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The Irish cloak was a standard 19th century garment worn by women all over the country. It is described as a sleeveless garment reaching to the ankles, open in front and fastened with a hook-and-eye or with ribbons. One width of material goes into the back and a half width into each side. On the shoulder, the material is tightly gauged, and attached to the back of the neck is a large hood which hangs down the back when not in use. The hood, which is lined with satin, silk, or sateen, is made of a rectangular piece of material drawn into pleats at the back. It was constantly used when the cloak was worn, even on hot days, when the hood could be drawn to shield the eyes of the wearer from the sun. The cloak formed very graceful drapery, fell well and folded well, was very elegant and usually large enough to envelop the whole person.

It is often said that a wedding day is one of the biggest days of the couple's life. What is rarely said it is one of the most expensive too.

The naked wedding dress is officially a trend that started with evening celebrity dresses, then filtered onto the red carpet, and ended up on the aisle. Bridal magazines are reporting a 30 per cent rise in brides choosing dresses in shades of nude.

Belladonna Bridal Galway is holding a pre-summer sale from Thursday to Sunday, March 22 to 25.

On your wedding day you should embrace your individuality and the limelight of your wedding in a dress that is just as unique as you. So if you are looking for the perfect sparkly wedding dress Belladonna Bridal has some ideas to share with you.

Can you guess what one of our favourite wedding fashion trends is? Pockets! They are a detail that makes any wedding dress more casual and comfortable, and they are also useful. If you do not want to carry a purse on your wedding day, this trend is for you. Brides to be love these styles with extra hidden storage for their big day.

Do you have your eye on the perfect dress for Race Week, or perhaps you have a wedding or event coming up and you are desperate to get in shape? Forget the fad diets. Forget starving yourself. Contact Educogym in Kingston (Knocknacarra) or Oranmore and let the experts work with you to get you into the best shape of your life.

This Mothers Day, March 26, the team at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon have a special treat in store for all mothers of the bride.

Of late, we have received a number of queries from men about appropriate interview dress. Accordingly, we have invited style coach Claire Golden (www.clairegolden.com) to pen this contribution – we will ask her to do likewise for females in the next few weeks:

The party season has started and boutiques and shops have amped up party wear with a high glam factor. Expect to see an abundance of sparkle and shimmer, lace, dark florals, and velvet.