Friday, July 10, 2009

Evening Prom Gowns

Evening gowns are the most formal of all women's attire. And in spite of being categorized as formal wear one would never see a lady wear an evening gown to the office or at seminars and conferences. This is because apart from being formal, it is also classified as a dressy attire.

What does this imply? Usually gowns are made from fabrics that look rich, classy and sophisticated. These include velvet, silk, satin, raw silk, etc. in fact almost all types of fabric that have a shimmer and shine are used to create evening gowns. It is not the eye-catching twinkling fabrics, but the subtle sheen.

The variation in cuts and styles do not permit this type of garment to be on a general basis. These include the plunging back and front necklines, the high side slits, the heavy adornment, the accessories that are required to be carried, et al.

Evening gowns are also regarded as glamorous attire. One would notice how world-renowned film actresses spend a lot of money on their gowns for award functions and international film festivals. Each year they set a new trend that is followed by many across the world. People tend to replicate the designer evening gowns to create something probably less glamorous and revealing, yet having an essence of the original.

Not only the glamorous, but even the more serious people involved in politics and business in countries of the western world wear evening gowns to formal dinner parties and dignitary functions. Ladies attending such functions generally wear what is termed as the sophisticated and classy gowns that show less skin and yet make them look attractive.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Informal Wedding Gowns

In case you are planning a small and simple wedding then you can also select from the informal wedding gowns that are available at various boutiques and departmental stores and malls. Apart from the fact that you are looking at a small-scale wedding with a few invitees, this type of wedding gown is also known to serve a more important purpose.

There are a number of brides-to-be around the world who are extremely nervous about marriage. To such an extent that they run away on their wedding day! Most of them are scared of stepping into the institution of marriage. It is not that they are forced to get married in the first place, it is just that the entire event makes them so anxious that they would rather back out than go ahead with it. The problem is further accentuated when the wedding celebration is elaborate with a long list of invitees and an exquisite wedding dress.

If you do feel nervous about marriage or you know that your daughter, friend or sister who is getting married is extremely anxious about the entire event, then the best thing to do is to arrange for something informal. You could condense the list to absolutely near and dear ones and have the bride-to-be pick one of the informal wedding gowns.

Leaving aside this situation where informal wedding gowns play an important role, there are some couples who pan to marry at the spur of the moment. They may decide to marry at the church or go in for a court marriage, either ways to add some ceremony and celebration the couple can purchase informal wedding clothes that in style math upto the event and yet does not create the effect of grandeur.

Plus Size Wedding Gowns


Being obese or over-weight is not ugly. And it is not such an impediment in getting married as it used to be. Gone are those days when parents needed to pester their young girls to remain slim and trim until at least they got married out of the fear that no one would marry their daughters. The general reason for the change in outlook is that people have come to understand obesity and over-weight to be a health problem rather than aesthetic or cosmetic problem.

Like many say, beauty is not in the weight or rather the body, it is in the heart and soul. For a large number of people suffering from obesity, losing weight is a daunting and almost impossible task, especially in the short time before their wedding. But that does not imply that they cannot wear something as exclusive as the slimmer and trimmer brides! This is where plus size wedding gowns come in.

The plus size wedding gowns are specially designed for the overweight and obese brides. These gowns cannot make the bride look thin or slim, but it does cover the bulges, making her look beautiful on her special day.

The problem with overweight people and their clothes is that generally clothes designed for them are shapeless, with no special designs or patterns. Their clothes are just plain and simple and because of this they tend to shy away from crowds or suffer from inferiority complex. And till recently, wedding gowns designed for them actually made them look clumsy as they walked down the aisle.

Plus size wedding gown designers take special care when designing the gowns. They keep in mind what kind of material will make them look large. There are certain soft flowing fabrics that have a shimmer and shine that make a person look more in shape than they are. Usually, when designing for overweight brides the designer does far less adornment work as compared to the other brides, concentrating more on the cuts.

"Check out the beautiful plus size wedding gowns below. Which style would flatter you?"






"Check out the beautiful plus size wedding gowns above. Which style would flatter you?"




Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Designer Wedding Gowns

Designer wedding gowns are generally created by renowned designers and sold in limited pieces at selective stores and boutiques. Though every wedding dress manufacturer would have an in-house team of designers, the difference between those sole on the rack at varied places and the designer attires is that the former specialize in clothes affordable by almost anyone and everyone. The latter on the other hand caters to a select clientèle.

Generally when you purchase designer wedding gowns you are assisted by a specialist who has been trained by the original designer to cater to your needs. This person would guide you towards the best fitting gown in the price range you have decided. She would supervise your trial sessions and advice you on the kind of tiara or headgear you should ear to match the gown; the veil; jewelry, bouquet; footwear, etc. This specialist or consultant would also guide you in what should preferably be worn by the bridesmaids and the maid-of-honor.

Designer wedding gowns are more expensive than the run-of-the-mill ones that are easily available off the rack because the material and fabric used is dearer than otherwise. Some designers specialize in making gowns using only precious and semi-precious stones. In fact the expensive gowns are those that are adorned with diamonds and crystals.

Apart from the gowns, the customer pays extra for other hidden costs such as designer royalty, consultant fee, store expenses, craftsman fee, etc. But then, for an occasion as special as a wedding, people prefer to spend lavishly to look their best. They know when they pick their wedding gown from a designer; they will walk down the aisle looking perfect from head-to-toe.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Wedding Gowns

Wedding gowns have always been created out of white fabric. This is not only the bride's attire, but also those attending the wedding or at least those closely known and related to the bride and the groom. The gowns worn on the wedding day are made from a rich material that usually has a sheen and glimmer and white stones attached on it. These maybe semi-precious stones or plastic glittering stones that sparkle from a distance.

In the days gone by wedding gowns was considered to be the most expensive garment she every purchased in her life. The gowns were generally designed with lace and flowers and wore long flowing, sweeping the floor as she gently stepped down the aisle. In fact brides used to look like angels with the bridesmaids following her. In fact when people talk of their dream wedding gown, they almost always refer to what Princess Diana wore on her wedding day.

Though today people prefer to spend less on the wedding gowns, the designs and patterns created are exquisite and unique, though they may be available in multiple pieces. The present trend is straight-cut gowns made from satin or silk, with slits on the side. It may have sleeves or are sleeveless. Along with this type of gown, the bride wears an attractive tiara to which the veil is attached. After the ceremony the bride can remove the veil and wear the tiara as a hair adornment.

When planning on wedding gowns, most people prefer to have their bridesmaids and maid-of-honor wear gowns that go with her outfit. Their cuts and patterns are on the same lines, only lighter than what she would wear. In fact many brides-to-be take upon them to purchase gowns for the bridesmaids and her maid-of-honor. She would also select a gown for her mother that will make all guests identify her.