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FASHION & ACCESSORIES
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CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COMPhoto courtesy of Moonlight Bridal
Photo courtesy of Moonlight Bridal
How to work with a dress shop to find
your style – and make sure it’s a style
that’s both on-trend and timeless
By Renee Lee Wege, CTW Features
When it comes to wedding dresses, it’s
all about striking balance. There’s finding
that balance between allowing just a tad of
wiggle room in your budget and completely
blowing it, balancing a look you feel “you” in
while also looking like a bride, and balancing
what’s “in” today with what you hope will still
be “in” 10 or 20 years from now.
While it might sound like an oxymoron, with
the help of a few pointers, brides can find a
dress that combines the best of both worlds
-- today’s and tomorrow’s, with a dress
that’s both modern and timeless.
WHAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME?
CONFIDENCE
At Aisle Chic in Chicago, consultants
work one-on-one with brides (and their
entourages, of course) to pair brides with
the dress of their dreams. The shop, which
opened in 2016, is strictly sample dresses
only, featuring a variety of designer dresses
available for a discount for savvy brides.
When it comes to finding a dress that brides
will love for the rest of their lives, the most
important thing to note is how they feel
in the dress.
“You should feel beautiful and confident
while also remaining true to your personality,”
Russell says, adding that a gown should
help turn bride into the bridal version of
themselves (and not feel like a costume).
And the best part about wearing a dress that
brides feel great in? Unlike bridal trends, which
are always changing, she says “confidence
will always stand the test of time.”
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