You can embrace her aesthetic in this vintage-inspired frock that hugs in at the torso and flares out (with the help of some pleating and tulle) at the waist
This significantly reduces pressure on the bunion joint
The trumpet style is also tight fitting, however has a higher and more gentle flaring of the skirt for a softer look
Mel created this perfectly and seeing it for the first time was very emotional in the best possible way. Im well known for doing everything last minute and was already pushing it when I got back from Paris 8 weeks before the wedding with everything including the dcor/order of service/menu/table plan still to do
The fichu was something between a scarf and a bib
In the house the dress is an ordinary full petticoat of some cotton stuff, generally blue, and a tight-fitting and perfectly plain bodice with short sleeves, a red handkerchief folded across the chest, and a close-fitting white cap, with a little flounce round the neck
