It's Wedding Season

 

It's wedding season!  I really enjoyed watching this video from the State of Style Channel.  Bridal season offers so many options for women.  Everything from classic to sexy to vintage goes when it comes to your wedding dress.  Check out all these beautiful gowns.  On your wedding day you want to be the most beautiful you can be.  But make sure that no matter what you do, you're still representing who you are.

The Dress You Can Wear Again

Twobirds Bridesmaid Dresses

If you've ever been a bridesmaid you know that 99 percent of the time you can never wear the dress again.  No matter what the style, it's usually made of some satin or silk finish material that won't exactly work well for another event.

Designer Ariane Goldman (Finkel) launched Twobirds Bridesmaid Dresses to solve that problem.  After having worn so many bridesmaids dresses that never got a second use, she created a dress that could be changed into at least 15 different styles. Simply wrapping the material in different ways converts the dress into something completely new each time.  Available in various colors, this dress will look amazing on most body types.

Based on reviews from customers the dress has positive response because it can be worn again in so many ways.  However, if you are extremely busty, not all style variations will be flattering.  Women who are fuller in the bust area have expressed challenges with the support in this dress which requires the use of special undergarments to provide the best look.  You'll see in the runway show below that there are a few variations that expose the back meaning a good bra is necessary.

I think the dress is a great idea and can certainly solve some bridal party woes.  If you're a bride searching for the perfect dress for your selected ladies be sure to consider body types and proper fit.  If this dress is on your list make sure all your ladies are confident in the styles and feel good wearing it.  

 

http://www.twobirdsbridesmaid.com

Kate Moss Weds in Galliano

Kate Moss in John Galliano gown, with her groom Jamie Hince in Yves Saint Laurent
(Photo: FilmMagic)

Supermodel Kate Moss wed musician Jamie Hince on July 1, 2011.  Moss was wearing a cream colored gown designed by John Galliano.  The dress was stunning with a sheer skirt that had gold embroidered leaves.  Clearly a style fit for Kate.  It was a surprise to some that the bride would choose Galliano considering his recent trouble resulting from his anti-Semetic remarks.

According to WWD, Moss has had a longtime friendship with Galliano.  As a model, she has been his biggest muse.  He's created dresses for other major events in her life including her 21st birthday and 30th birthday.  Despite his current circumstances, it was reported he didn't want to let the supermodel down on her big day.

Knee-Length Wedding Dresses

Typically when you think of wedding gowns most women imagine a long dress that makes them feel like a princess.  A dress that's unlike any other they have worn in their life.  As weddings have become more modern and some even casual, the dress isn't always as traditional.  Women want a dress they can feel comfortable in and sometimes even wear again.  (Maybe not).  Some of the knee-length styles almost look like a cocktail dress you could wear to any black tie affair.

What are your thoughts on knee-length wedding dresses?

~Ivy

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Bridesmaid Dresses by Vera Wang

Vera Wang Bridesmaid Collection
(Photo: Courtesy Photo)

A long standing fear has been the idea of having to wear a horrible bridesmaid dress.  Just think of the movie 27 Dresses where actress Katherine Heigl's character, Jane, displays the array of pieces she's been subject to wear as a bridesmaid.  But, if you're lucky enough to have your frocks designed by respected bridal designer, Vera Wang, you can't go wrong.  Wang recently revealed her collaboration with David's Bridal stores.  The collection features seven pieces that are available in various shades including charcoal, champagne, amethyst and orchid.  The dresses will be available at 250 David's Bridal retailers in June.  Wang's dresses evoke a more youthful look for a more contemporary bridesmaid.

~Ivy