THE A-LINE
The hourglass wasn’t Christian Dior’s only reinvention. His A-line hit big in 1955 and stayed with us. An A-line cut is a more modified form of hourglass, bringing with it refinement and understatement. Fitted through the bodice, the A-line can have a slight to moderate flair in the skirt. Dubbed by fashionistas as “The Deb Dress” it’s been one of the most popular silhouettes for the reason it flatters just about every figure type.Variations of the A-line
Classic-Slightly flared, you see it everywhere; mostly with a strapless bodice in medium to heavy fibers. Stunning.
Princess-Fitted bodice flowing into a skirt that has two parallel vertical seams running up front and back; can have a slight to full flare in the skirt. Very flattering. Especially great for petites or any woman wanting to add height. Heavier brides benefit too from the vertical seams drawing the eye, up, up, up.
Trapeze-Loose fitting A-line that premiered in Yves Saint Laurent’s 1958 collection. Some versions have a lot more ease in the cut than others. Couture and bridal versions tend to look like classic A-lines with a little more slack in the torso area. Great for heavier brides.
Tent-Another smart choice for the heavy bride. Except you’ll rarely see it anywhere in today’s fashion, so you’ll have to have it custom made. This triangular gown hangs from the neck or a yoke, flaring way out at the hemline. Priscilla wore a to-the-floor version when she married Elvis.
Left and top gown by Amy-jo Tatum Bridal Couture. Photo by Bill Smoot Photography
Above photo Priscilla Presley's wedding to The King. She designed her own gown--a tent style.
Real Wedding Inspiration: Melane & Ryan
Photography: Turn Loose the Art
Via: Style Me Pretty
Style Me Pretty Snippet: She and Ryan asked 30 of their closest friends and family to fly to New York with them to celebrate their marriage in Central Park!
The morning of the wedding, Melane’s bridesmaids were busily putting the flowers together while hair, make-up and the final details were being attended to …
Style Me Pretty Snippet: And then onto their final destination … Central Park. But first, a few more pre-wedding shots from Britney and Joe of turn loose the art …
Style Me Pretty Snippet: And then off ~ in true New York style ~ to an intimate dinner at Sarabeth’s Central Park South.
Style Me Pretty Snippet: Ryan and Melane’s wedding came in right around $8000 … a perfect example of how to pull-off a budget wedding in high style! Our best wishes to you both!
STALKING THE LOOK BOOKS: JORGE TERRA
Feast your eyes on these gowns by Jorge Terra. Brazilian born, based in Navarra, Spain, Terra's finding a cozy niche in evening and bridal wear. The gowns shown here were exhibited at the Puerta de Europa, International Bridal Fashion Exhibition; 23-24 April 2009 in Madrid. Since Terra is relatively new to the industry, pinning down a certain look synonymous with his work hasn't gelled as of yet. Still experimenting, the fun here will be in guessing which signature will become his own. I particularly like his sleeved looks reflective of 19th century costume. Tango and Flamenco sweeps of skirt reminiscent of a Spanish dancer are present too. Always on my chic list are the evening gowns a la 1930s he does with such a flair.
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