Are you going to be a winter bride at one of the fine Hamptons wedding venues? Congratulations and also good luck, because you’re probably in the heat of the preparations for your big day now.
Read on for some of the hottest fashion hits of the season!
Deep V neckline. The deep V neckline is big these days, and it looks like it’s coming to stay. Big names like Carolina Herrera, Naeem Khan, Inbal Dror, and Dennis Basso all have their versions, and the pieces are all lovely! And take note: They don’t require big bossoms – they look just as great on the well-endowed and the flat-chested, and on different types of fabric, too!
A-line or ball gown silhouette. Last year was about mermaid or serpentina silhouettes. This year (and for the next ones to come, it seems), a-line or ball gown silhouettes are becoming more popular. Full skirts create the illusion of full hips, which will provide a great contrast to the fitted waist. Helping create this silhouette are fabrics like organza and tulle, used like petticoat, or as flutter detail.
Wraps and coats. Winter weddings are about keeping warm but still looking beautiful. A number of designers have since made chic, bridal versions of wraps and coats. Would you consider an off-white motorcycle jacket made of lambskin with fur detail on the collar? A mohair cardigan perhaps? Or the more traditional lace bolero? What about coats and jackets made of satin or taffeta? With the right embellishments, all these will look well on top of your gown.
Cutouts. Cutouts are a lovely addition to any wedding number. They give a glimpse of skin, but just enough to make it more interesting. These cutouts can be placed at the sides, at the abdomen for a peek at the navel perhaps, just below the breasts, the waist, and even parts of the skirt.
Details! Feather, crystal beadwork, sequins, lace appliques, and other embellishments on the bodice are popular on the runways for this season. They create exciting contrasts in texture, and create volume and shape where there is none. Embellishments also help draw attention to the bride’s best assets, such as the decolletage, the waist, or the back.
The moment you don your wedding gown, remember to wear the best accessory: Put a big smile on your face as you walk in the aisle of one of the classiest Hamptons wedding venues!
