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The fitted denim jacket of the early aughts is too limiting in terms of form and function, she says

The silhouettes periodic returns also speak to its enduring flattery, since a shape that keeps coming back is one that consistently works

You want the design of the dress and the backless detail to be the allure of the dress, not your nipples on display

If there is a particular dress code, (casual/tea length, beach wedding, formal black tie wedding, etc.), tell the stylist

Choose a black, navy, or charcoal base with small muted flowers rather than bright colors or bold patterns

Long answer: Your wedding dress was made for your measurements, but your body is uniquely you