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Trends we love: Brides in Pants

There is a certain image that is associated with our idea of a bride—a beautiful woman draped in yards of fabric that flows into layers of a stunning skirt and culminates in a spectacular train. She is a vision in white as she gracefully glides down the aisle in her wedding attire, complete with veil and a scintillating tiara.

As times have changed, so have women. The modern bride doesn’t always conform to this traditional idea. Take a look at the bridal catwalks and you will see designers breaking bridal traditions with show stopping designs. More recently, we have been noticing the wedding dress facing stiff competition from modern pant suits as you can see on the 10 biggest bridal trends for spring 2016 at Fashionista.

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Join us as we explore all about the types of weddings where this attire is appropriate, the body types that it is most suitable for and more.

Pant suits for the stylish bride

Every bride wants to look different and special on her wedding day. Sure, you can achieve this by choosing a different colored dress or a short hemline. But, nothing screams unique like a bridal pant suit. It allows you to fashion a unique style statement and helps you stand out as a bride who will be remembered for long because of her unusual outfit choice. A chic, well-tailored pant suit is not only stylish and modern, but practical as well. You will not feel weighed down by heavy layers of fabric and can let your smart and stunning personality shine through on your big day.

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Who can carry it off?

The answer is anyone. Just like there are wedding dresses for every woman, there are bridal pant suits too. You just have to find one that suits your body type and build. Narrow pants are slimming and look great on hourglass figures and women who want to look lean. Petite and slender women can choose pants that flare at the base or those that are loose-fitting and stylish. The spotlight is on minimalist white designs as they look impeccable and show off your best features. If you rather prefer a feminine and soft look, you can choose divided skirts or pair your trousers with lace or peplum tops.

Accessories

The best accessories that add a hint of glamour to a white pant suit are colored gold. Consider pairing your outfit with a stylish hat for classic glamour. High heels and peep toe sandals work for your feet. If your wedding is in winter, pair your pant suit with a fur stole or wrap and add a blazer. Keep your accessories simple, but stylish as you do not want to divert focus from your spectacular dress choice with overbearing accessories.

When is the pant suit appropriate?

The type of pant suit you choose determines the type of wedding it is appropriate for. For a casual, outdoor affair, tactile and light breezy fabric tops would be suitable. You can wear it for a formal event also (although not for a traditional one). We suggest well-tailored wedding pant suits in elegant silk for a formal wedding.

The wedding pant suit surely isn’t for everyone. So, are you ready to experiment with this trend, or would you like to stick to the traditional wedding dress? Take a look at the various designs that we have at Best for Bride and find out whether this trend is as interesting as it sounds for yourself.

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Most popular Wedding Dress Trends for Spring 2016 brides

Wedding dress trends for 2016 are refreshingly modern. There are beautiful choices to satisfy both the traditional and contemporary bride. Let us take a look at what was hot and happening in the world of bridal fashion in Spring ’16.

Daring Deep necklines

As more and more women choose to flaunt their bodies, deeper necklines are growing in style. The most popular style is the deep V that plunges to display more than a moderate dose of cleavage. Although it may not be a good idea to choose this design for a traditional wedding ceremony, it is a perfect choice for a beach wedding or a casual-style one.

Deep necklines make your upper body look more slender. They best suit hourglass figures and women who wish to look slimmer. It should be avoided by women with smaller busts.

Cap sleeves and short sleeves

Although we can expect brides to continue choosing strapless and sleeveless wedding dresses, the hottest trend this year are wedding dresses in cap sleeves and short sleeves. The illusion sleeve design with lace motifs and crystal embellishments continue to be in the limelight, but along with sheer sleeve patterns, solid designs in fabric that matches the rest of the wedding dress is also equally in demand. Many design houses including Reem Acra and Lela Rose featured short sleeve dresses in their collections.

Short sleeves look great on both slender and curvy women. It allows you to disguise flabby upper arms and is slimming when you choose a T-shirt sleeve. Cap sleeves add more bulk to your frame, and can make very thin arms look little thicker.

Tiered-skirts

The Moscow Bridal Fashion week brought several dresses into focus, that featured tiered skirts on all designs ranging from ball gowns to A-line skirts and even the fit and flare silhouette. The pattern adds more volume and bounce to a wedding dress, and makes the overall wedding look interesting and princess-style.

By choosing the right position of the tiers, you can create the desired effect. When the tiers are at the end of a fit and flare skirt, you naturally look taller. When the choice is a ball gown with tiers, the effect is added volume and you look more curvy.

Beautiful back details

Embellishments on illusion backs continue to be a favorite. Deep cut back designs bordered with embellishments were another trend. Apart from that keyhole back designs and those that have lace designs on the back were featured by many designers.

These designs are a great choice for those who wouldn’t want to wear a baring neckline, but don’t mind about wearing a plunging back. It is a signature element, that will add more style to your bridal outfit. Since your guests will be viewing you from behind during the wedding ceremony, having a fantastic back design is a great way to get noticed.

