By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2009-11-19 01:06:09 | Word Count: 530
If you're on the hunt for the perfect bridal dress, look no further than these three top picks for inspiration, versatility, and range to help send you in the right frame of mind. Bridal dresses are something you just don't get to do twice, so you want to make sure that you do it right. We've gathered two of the top performers, one more traditional and one slightly more funky. Look no further for than these fabulous options to at least send you off on the right foot down the aisle!
The first option we're checking out is a traditional shape and style. The stunning 'Strapless Ivory Bridal Gown' by Nicole Miller is absolutely beautiful. This floor-length ivory gown features a unique V-cutout, fitted midriff, and absolutely classic square neckline. Made of 61% polyester, 22% nylon, 14% cotton, and 3% lycra, this unique blend is both functional--you'll definitely be able to dance the night away--and beautiful. Perhaps one of the most graceful aspects about this dress is its unbelievable back silhouette. Boding typical low, form-fitting strapless back, Nicole's dress cinches you at the waist and emphasizes your curves.
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Billowing out just slightly, starting from below your seat, this bridal dress boasts an extra panel of fabric from the center point of the dress, adding a modern take to a traditional train. Another fabulous touch to this wedding dress is its subtle horizontal pleating around the waist and lower back. Adding just a few lines of puckering both flatters the figure and embellishes the shape in a minimal, yet utterly unique way. If you like the look, but aren't entirely enamored of it, check out Nicole Miller's bridal dress line for other variations on this same mood for a dress.
Keeping in the white hued wedding dress family, but taking things to a completely different style, leave it to Betsey Johnson to do it up differently eith her 'Destination Wedding Dress.' This white gown adds a hippie take to the absolutely classic tiered wedding gown you often see atop the bride and groom's cake. Featuring an empire waist, lace bodice and straps, and floor length tiered skirt (complete with train.) Absolutely unforgettable, the lace bodice and straps, coupled with deep, cascading ruffles at each tier harken back to the sixties. Boding both ease and grace, this bridal dress is also unexpectedly sultry. If you're looking for a truly unique take on your wedding dress, Betsey Johnson (of course!) does not fail. But, the keys to her success here are a combination of subtle adjustments in texture (i.e. the lace bodice), and unexpected, cascading ruffles. Adding just a little of something goes a long way, so be sure to follow in Betsey's footsteps: if you absolutely love unique style touches, quality over quanity is king.
Whether you're on the hunt for that classic bridal dress, or something that will spice things up just a bit, it's your day, so your style will always be the most important. But, to ease the search, follow in the footsteps of Nicole and Betsey. Pairing a classing shape or cut with simple, subtle on-trend adjustments is a sure-fire way to rock the aisle!
