By Jennifer Thorp
Feeling overwhelmed by your style choices? Here are five of RESCU’s best-dressed actresses in looks to inspire you, from the fussy to the sleek…
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Emma Watson in Ralph Lauren
Emma Watson’s white delicate dream on the Noah red carpet made fashionistas drool. Here’s how to make it look as easy as she did.
The look: 90s minimalist.
The silhouette: Sleek, body-skimming and simple, with a little interest to make things memorable. Watson picked a Ralph Lauren with a delicate, unusual trail of silk from the waist.
The focus: With a high neckline and open back, this emphasises your shoulders, your neck and your height.
Best for: Laid-back weddings, brides who want to look polished but not fluffy, and lovers of the restrained.
The accessories: Watson paired her look with simple gold cuffs and a few large crystals in her hair. It’s all about being pared-back and clean-lined. This isn’t the look to pick if you have a fondness for necklaces or waist detail, but armlets and cuffs are perfect.
Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace
Hudson debuted her (alleged) single status on the red carpet at this year’s Oscars with a formidable silver caped creation that made her the queen of all she surveyed.
The look: 1940s movie-starlet drama.
The silhouette: Low cut front and fishtail skirt, with an epic cape for that finishing touch of evening glamour.
The focus: The decolletage is on display, but a cape and train also draws attention to your back view – good for brides walking up long aisles.
Best for: Evening or black-tie weddings, and brides who want elegance as well as glamour. Silver is always a good option for nighttime brides, as the shimmer stands out more than plain ivory.
The accessories: Hudson went all-out with her bling, from drop diamond earrings to bracelets and rings. For a wedding, the focus is on the rings, so make your hands the centre of attention.
Lupita Nyong’o in Prada
Before that famous pale blue Prada, there was this, one of Lupita’s first red-carpet debuts, and we knew then that we’d just found a new fashion star.
The look: Fashion-forward and unconventional.
The silhouette: Long-sleeved, long-skirted and covered up – but conservative doesn’t have to mean boring, with pleats and gorgeous gold coral embroidery.
The focus: Detailing around the waist and neck makes them the centre of attention, and pulls the eye towards your (happy) face and your (newly ring-adorned) hands.
Best for: Cutting-edge chic weddings, cold weather, and brides who want a more demure look than the traditional bare-shoulder style, but don’t want to sacrifice their fashion cred.
The accessories: Glitter around the head and the wrists – but with so much glorious detailing on the dress itself, Lupita chooses a few good gems rather than a lot.
Dakota Fanning in Elie Saab
At the Venice Film Festival Dakota announced that her days as a child star were very much over in this plunging blue Elie Saab.
The look: Sexy, romantic and dramatic.
The silhouette: A plunging, sparse neckline and full, outrageous skirt with scattered detailing.
The focus: The colour might make you baulk at first, but colourful wedding dresses are becoming more and more popular, particularly in shades like blush pink or light blue. It’s dramatic, take-no-prisoners and utterly memorable.
Best for: Brides who want to make a statement with their ‘something blue’ in a different package, and weddings that have a romantic, sweeping edge. The train is perfect for extravagant or luxurious nuptials.
The accessories: Long, loose hair to cover the shoulders and pale nails, and some good heels to give height under that mass of tulle. It’s also the sort of gown that will carry headwear well – so veils, circlets and tiaras can come out to play.
Chrissie Teigen in Monique L’Hullier
Chrissie stormed the Oscars red carpet in a gorgeous Monique L’Hullier that looked like the best kind of floral explosion.
The look: Traditional with a patterned, printed edge.
The silhouette: Tight to the waist with a blossoming skirt, slightly shorter at the front to reveal the bridal footwear.
The focus: Pattern – whether embroidery, lace or printing – is a big trend in bridal gowns in 2014. Chrissy shows how to do it in a way that looks both modern and romantic, drawing the eye down from the bodice to the expansive pattern through the train.
Best for: Brides who love vibrancy and movement, and want their dresses to reflect that while still staying within a traditional shape and style. Practical brides will also love this, as it has – another 2014 trend- pockets!
The accessories: The shoes are paramount in this style, as they’re front and centre, alongside some heavy-duty drop earrings.
Are any of these looks going to inspire your wedding style?
