. The corsage detailing also adds a girly touch to this dress and makes it perfect for a bridesmaid.
Next up is this ultra flattering down by Dina Bar-El, £109. The love v-neck is perfect for showing off a great busy, while the bias cut corseted wait will create the illusion of a perfect hourglass shape. Finally the gathered dress adds some elegance to this stunning dress.
Body con dresses are perfect for showing off any figure, and this body con dress from Teatro is perfect and only costs £85. The lace detailing on this dress makes its bang on trend this season and adds a touch of sex appeal too.
Dipped hems are big news this season, which makes this Drama Queen dress perfect for a summer bridesmaid. Dresses like this one are perfect for hiding lumps and bumps and the chiffon drapes over tummies, while the fitted top emphasises busts and waistlines. What’s more, the dipped hem allows legs to be showed off at the front, but has a touch of elegance from the back.
Lace is great this season, making this halterneck lace dress by Very, £38 perfect for this season. Halternecks are perfect for emphasising toned shoulders, while a shift dress such as this one will make those pins look incredibly.
Make a statement with this one shoulder dress from ASOS, £45. The sweetheart neck is great for creating the illusion of a big bust, which is also emphasised by the exaggerated bow on the shoulder, making this dress perfect for those athletic or pear shaped girls.
A bride with a right budget should look no further than this one shoulder dress from River Island, £19.99. The shape of this dress flatters all ad the frilly neck line will emphasise busts, the waistband will emphasise teeny waists and the floaty dress will hide any nasty lumps and bumps-not much more you could ask from a dress!
Wear With
Purple looks great with all sorts of colours. Take on this season’s colour blocking trend and pair a purple dress with some bright red, blue or pink shoes. Or play it safe and stick to the classics. Purple is an easy colour to experiment with- gold and purple oozes glamour, while purple and silver looks incredibly elegant.