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Bridal Tops for Strapless GownsIn some religious congregations, women are not permitted to wear strapless attire to church service, nor during their wedding ceremony as sign of respect. So I wanted to feature a few stylish options for covering your shoulders and backs without some of you spring and summer brides feeling like you’re compromising the beauty of your bridal gowns. These fabulous bridal gown accessories are from Rosa Clará. I love the embroidery on this bridal jackets. It is very elegant. This works well for a halter style bridal gown to cover up from back at least in part. While you can al...
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Look your best in that strapless gownFiled under: Bridal BeautyFor some years now, the vast majority of wedding gowns have been strapless. That means lots and lots of bare arms and shoulders. If you love the fashion but are a little nervous about the state of your arms and shoulders, now's the time to get busy. If you have an exercise ball and a pair of hand weights, you're all set. Failing that, a bench, or even a padded footstool and a couple of one-pound tins of tomatoes might even do the trick! Chatelaine.com has several series of excercises designed to target certain muscle groups. This link will take you to the exercises fo...
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Add a shrug to your strapless gown (but maybe not THIS shrug)Filed under: FashionI spend a lot of time looking at wedding gowns, and I'm seeing a LOT of strapless dresses. I'm not opposed to this; with the right bra, pretty much any bride can look stunning in a strapless dress. But a strapless gown may not be appropriate for some wedding ceremonies or venues. So what's a bride to do?Cover up with a shrug, of course. This gown, from Monique Lhullier, is a strapless drop-waist gown made of re-embroidered lace and tulle. Over the top the model is wearing a wee shrug, which is essentially a pair of short sleeves, a tiny bit of back, and a gigantic bow. It's...
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When you can't do straps: Corset for strapless gownsFiled under: Fashion, Bridal BeautyWith all those strapless gowns out there, a standard bra is out. Visible bra strap acceptability has yet to reach the bridal salon. Thankfully, there are a ton of options out there. If you're a small-breasted woman, you have the widest range of choice, because what you're after is discretion more than support.If the girls are more substantial, though, you'll need underpinnings with clout. That's why I like the idea of a corset. A strapless bra can slide up the back and (ugh!) be visible from behind, which is not the picture of elegance you're hoping for. A c...
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Alberta Ferretti's off-white silk-radzmir strapless gownSee the full gallery on Posterous With exaggerated folded pleats and a tiered tulle underskirt, Alberta Ferretti's off-white silk-radzmir strapless gown is a sensational bridal piece. Add opulent jewelry and white satin heels to finish off this statement style.... Store: Net-a-Porter.com Permalink | Leave a comment » ...
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Is It Cold in Here? Nipple Coverage Under Your Strapless GownDear SmartBride, I love my dress! Every time I go in for a fitting I love it even more. But the last time I went, I noticed in the mirror that you could see a little more through my dress than I realized. Granted, it was a little “cold” in the shop – if you know what I mean. But, my ceremony is outside and who knows what the weather will be like! I am usually an A, sometimes a B cup (on a good day) but given how tight the top of my dress is, I wasn’t planning to wear anything underneath. Please help – my friend suggested “pasties”, but you should see what came up when ...
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Stunning Strapless Wedding GownsStrapless gowns continue to be in demand! In today's post we are highlighting some of the Top Selling styles from our Bonny Classic Collection - because you could be the lucky winner of any of these gowns!Style 913Strapless gown with a softly curved neckline. Pleating folds down through the bodice to the beaded accent. The circle skirt adds fullness to the fitted bodice and semi-cathedral train. This gown available in White or Ivory.Style 722Strapless gown with embroidered accents down the side of the bodice. Shirring falls from the neckline into the billowing tucked skirt and semi-cathe...
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Non-strapless Bridesmaids GownsI have enjoyed the recent trend of the non-strapless gown - both for the bride and her bridesmaids. I am absolutely in lust with these bridesmaids gowns - they are a gorgeous, flattering style which "stays put" all night long, even on the dance floor!There is nothing I cringe at more than watching a lovely bride or bridesmaid hike up her strapless frock because she feels like it's falling down! I admit, I was that bride. My strapless gown, which fit like a glove, still felt like it needed to be pulled up.I often hear that finding non-strapless gowns can be difficult, but from the look of desig...
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Gown of the DayWe took an informal poll on our Facebook page asking our brides their wedding colors. Black and white seemed to be the most popular colors - with an accent color thrown in! We love black and white so our gown of the day is style 1019 - a delicious dress from the Unforgettable Collection. This gown has a fit and flare silhouette. The simple, strapless gown has a banded waist that is covered with rich embroidery and beading. Buttons down the back lead to the inverted pleated semi-cathedral train with scattered lace accents. This gown is available in other colors as well - Blush, C...
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Stunning strapless organza wedding gown with crystal details. ...Stunning strapless organza wedding gown with crystal details. Dress by Alita Graham....
