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FASHION & ACCESSORIES
48 | SPRING 2018
CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COMIt’s debatable whether Pippa Middleton
stole the limelight in her stunning white
bridesmaid dress at the royal wedding of
her sister, Catherine, now the Duchess of
Cambridge. (It’s also debatable if it was the
Alexander McQueen-designed dress or her
impeccable backside that touched off the
media frenzy.)
Even so, the threat of being upstaged isn’t
stopping brides from embracing the trend
of outfitting their bridal party in shades of
white, creating a chic and clean look for their
big day. Along with the Duchess, celebrities
have cottoned to the non-color. Solange
Knowles’ all-white wedding to producer
Alan Ferguson was an instant favorite with
her bridesmaids donning different white
dresses – some short, some sleeveless – while
Knowles wore a gown, cape and gold cuffs to
gloriously stand out from her posse.
There is an increase in brides purchasing
white bridesmaid gowns. It has a lot to do
with the millennial bride. She’s thinking
outside of the box and how to make her day
different from all of the other weddings.
It doesn’t hurt that the hue is flattering and
is an ideal option for destination weddings.
And, the monochrome look can make
photos really pop.
To ensure all eyes stay on the bride, however,
experts offer up pointers to incorporate the
trend without stealing the bride’s thunder:
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Outfit bridesmaids in sleek white dresses
that don’t scream ‘look at me.’ Restraint is the
operative word with minimal details for a
fresh silhouette that elevates the elegance of
the bridal party – without creating much of a
distraction. Sheaths are an optimal silhouette
for the occasion.
All
in
White
Nola Sarkisian-Miller, CTW Features
Who says bridesmaids can’t wear white? Not modern brides!