Star Gazing: Wedding Dress Trends of the Stars
Want to look like a celebrity for your wedding day? Then you need to do what the stars do. Celebrities know the importance of fashion to make a statement, and your wedding dress makes one of the biggest statements on your special day. Right now there are some wedding dress trends finding their way into the weddings of some of the biggest celebrities. Why not add them to your wedding day?
Get a Designer Name
One of the biggest trends in celebrity wedding dresses is to have a well-known designer make the dress. For instance, when people say Vera Wang, everyone thinks wedding dresses. Renee Zellweger had Carolina Herrera design her dress. Melania Trump had Christian Dior. Britney Spears had Monique Lhuillier. If you want to dress like the stars, you need to have that designer nametag on your dress. However, be prepared to pay for that nametag. That Monique Lhuillier gown? $26,000.
Know Your Fashion TrendsThis season there are some definite trends in dresses:
- Tulle: Many of the dresses hitting the runway have a lot of tulle, which adds an ethereal air to any gown.
- Frills: A lot of the most popular dresses have frills that make the dresses look sweet and layered.
- 1930’s: Think bias-cut satin. Think Jean Harlow. The sultry 30’s are back and the sleek, sexy dresses are, too.
- Full Skirts: Think classic retro. If you think of Grace Kelly’s wedding as the ultimate in celebrity style, then this is your season. Go for the elegant full-skirt ball gown or even a cocktail length wedding dress. It’s also ideal for showing off a tiny waist a la Audrey Hepburn.
- Greek Goddess: Tall, lean, and ethereal, these dresses are columnar and have gorgeous bodices. The skirts flow when you walk down the aisle, and no one will be able to take their eyes off your goddess-like glow.
- Lady-Like Looks: Think modern innocence. These dresses are meant to offer an old-fashioned feel with a modern edge. Many celebrity brides are tired of “letting it all hang out,” and are opting for modern-day modesty without seeming dowdy.
Find the trends for Less
Are you looking for an exact replica of a celebrity dress or are you just looking for a dress that fits the celebrity trends? Either way, you may be looking for celebrity style on a not-so-celebrity budget. There are many companies that offer designer inspired dresses at half to a quarter of the cost of a true designer dress. You can also look at online auctions and consignment stores to get those designer dresses. There are also charitable organizations like Clothes Off Our Back where celebrities donate their clothing for auction. If you cannot find a look-alike dress or auction with the dress you want, you can always find a seamstress who may be able to sew you the dress you desire. While it may not have the luxury fabrics that designers are known to use, you will be able to get the design you want for a lot less than what celebrities pay.
Know Yourself
Yes, you may want that perfect wedding dress just like Nicole Kidman or Madonna, but really, will their dresses look good on you? The benefit of working with a good designer is that he or she can design the right dress for you. While those star-studded gowns may be filling your wedding dreams, you want to make sure you look your best for your wedding day. Be sure the dress your choose looks right for your body type and that you feel comfortable in the gown. Remember, the better you feel, the better you look.
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