red off the shoulder dress formal Ella Style Bodice Red Elegant Formal Off-shoulder Feather

Its silk, which always feels like a treat to wear, and I found the gathered detailing looked incredibly gorgeous when rippling over my curves

The project provides a free downloadable pattern and instructions to sew the dress like a pro

Then, theres getting the balance right, which takes us to Golden Rule Number 1 "Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water!" I have found one of the most common mistakes older brides make is that for all the reasons above, it is hugely tempting to want to tone it down and go with what feels, at the time, like the most comfortable option

If you grab five friends and go as notorious movie baddies, there will be safety in numbers

Its a silly play