Best Wedding Dress For Your Shape

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Mary P Karnes

We’ve talked about wedding dress styles, but not what’s the best wedding dress for your shape. As my mother always told me, just because something is ‘in fashion’ doesn’t mean it will look good on YOU. And nothing is more important than to purchase a wedding gown that is flattering to your figure. The chart above shows body types and the best look for yours. The chart below takes the analysis to a finer point by …

defining only necklines. This chart doesn’t suggest what would look the best on you, it only gives a reference guide so one can make the best decision. I have never been a fan of the strapless gown, especially in a wedding dresses. But there are the brides who can pull it off… The neckline of my dress was the “Scoop.” Maggie had a modified “Illusion.” And KK, well…you will just have to wait to see. All I will divulge is that it is very flattering, as is the whole gown, and she looks just beautiful in it. Pretty vague, huh? 🙂

The charts are not a perfect science, but they do give you somewhere to start. Decide what your body type is, focus on what is recommended for that type, and when you begin your gown search, concentrate on the styles that are supposed to flatter you. And sometimes…you just HAVE to try them on…even if the experts say it’s your ideal…Hopefully you’ll just have one wedding, so get the dress right too..

What would be my choice today, if I were a young bride again? I think something like the very last picture. It’s slimming, elegant and has a bit of old world charm…but I would have to try it on. And I’m not sure it would be the best for my body type…

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Wedding Gown Styles

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Mary P Karnes

You’re engaged! After you select, secure and make a deposit on your venue…you need to start looking for your wedding gown. Do your research, and in today’s world, that means going on-line. When I was a bride 31 years ago, it was all about “Bride’s Magazine.” Am I right, ladies?!? My friends and I would look at it’s hallowed pages and dream. Today’s brides do the same thing, only on a computer.

When you’re ready to go to an actual store, it’s a great idea to pick some styles you like, and that you think will flatter your figure, and print them out. Some large salons, like Kleinfeld’s in New York, request that you create an on-line account on their website. Prior to your reserved appointment, you are instructed to go to their website, and select the wedding gown styles you favor.

We’ll talk about four today. First up, the Ball Gown. This dress is flattering to most brides. The full skirt can showcase a tiny waist, and if needed, mask generous hips. It is also many young women’s ideal of the perfect wedding dress.

The “A Line” dress below, has similar characteristics and advantages of the ball gown, without the grandeur. A young, as well as more mature bride, would feel comfortable in this style.

The “Modified A Line” below has a slimmer silhouette still, and a slightly lower waist-line. When we were shopping for the girls’ dresses, one year apart, the bridal consultant told us that a large percentage of brides request “A lines” or “Modified A lines,” But there just were not many options for the salon to order from venders. It’s such a flattering style, I was surprised. But when do designers ever listen to us?

The “Trumpet” style, featured below, has similar details of a mermaid gown.

The trumpet and mermaid are both form fitting. The mermaid’s flare is more so, hitting at the knee or below. The trumpet flares out mid thigh. Not only is it more comfortable and gives the bride more freedom of movement, it’s also more forgiving of an imperfect figure. But women love the mermaid, making it one of the most popular styles.

Next time…more on the mermaid, sheath, tea-length and mini. What will be YOUR choice?
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Vintage Wedding Gowns

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Mary P Karnes

Vintage wedding gowns. Nothing says romance more. And the thing I like about vintage, is that all age groups can wear it — provided you have the figure for it. Take the top photo — it’s GORGEOUS…but really…who could wear it, but a 14 year old girl…And for her, the style wouldn’t be appropriate.

Vintage/Retro, what’s the difference, you ask?? Well, according to pollybland.com:

“vintage:Although widely misused, the term “vintage” refers to an item that is at least 20 years old or more (there you go, you 1980’s fans!) I know I hate seeing it misused and overused because it is such a fanatic thing today for something to be “vintage.” One of my teachers at school insists that the term vintage should not be applied to any object under 50 years old. This is currently up in the air, but at least twenty years is the accepted age to deem objects under the “vintage” category. True vintage could be categorized at least 50 years old. “New vintage” is a term I’ve heard describing 1980’s barely vintage items.

Retro: retro simply refers to anything that looks out of style for the current time period. This could be clothing that was popular in the late 1990’s (not technically vintage, yet) or any new design that references designs or ideas of the past. This also seems to be somewhat interchangeable with the word, “vintage inspired.” The 1970’s are often referred to as “retro” although they are technically over 40 years old… which can be (in my eyes) considered “vintage.” “

Not sure you want an “old-fashioned gown”, but want some feminine romance in your ensemble? Look at the shoes below? You could wear a burlap sack and still look like a bride wearing these!

Want another little bit of old-world flare? Try something like the embellished belts below and add a bit of zing to a more simple gown.

We women all know how important our hair is, but do we think of it as an accessory? The bride below did. Her hair and jeweled comb are the perfect compliment to her vintage gown.