red lace mini dress self-portrait - Fine Sweetheart Neckline Bebe Women's Sweetheart Bustier Lace

The corset design flatters and accentuates your curves, while the intricate beading adds a touch of glamour

You can whip up this sweet Alice ensemble with a free pattern

The overall feeling has to match the woman standing in front of the mirror

I was able to try on about 10 dresses in the hour and a half to two-hour timeframe and I had plenty of time to discuss the options with my bridal party

Below the waistband, substantial double pleats give way to wide, sweeping legs, creating a striking hourglass silhouette

Each season, no matter our personal budget (or even relationship status), we look to Haute Couture week for all our bridalwear inspiration and this year's four-day event in Paris certainly didn't disappoint