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Headpiece & veil
- Always check your rear view when trying on a veil. To show off the back of your wedding dress, choose a sheer or single-layer design.
- A simple, unembellished veil flatters an elaborate wedding dress best, while a classic gown can be paired with a plain or an ornate confection.
- Any adornments on your veil should begin below the point at which your dress ornamentation ends—this way the two won’t compete.
- Beware of ribbon-edge veils that hit at your middle—they can create a horizontal line, making you look shorter.
- Take a brisk walk with your headpiece to make sure that it stays firmly in place. You don’t want to lose it before you reach the altar.
- Take your face shape into account when making your selection. A veil that falls straight down narrows a round, full visage; a waterfall design adds width to an oblong face. A square jaw benefits a longer veil, while a heart-shaped face looks best with a veil that falls behind the neck.
- Planning to doff your veil after the "I do’s"? Invest in a headpiece—try a wide satin headband—that looks good without the tulle. The headpiece should have fabric hooks and loops or Velcro fasteners for easy veil removal.
- Make sure your blusher veil is long enough to flip over your head.
- Tiaras are a popular choice these days—but don’t wear one so tall or bold that it steals the spotlight. Intricate hair jewels are another popular choice.
- Traditionally, veils are deemed inappropriate for second-time or pregnant brides. But if your heart’s set on one, choose a more subdued style such as elbow-length or flyaway.
