Fashion Trends and Popular Styles and Colors
The Wedding Dress - How did it all begin?
Did
you ever wonder how the tradition of wearing a wedding dress came
about? Wedding dresses have been worn by brides young and old alike for
centuries. In modern times almost anything passes for a wedding dress
however, in times of old, traditional wedding dresses were flowing gowns
usually white in color.
White is usually accepted as the
"traditional" color of gowns, and many designer wedding gowns are still
fashioned in this color, representing the "purity" and "innocence" of
the bride to be. Many women opt for other colors, including blue, pink,
cream, yellow and more.
Wedding dresses have changed with time
much as everything in the world has. In times of old most women selected
a gown based on her financial status. Women who were at an economic
disadvantage usually did not have the luxury of selecting an
extraordinary gown that would be worn only once. Rather, most selected
something more "plain" that could be worn for church services and other
occasions after their blessed day.
Wedding gowns of varying styles
and colors were popular among the elite, and by and large represented
the unique style and personality of the bride to be, as well as modern
trends at the time.
Popular Colors
An old poem states
about the color of a wedding dress that "Married in white, you will
have chosen all right." This is not to say that all brides historically
have chosen white for their wedding gown. In fact, many brides chose
colors including blue, pearl and even black. Many brides believed that
if they wore blue their husbands would remain true to them (also a
famous line in the wedding poem). Pink was even a popular wedding gown
color for a time, though its darker variant, red was often considered
taboo because it was associated with "scarlet women".
Many women
who did not have a large budget to spend on a wedding dress in times of
old opted for fashions that could be worn any day, rather than solely on
their wedding day. For their wedding day, they would dress up their
gown with accessories and flowers, even bows that could be removed after
the festivities.
Wedding Gown Fashion
In the United
States for a short spell the color white fell out of favor, but around
the time of the Industrial Revolution, when the department store made it
possible for a bride with any budget to purchase the gown of her
dreams, white once again became the fashion. The style worn by women has
changed through time.
Wedding dresses fashioned during the
Roaring twenties were very different from those that came about in the
thirties. In the twenties, women sought out gowns that de-emphasized
their shape, in line with the style of the flappers that was trendy at
the time.
During the 30's most women emphasized their shape and
wore gowns that highlighted their waists and bosoms. Perhaps the most
interesting period of time for the wedding gown was during the 1980s,
when big puffy sleeves and extravagant skirts were worn by a majority of
women. These gowns, while well suited for trim and petite women, often
were not the most flattering choice for the average size woman. Despite
this, gowns did not trim down again until the mid to late 1990s.
Wedding Gown Fashion Today
As
mentioned at the start, almost anything passes for a wedding dress
today. More and more women are buying a wedding dress online, because of
the wide variety and selection of unique and custom made gowns
available.
Informal wedding dresses, designer wedding dresses and
even discount wedding dresses can all be found online thanks to modern
technology. More popular than even designer wedding dresses are discount
bridal gowns online. Most brides to be can purchase extravagant
looking, custom made gowns for a fraction of the cost they would find
them in a department store.
Another benefit of buying a wedding
dress online is convenience. With so many things to plan for a wedding
(location, cake, reception, flowers, invitations, rehearsal dinner
etc.etc) most women appreciate having a handy resource for buying their
wedding dress. Most women also find a wider selection of sizes and
custom features available when they shop online vs. when they shop in a
traditional store.
Trends
Trends have changed when it
comes to modern wedding attire. No longer do all brides seek out a
traditional white gown for their special occasion. In fact, there is a
huge selection of vintage and informal wedding dresses available, many
of which don't even look like official wedding gowns.
Most dresses
today focus on the unique personality of the bride rather than socially
accepted "norms" when it comes to buying a wedding dress. In general
many brides are looking for wedding gowns that are narrower than they
have been in times of old, and those that offer clean silhouettes. These
types of dresses usually lengthen the body and provide a slimming
effect. Some more popular trends include the following:
- A-line dresses that are long and slimming
- Sheaths with trains built into the silhouette, so that it trails behind the bride
- Bias-cut wedding gowns that follow the natural curves of the body, ending in a small flare at the bottom
- Raised waistline ball-gown styles
- Square necklines that provide a fresh open look
- Off the shoulder dresses providing a full neckline
- Sleeveless or cap sleeve gowns which are especially popular for summer brides
- Empire waists which elongate the figure and shift the focus upward
Trends are also apparent with regard to fabrics. Satin
and silk gowns have long been popular, though sheer fabrics are also
becoming more trendy, including chiffon and organzas. Embroidery is also
replacing lace for many modern gowns, and some brides are opting to
accent their dresses with pearls and other quality beads.
No
matter what style gown you choose, the most important thing is that you
select one that makes you look good, feel good and happy on the most
important day of your life. You're sure to find a superb selection when
shopping online.
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