turquoise long dress with sleeves MACloth 3/4 Lace Chiffon Mother of the Brides Evening Gown Custom Color / Above Knee / US14 Yes Boning Nox Anabel D1269 Size 6

If you have a short torso, I recommend trying out the cropped style because it naturally falls where your waist is so your figure isnt lost underneath the layers

A big favourite of the time was, of course, shoulder padding

I did eventually buy my Laure De Sagazan dress from there and adore it, so I dont resent the fee (plus, 20 is a drop in the ocean in the grand scheme of wedding spends). The images in this feature were taken at Miss Bush Bridal in Ripley, Surrey by photographer Hayley Bray.

Stale/ dry bread produces better results, but you can also use cooled freshly-baked cornbread if you are in a time crunch