For fantastic wedding dresses with these features, visit us on Best for Bride. Our bridal collection has these and so many more design features that you will instantly fall in love with.

 

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What’s hot in formal dresses for winter balls this year

Winter is almost here and with the holiday season soon upon us, there will be winter balls and Christmas parties to attend. So, this is in fact, the right time to begin looking for your outfits for the big holiday events this year. Here are our favorite picks, inspired by the fashion catwalks of the year.

Mauve is the new pink in town

Pink has been hot and happening for a while now. It takes on a sophisticated look in this new rendition of mauve that is quickly gathering fans everywhere. Check out this fantastic evening gown in mauve. The ruffled skirt and ruched bodice play havoc with textures, and come together perfectly. Great for a winter ball, it is romantic and sophisticated. Pair it with a luscious wrap or stole and you are all set for any party evening.

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Sprightly hi-low hemlines

Happy hemlines that bounce and dance as they pass you are the craze now.  It was featured by many designers including Louis Vuitton and Mary Katrantzou on the fall-winter catwalks and was well-received by women everywhere. If you want to add this cheerful hemline to your winter wardrobe, look no further than this evening dress by After-Six in matte satin. The A-line gown with a fitted waistband is simple and elegant. The contrast of black and white creates an attractive combination.

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Short skirts to show off your fantastic legs

The weather may be cold, but shorter hemlines are in the fall and winter spotlight. Mini skirts were popular, as were evening dresses with higher hemlines. You can keep the chills away by sporting a fashionable knee-high boot and showing off your slim silhouette. Get ready to shine at your next winter party in this fabulous navy dress from the Jadore evening collection. Sexy and stylish, it is the perfect dress to flaunt your stunning figure and look confident.

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One-shoulder beauties

We’ve seen multiway dresses, strapless and sleeveless gowns. But nothing beats the charm of a one-shoulder dress. The beautiful neckline immediately reminds us of a stunning Goddess. Suitable for both night and day events, this design works wonders in shifting focus from your lower half and emphasizing your toned shoulders and arms. Our pick is this beauty from the Jadore SD collection.

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Notice how the pretty scintillating waistband enhances the charm of the pleated texture that engulfs the entire gown? The small clasp at the shoulder adds more finesse to the design. If you want to show off your well-toned arms and draw attention to those sexy collar bones, here is a dress to don. Don’t forget to accessorize with chunky and oversize accessories and flats, which are the trends this year.

All the dresses featured here and many more beckon you at our collection for dresses for all occasions. Visit our online gallery at Best for Bride and be inspired by the beautiful dresses that are available in all sizes Make your pick today and get ready to take the winter stage by storm.

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Crafted to Perfection: Why a Custom-Made Wedding Dress Might Be Your Dream Solution!

How many times have you wished that a wedding dress had that one extra feature that would make it your dream dress? How many times have you thought that you will never find the wedding dress that is exactly what you envisioned? How many times have you wished your wedding dress had half the features in one, and half of another to be the dress you always wanted?

Many brides share this tale of woe. As pretty and attractive as designer wedding dresses can be, they need not always have all the features a bride wants. Many brides settle for the best of the lot, Whether because of budget constraints, unavailable sizes or lack of attractive choices.

If you are a bride who dreads going through thousands of wedding dress pictures or aren’t excited about trying on dozens until you find the right one, customizing your dress may be the way to go. Did we just hear you say “Impossible?”

Having a wedding dress custom-made isn’t as difficult as it seems. All it takes is finding the right people for the job. Let me tell you how you can make this possible.

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Decide on what features you want

The first step to having your dress custom-made is deciding its features. What is it that you’ve been searching for and have been unable to find in the available dresses? Create a list of factors that you are particular about, and what other features would be good to have. If you have seen them in other wedding dresses, get their pictures to show to your dressmaker.

Find the dressmaker for the job

A custom-made wedding dress is only worthwhile if you work with a master dressmaker. For this, look no further than at Best for Bride. Our in-house designers are specialists who can help you realize your vision of the perfect wedding dress and execute a masterpiece you will be dying to try on. If you aren’t sure what you want, our designers can help you by suggesting what looks good on you and can fill in the empty spaces in the list we asked you to prepare earlier, with the right choices.

Run through the designs, see the sketches and plan your budget

Don’t assume that a limited budget is a constraint to having the perfect dress. A talented dressmaker can convert even the most inexpensive fabric into a masterpiece of finesse and elegance. Discuss your budget upfront and find your dream dress come to life with what fits within that amount. A wedding dress expert can advise you of the latest trends and alternate options that will work in your favor. Be prepared to spend some time on discussions, reviewing sketches and looking at fabric swatches till you find the perfect mix for your bridal attire.

Once this is all done, it is only a matter of days before your gown is ready and you are ready to be married in it. So, what do you say? Would you like to have your own exquisite custom-made wedding gown? If so, visit us at Best for Bride today and learn everything you want to know.