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Wedding Dress Success Choosing
the Right Gowns for Your Big Day
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ith so many options, what are the season’s best picks for bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses? Kim Keck and her staff from Exclusively You Bridal in Bloomsburg share the biggest trends. Brides Lace From baby names to jewelry, vintage is in, so lace is by far the most popular trend. “A lot of girls want their dress to reflect that vintage theme,” explains Bridal Consultant Jillian Johnson. Feminine and delicate, it’s a style that can work for almost anyone, at any venue. Sassy Silhouettes Mermaid silhouettes are fitted down the bodice and hips to the knees, and then flare. These styles are great for showing off hourglass and slender figures. Fit-and-flare dresses work on petite brides and those with straight figures.
more formal wedding. Straps and High Necks The once-popular strapless look is taking a break to usher in a trend of straps and high necks. These dresses offer more support for brides with fuller busts and can flatter almost anyone. These more modest dresses also elicit a vintage feel, offering plenty of options in feminine, delicate details. Similar to the lace trend, a bride can find a high-neck or strapped gown to fit almost any venue type.
Bridesmaids Bridesmaid dresses have stayed fairly classic. Chiffon is still the most common type of dress sold by Exclusively You. “We’re continued on page 116
Flower Girls Flower-girl styles vary greatly, but classic tulle is a common theme.
Both styles can be elegant and glamorous, adding a bit of a dramatic flair to a
Maggie Sottero lace gown with straps.
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