As a bespoke milliner I see a lot of different ladies and their outfits and as a result I have become quite well versed in what looks the great for big occasions. So I thought it was time to share some tips with you from my experience. Some ladies are looking for a statement headpiece to compliment a simple dress, while others are looking for more modest headwear because their dress is very bold. 1. Don't be tempted to use too many colours If your dress is highly patterned