CWPR Fall 2016

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

PayLess Bridal House

4961 W. 95th Street, Oaklawn

708-229-1201

Payless Bridal Houses Full Service Bridal Salon

Serving Brides, Bridesmaids, Proms, Mothers, Tuxedo Rentals,

Special Occasions & Accessories Since 1987.

Where Quality Costs Less

Bridal Gowns • Headpieces • Bridesmaids • Mother of the Bride • Mother of the Groom

After Five Gowns • Communion • Prom • Pageant • Accessories • Custom Made Gowns

1802 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL • 847.486.8405

Bridal & Boutique

Designer Bridal, Maids & Mothers Gowns

630 833.4696 (GOWN)

351 North York Rd. • Elmhurst

Serving the Chicagoland Area

By appointment only

847-701-GOWN (4696)

For spring, Monique Lhuillier showcased a silk Chantilly lace

sheath gown with an embroidered tulle overlay. Ines Di Santo

offered a sensual lace sheath with a deep V-neck and illusion

sleeves accented by appliqué cuffs. Reem Acra’s Chantilly lace

gowns channel Old World charm modernized with seductive

illusion necklines, such as her body-conscious V-neck gown

with a transparent lace bodice and sleeves.

It’s hard not to notice those transparent designs that can make

wedding guests do a double take with barely there fabrics

and peek-a-boo cut-outs. Designer Galia Lahav’s edgy looks

include a floor-length column featuring cutout paneling at the

waist. Reem Acra covers the right spots

with a strapless dress with a sheer embroidered panel overlay

and a re-embroidered lace deep V-neck dress with

a carved-out midriff.

The lines blurred between transparency and lingerie with

Vera Wang whose spring line was the most daring among

designers. The designer, known for frothy confections,

stripped down her looks – literally – to give new meaning

to the blushing bride. Models wore sheer Chantilly lace

gowns paired with matching ivory lace bra and panties or

contrasting black undies, like the sheer lace midriff gown with

diaphanous drop-waist skirt.