Being beautiful is often something that is developed from the inside out. Confidence and uniqueness is the key to carrying one self in a beautiful manner. For brides-to-be, the impending wedding day can set off a series of stressful days, nerve-wracking moments, and worrying thoughts on whether she will be able to look the best possible on that very special day.
To look good is to feel good, and so the right match of material and style is important. Being unique is also crucial – simply buying a gown off-the-rack can mean a drop in quality and design. Tailoring a bridal gown is not difficult.
d’Italia, a designer fabric store in Malvern, strongly recommends a visit to some top-end bridal boutiques to try on different styles before visiting the fabric store, for the following reasons:

• to be sure that the style you had in mind does in fact suit your body shape
• in case you might see some other styles you had not considered, which you should try on in case you end up liking them better
• to compare the feel of different types of fabrics, such as soft, flowing crepe satins or stiffer, firmer dupion or duchess satins
• to literally move - and we mean MOVE!- around in the styles to be sure you will be comfortable sitting, dancing, getting in and out of cars, etc...this is most important
• to experience what it is like to wear different lengths of trains, as you may decide afterwards that you would prefer not to have one at all
• to see what different shades of traditional bridal colours actually look like on your skin - such as white, silk white, ivory, champagne, oyster, etc.

d’Italia has in store the finest in bridal couture quality. It also has optional referral services to some of Australia’s best wedding couture seamstresses. Additionally, recommendations of best fit and styles are available in-store. For those stressed-out brides-to-be, visiting such a store is the best option available to obtain the perfect wedding dress.
d’Italia’s cloth comes directly from the same European manufacturers who supply to haute couture labels like Gucci, Armani and Escada. The available fabrics in-store are also perfect for the tailored creations for bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride dresses. Referrals to seamstresses who specialise in evening wear and dinner gowns are also an available option.
For more information, visit www.ditalia.com.au or visit the store directly at 61, Glenferrie Road, Malvern (Victoria, Australia). Remember to check out d’Italia’s blog at www.ditaliadesignerfabric.blogspot.com for fashion tips and style advice.