Options for the bride

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Options for the bride

The Sunday News

Eye on Fashion 20 August 20172

Rutendo Chidawanyika

SOME women have been looking at wedding dresses since they were teenagers hanging out with friends discussing options, and others . . . well, they’d prefer an alternative wedding dress.

Traditional brides would be shocked to know just how many of their peers really don’t want to wear anything too “bridal” on their big day. For various reasons, these women look for something a bit alternative for their walk down the aisle. For those of you who can totally relate, this article is a must read.

White will always be classic but times have changed and so have the brides. Everything has become modern and fashion forward, brides these days do not want to wear the traditional white. If you are one of those brides here are the options:

The Courthouse bride:

To set the record straight, you can absolutely wear a ridiculously formal wedding dress to court. But if you would prefer not to, there are tons of stylish options for your big day. You could rock up in a vintage suit or wear a snazzy shift dress with ultra-modern style for a completely updated interpretation of a classic look. Or go for the unbeatable casual and girly combo of a pullover sweater and tulle skirt. This bride will definitely look like she means business, the business of marriage that is!

The Realistic Bride:

To all brides that want to wear pants, 2017 is your year! There have never been so many adorable, amazing, sophisticated options as there are now as fashion keeps on evolving. For summer, find a suit with a camisole top or just a lace romper (onesie) to stay cool. Either way, with these looks, shoes are EVERYTHING. Spend your accessory budget on a killer set of heels to pair with this fashion-forward statement. With pants on you dance better.

The Bold Bride:

You’ve got a great set of curves and you want to show them off. Or you are really proud of what a little weight lifting has done for your body. Or maybe you just really prefer short dresses. Whatever the reason, you aren’t in a hurry to cover up in metres and metres of organza. Instead of searching for wedding dresses, try looking for a reception dress. Usually shorter and a little sassier, these dresses were designed so that the bride could be traditional at her ceremony and then a bit less tame at the reception. And if less tame is how you want it, go with it. The lace dress is great for more relaxed weddings, and you can tailor it to either have more of a shift silhouette or be more form-fitting. A high-low hemline dress is sensational for brides that want a powerful statement gown.

The Over-The-Top Glam Bride:

If you love bridesmaid’s dresses or party dresses with all kinds of shiny thingies on them, why not just buy yourself a cool cocktail dress? You’re probably fairly practical and want a dress that you can either wear again or that completely suits your eclectic style. Opt for sparkly gold with a sultry silhouette which will suit your body type. Or, if you favour bold colours, go for something blue, deep red or even metallic colours. It’s flattering on a bride of any age and it’s a dress you can definitely pull out for special occasions. Another choice is to find a really chic wedding dress which doesn’t look like a cupcake. Bridal designers have come a LONG way when it comes to creating fresh, modern looks. There are so many options to choose from.

The Beach Bride:

It’s hard enough to walk in sand wearing swimming attire so imagine a 15kg dress on your body while trying to look sexy. If you still want something vaguely bridal go for something light, flowy and casual. It is a perfect compromise for women who have traditional mums that want them to wear white. If white isn’t important, then embrace cool colours and dynamic patterns. The burnout dress would be amazing if your skin is sunburn resistant.

Brides looking for something unconventional, but slightly more formal, could opt for a sexy dress with long sleeves and daring cutouts. It needs to be worn with heels but it’s a beach wedding, who will be judging? Not us!

It’s your special day and its all about you, get the look you dream of. —Additional information from online sources.

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