As the weather becomes chillier it’s quite a shock after all the stinking hot summer days we have had. It makes me ponder -what is more difficult for bridal fashion decisions? – a day too hot or too cold?
For quite a few years now brides in Australia don't seem to go for the winter wedding look. So many seem to love the summer style – it’s all that sexy, shoestring strappy or strapless “going to the Oscar’s” glam frocks that have been a winner. And it doesn’t matter what season. But winter wedding fashion – if you go the whole hog - can be really sumptuous and interesting. Plus isn’t it better not to have gone blue for the photos with your teeth chattering just for the sake of fashion? (far better to include the “something blue” part of the tradition as in “something borrowed etc..” – as an accessories not your skin tone.)
I would love to s ee the wedding gown sleeve come back. I think lace sleeves look so extravagant and glamorous. Dare I say it, if one does have what’s been tactfully referred to as difficult arms a beautiful sleeve is gorgeous and flattering.
There are pretty details that can be achieved with sleeves too. Sweet little cap sleeves in lace or sheer chiffon, long chiffon with floaty kimono like ends. I could dedicate a whole blog to sleeves.
I get inspired by European weddings with fur trim gowns. It evokes the ice queen from CS Lewis only more angelic. I remember loving Christie Brinkley’s
We shouldn’t have to shiver on the big day to follow the strapless pack. What about originality and also practicality in the cold wind?
My Mum had a wool lace gown – beautiful mutton chop sleeves, cinched in waist. It was simple and gorgeous for the freezing London winter day back in wartime 1942. Speaking of the war that fabric was hard to come by and many had to save their coupons for that!
How lucky are we today? Spoilt for choice with fabrics. Jersey is warmer and the way it drapes is fabulous and fluid.
I know it’s not like Europe here and you won’t need a full-length fur coat but an elegant satin or silk jacket – or a little shrug is a good idea if your wedding is outside. You can reveal all later at the reception. Then (if you must ) go ahead and dance the night away in your sexy, skimpy or strapless gown.
Hope you are inspired to take a closer look at the elegance of a sleeve
Kirstie :)
1 comment:
I cannot agrree more with you. Thanks for your musings! My daughter and I are currently wedding dress shopping and sleeves would be lovely! She likes neither the feeling nor the look of the strappless dresses and just adding the "little sleeves" offered as additions don't change the feel of the dress when it is on.
And another point for thought..."revealing all"( well almost) later at the reception seems a little premature to us..LOL!! Could it be that some of the new husbands might prefer not to share those lovely shoulders, backs, and, well,... with all the rest of the men attending!
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