Debs Style and Check List

So it’s that time of year again, debs season!

I’ve been hearing and seeing a lot about this recently both in the Media (like Xpose make overs) and in store.

If you still don’t have a dress don’t worry there are loads out there for you to find!!!

Dress

1 What is your Budget?

Dresses can vary in price from €20 to €800!!!

2. High Street or Haute Couture?

I’ve been to a few Debs/Grads in my day so I’ve worn both!!!

Haute Couture

Look around if you are getting a dress made; ask friends and family if they could recommend a dressmaker and check online.

If you find a dressmaker you think you like set up a meeting, ask to see their work, tell them how much you want to spend, fabrics you like etc. and ask if it is feasible?  Check reviews online. Then get designing, most will listen to what you like and look at any images you bring with you then design a one off Haute Couture piece just for you!!!

 

High Street

These days there is so much choice on the High Street it’s defiantly worth a wander around the high street.

One of my dresses was a sample bridesmaid dress from a  Bridal Boutique for just €20. This would have retailed in the hundreds if it was made to order as most bridal is however at the end of every season the samples are sold off at a reduced rate so ask around they are unlikely to be out front but usually the shop assistant will be more than happy to help you.

Try on everything, even if it’s not what you would usually go for.

Try a range of colours and styles to find what suits you.

 

Colour, Patterns, Style, Sleeves, Straps, Strapless, Backless, embellishments?

Check online, now this could be hit and miss so I would recommend doing this early in case you have to return it.

Alterations

Don’t be afraid to have a dress altered, I had one of mine taken in at the top as it was strapless and I didn’t want it to fall down! It was a fashion show dress from Sheena’s Boutique and as it had been worn, on sale for €40. (RRP €200+)

Accessories

Jewellery depending on the dress you may not need any. A lot of boutiques will also have a range of jewellery and accessories so have a look.

Bag, you will probably need a bag, maybe a small clutch? Make sure it matches and holds your phone, camera, makeup and anything else you might need!!! Though we would all love a Judith Lieber, Primark/Penneys always have a nice range. You can always accessorise it yourself; just don’t leave it to the last minute!

Shoes, you’ll be wearing them all night and dancing so make sure you can walk in them. You can never be over the top at a debs so get what you like glitter, sparkles and sequins!!! You could pick up  a nice pair of strappy sandals in the sales at the moment!!!

 

You might want to bring some flats (if you can fit them in your bag) if your still going to be wandering the streets in the morning!!!

Underwear- this can make or break your outfit. Spanx for smooth lines if you have a fitted dress. You might need a backless, strapless or a deep plunge bra. Maybe a nude colour?

 

Be sure to tell your date your colour scheme so he doesn’t clash with you (usually his waistcoat/tie/cummerbund will match your dress) and so he gets a beautiful corsage to match.

 

Dress done there is so much else to think about so make sure you have these covered.

·        Tan appoint made in advance if you want a tan

·        Nail appointment made

·        Hair appointment, styles chosen and images with you to show your stylist, hair    accessories chosen for stylist to apply.

     Bring some pictures with you when making the appointment  as well as on the day so your stylist knows how long it will take and what you want.

 

·        Make-up appointment, look chosen and images with you to show your make-up artist.

 

 

Do you know how you are getting there?

Getting home?

So the check list

1.     Tickets

2.     ID

3.     Date

4.     Dress/Underwear

5.     Jewellery

6.     Shoes

7.     Bag

8.     Tan

9.     Nails

10. Hair

11.  Makeup

12. Transport

13.Camera/Phone

Enjoy your night!

xx