Monday
we looked at the definition and origins of the ball gown, today we'll
explore all the different variations out there . . .
Bouffant or Hourglass-Fitted bodice with cinched natural or dropped waist atop gathered or pleated full skirt.
Bubble, Poufs and Pick-ups have
been trendy a few years now with no signs of disappearing anytime
soon. Defined, a bubble is a bouffant shaped skirt swelling out of a
cinched natural or dropped waist. Skirt curves in a balloon like shape
at the hemline or picks up throughout the skirt. Pick ups were
reinvented by designer Ulla Maja back in the 1990s, now they are
everywhere in bridal . . . .
Petal Skirt-A
very structured over skirt. Imagine a fuchsia. A cinched natural or
dropped waist sitting atop a full skirt with curving under structure
that slits open in the front. Sometimes shows a bit of sheath-like under
dress peaking out.
Shirt Dress-Say
what? How could something so utilitarian make it into bridal? Well,
the shirt dress so popular in the Kennedyesque sixties lends itself well
to lighter weight fabrics. Above is a more relaxed version of the
hourglass, a classic and tailored look concentrating as much on the
bodice detailing as the skirt. Typically has long shirt-like or
billowing sleeves and full gathered skirt. Can be made out of
lightweight fabrics like organza, chiffon and crepe, as well as medium
weights like linen. Nice for a garden reception, especially with a wide-
brimmed hat.
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