Accessories for Fuller Figures
Accessories can significantly enhance or undermine a formal outfit. For fuller-figured women at events: jewellery at the right scale — statement pieces at the neckline work beautifully against a V or open neckline; bags proportionate to the body (medium-sized structured bags rather than tiny clutches that can look out of scale against a fuller figure); and heels at a comfortable height rather than the maximum height that can be maintained for five minutes — event comfort over several hours requires footwear that can actually be worn.
Event Makeup
Event makeup for photography — which is the condition under which most event makeup is actually seen — requires more product and more durability than everyday makeup. Foundation with greater coverage set firmly with powder and setting spray; eye makeup with more deliberate definition that photographs clearly; and colour in cheeks and lips that registers on camera under event lighting. Test event makeup in advance rather than trying it for the first time on the day.
Hair for Events
Hair that looks good from behind is particularly important at events, where photographs often capture the back and three-quarter views as much as the front. Up-styles show off the neckline of formal garments and tend to be more stable through a long event than loose styles. If wearing a wig, ensure it is firmly secured and styled before leaving — minor adjustments are possible at an event but major restyling is not.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Statement pieces at the neckline — particularly with V or open necklines — work beautifully. Scale jewellery to your body rather than choosing tiny delicate pieces that can appear out of proportion against a fuller figure.
Comfortable heels at a height you can wear for the full duration of the event. Block heels and kitten heels provide more stability and comfort over long events than stilettos, which become painful quickly.
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