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F A S H I O N , J E W E L R Y , A C C E S S O R I E S F O R M E N & W O M E N
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
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By Nola Sarkisian-Miller, CTW Features
Bridal designers rocked the runways this year with envelope-pushing looks
heralding 2016’s spring and fall seasons, putting the heat on brides to commit
to those pre-wedding workouts because ab fitness will be an imperative.
Designers broke with demure tradition, offering 21st-century brides options
such as skin-baring styles with illusion panels, plunging fronts and backs,
cropped tops and newer silhouettes, including shorter dresses and slimmer,
drapier looks.
The biggest trend is the sleek, almost ’90s silhouettes. Think Carolyn Bessette
Kennedy’s wedding dress, where the focus was its impeccable cut.
The body-conscious styles ooze sensuality and dreaminess with the help of lace,
embroidery and inventive textural applications. Lace’s importance as a romantic
element was heightened even more when human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin
wore an Oscar de La Renta ivory tulle gown appliquéd with 14 yards of Chantilly
lace for her marriage to George Clooney last year. If the more provocative
creations don’t work for brides, they can seek comfort in the world of lace.
Lace is still big – all over, cut out, appliquéd. The soft and romantic look
is really popular.
This year designers are giving brides of every style
a lot to love. From sleek and sexy new silhouettes
to updated takes on classic styles, these are the looks
brides will be rocking down the aisle in 2016
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