ARE YOU A BRIDE GETTING MARRIED IN THE AUTUMN OR WINTER?

DO YOU DREAD SHIVERING IN THE COLD WHILST HAVING PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN?

ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT CHILLY GRUMPY BRIDESMAIDS OR FROZEN FLOWER GIRLS?

PERHAPS YOU’RE A MOTHER OF THE BRIDE AND YOU DON’T WANT A COAT OVER YOUR DRESS BUT DON’T WANT TO BE COLD EITHER?

FEAR NOT I’M HERE TO HELP!

I have the perfect solution, a gorgeous range of feather boleros, wraps, jackets and capes ready and waiting for you in a range of designs, sizes and colours.

SO, WHICH STYLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?

I’ve been selling these cover ups for years now, and I’ve learned a lot about which options work best for different brides so I’ve distilled my top tips and observations here for you to ponder, of course I’m more than happy to chat through at greater length should you wish.

FEATHER BOLERO - BRIDAL COVER UPS

Best dress style

• Gowns with a fuller skirt

• Gowns with a detailed embellished neckline

• Gowns with straps (though works equally well without)

Pros

It’s always going to look balanced on photographs, it isn’t going to slip out of place. There’s nothing worse than your photographer capturing THE perfect picture of you and your partner, you know, the one that you’ll have on the wall, the one that becomes your favorite, but then you spot that your wrap has slipped out of place and looks wonky, then every time you see the photograph you want to dive in to rearrange it, to complete the perfection. A bolero stops that from happening.

A bolero can work to create a gorgeous hour glass figure when worn in conjunction with a fuller skirt. The perceived width it can add to the shoulders is balanced by the lower volume and enhances the appearance of a more cinched waist.

A great range of colours offer plenty of choice for bridesmaids.

It will keep you warm, of course.

Cons

Boleros aren’t a great fit with Asymetrical dresses, that said I’m sure there’ll be an exception to the rule. There can be just too many different lines going on, fighting for attention and detracting from you the wearer, it is better not to let the neckline become cluttered.

If you are wearing a column dress or a very slim fitting dress a bolero can (not always) make you appear top heavy, particularly if you are more triangular (sorry I don’t mean any offence, it is just the clearest way to describe it) like a swimmer with broader shoulders or a larger bust, the look can be unbalanced and appear top heavy.

FEATHER WRAP - BRIDAL COVER UPS

Best dress style

• Strapless gowns

• Gowns with an Asymetrical neckline

• Off the shoulder gowns, Bardot neckline.

• All skirt widths but particularly suited to column dress, mermaid or slimmer skirts

Pros

Wraps offer far greater flexibility in how they can be worn, compared with the boleros. They can be fastened centrally or to the side, worn on or off the shoulder.

They can be styled with a simple hook and eye fastening or a bow fastening added for a statement. A brooch fastening or clasp can make a real statement.

Wraps can provide warmth without creating shoulder width (providing the way you wear them, suit the neckline or your dress).

A great range of colours offer plenty of choice for bridesmaids.

It will keep you warm, of course.

Cons

Wraps can slip quite easily and move round. If this happening will risk spoiling your look I’d suggest pinning in place discreetly. The last thing you want is it looking wonky in photographs.

FEATHER JACKETS & CAPES - BRIDAL COVER UPS

Best dress style

• Most dress styles, these cover ups are a next layer to the outfit rather than an additional detail added to the dress.

Pros

Pure cosy luxury.

Great as a prop for outdoor photographs and creating a different look.

They will keep you very warm, of course.

Cons

They add a lot of volume, so need styling carefully.

FLOWER GIRL CAPE - CHILD BRIDESMAID COVER UPS

Best dress style

• Any

Pros

Happy little girls, they love the dressing up and they stay cosy too, win win!

Cons

Non I can really think of.

Actually, the pompom ties could be too much of a distraction if they decide to use them for playing “Conkers”, the ties could however be replaced with hook and eyes or a button and loop.

So what next? Take a look at the full range of sizes, styles and colours available to see what would work best for you.

There’s nothing worse that feeling cold and your skin radiating that sort of blue grey hued glow, punctuated by orangey red blotches and goose pimples (is that just me?), particularly not whilst your trying to look relaxed, radiant and happy on such a special day.

These feather cover ups are here to provide you with warmth and cosyness without compromising on style! Look and feel great, what’s not to love?

So if you are looking for wedding warmth, don’t hesitate, pop over and order your perfect wedding cosy, don’t be miserable in the cold on your special day.

SHOP COVER UPS FEATHER WRAPS AND JACKETS

You can see more of these cover up options in this video (my first attempt at editing so don’t judge ! I figured it was better to help out with advice now rather than wait until I was perfect, which will never happen).

Until next time

Harriet x