With expert styling tips and links to beautiful wedding dresses from Essense of Australia, this guide will help you find the ideal gown to complement your petite frame
This elegant dress is designed to perfectly complement a show-stopping wedding gown
Spaghetti Straps: Gwyneth Paltrow Style Notes: Nothing says "the '90s" quite like ultra-skinny spaghetti straps (particularly with a square neckline), and you'd be surprised just how many formal dresses rely on these teeny tiny straps instead of long sleeves to make them feel fresher
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Accessories: how to make a dressy midi look black tie optional If you choose a gown, the dress does much of the work
Princess seam: Vertical seams shape the body without visible darts, giving a more polished, tailored finish