The free test garment exists precisely to catch anything slightly off, we see the fit on your body and adjust before your final cloth is touched, so a first-try measurement is completely normal
With that in mind, Durham opens up his little black book to Alexandria
How to Find the Plus Size Maxi Dress Silhouette That Feels Most Like You Lets retire the idea that bodies need dressing rules. This is not about fixing proportions, minimizing anything, or chasing some imaginary flattering formula
For a wedding on the sand, if you decide or the couple encourages guests to go barefoot, ladies feel free to dress things up with a beautiful barefoot sandal/anklet
To organize this event, choose a spooky venue, like a warehouse or an abandoned shipping container