THE STYLIST VIEWPOINT
RENTAL SERIES STYLE No 2
VALENTINO / MYWARDROBEHQ
A pretty shift dress has lots of mileage and they are remarkably easy to wear. I tend to think of the chic coolness of Jane Birkin, Jean Shrimpton, and more recently Alexa Chung, in their smart shifts - minimal effort, maximum impact.
Here is an ideal bridal shift. Ivory in colour with delicate lace and appliqué for detail and prettiness, it doesn’t need much more to be a perfect option for civil ceremonies. Because this style has a fair amount of embellishment accessories are understated. Classic court shoes and pearl earrings set the dress beautifully for a timeless style but I have added a modern element by choosing an oversized brim hat for a contemporary approach. The silhouette is loose fitting so can carry some detail on the underwear front as I have opted for here, but to ensure a totally perfect line shape wear is always the best solution, saving the more fanciful lingerie for the honeymoon.
Dress VALENTINO Rented via MYWARDROBEHQ | Shoes GIANVITO ROSSI farfetch.com | Lingerie ELSE elselingerie.com | Hat HARRIS REED matchesfashion.com | Earrings CHRISTIAN DIOR dior.com | Bracelet MIZUKI matchesfashion.com