Instead of the expected lace on the skirt, there are pieces of silk taffeta strategically placed heavily on the top of the skirt and tapers off mid-way down.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Watters and Watters - Watters Brides - "Lasara"
I have recently noticed this dress. It's absolutely amazing! It's a silk taffeta bodice with a silk organza skirt. It's a traditional A-line and fits at the natural waist, unlike the more popular dropped-waist A-line.
Instead of the expected lace on the skirt, there are pieces of silk taffeta strategically placed heavily on the top of the skirt and tapers off mid-way down.
Instead of the expected lace on the skirt, there are pieces of silk taffeta strategically placed heavily on the top of the skirt and tapers off mid-way down.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Watters and Watters WTOO style "Maria"
I have recently found myself drawn to this style. It's put out by Watters and Watters from their WTOO line. They refer to it as Maria, but I call it so much more.
It's a beautiful, but unique gown. Most girls look at the gown and say "that skirt is so different" or "It's too plain [without the belt]". Almost every bride that I have put this gown on has said that they never would have chosen this gown for themselves.
It's a form-fitting taffeta with rouching throughout the bodice and hugs the hips. The skirt, also of taffeta, flares out into a "flower petal" like design with a short train. The gown is extremely lightweight and very affordable.
Take a look and see for yourself!
It's a beautiful, but unique gown. Most girls look at the gown and say "that skirt is so different" or "It's too plain [without the belt]". Almost every bride that I have put this gown on has said that they never would have chosen this gown for themselves.
It's a form-fitting taffeta with rouching throughout the bodice and hugs the hips. The skirt, also of taffeta, flares out into a "flower petal" like design with a short train. The gown is extremely lightweight and very affordable.
Take a look and see for yourself!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Maggie Sottero - Fiorella
This is my recently found "diamond in the rough." I say this because when I first saw this gown hanging in the bag I thought "wow! That's a lot of fabric!" Then after having to carry it across the store to put it away for a co-worker, I had pretty much made up my mind that this gown was just too heavy!
I had officially fallen victim of judging a dress by the hanger. Tough to believe considering I am a bridal gown consultant, I am usually the one telling brides NOT to do it.
Recently, I had a bride come in looking for this specific gown. Much to my reservation with the weight of this gown, I brought it out and put it on my bride. Well, she looked amazing in it and I found myself loving the gown I originally thought was just way too much fabric.
After giving this gown a second chance, I have found that this gown is truly gorgeous. In all fairness, I do warn all of my brides that this gown is heavier than the other gowns they have tried on (mainly because it is one of the heaviest dresses in the store) and most brides are pleasantly surprised with how nicely it hugs their curves.
The gown looks best on a bride with some curves.... yes.. I said curves. The rouching really defines the waist and flatters the hourglass figure. The color we stock (and the color displayed on the website) is called pearl. I think it flatters this gown the best. It's a very unique color and flatters every skin tone.
I had officially fallen victim of judging a dress by the hanger. Tough to believe considering I am a bridal gown consultant, I am usually the one telling brides NOT to do it.
Recently, I had a bride come in looking for this specific gown. Much to my reservation with the weight of this gown, I brought it out and put it on my bride. Well, she looked amazing in it and I found myself loving the gown I originally thought was just way too much fabric.
After giving this gown a second chance, I have found that this gown is truly gorgeous. In all fairness, I do warn all of my brides that this gown is heavier than the other gowns they have tried on (mainly because it is one of the heaviest dresses in the store) and most brides are pleasantly surprised with how nicely it hugs their curves.
The gown looks best on a bride with some curves.... yes.. I said curves. The rouching really defines the waist and flatters the hourglass figure. The color we stock (and the color displayed on the website) is called pearl. I think it flatters this gown the best. It's a very unique color and flatters every skin tone.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Acapulco
This gown is by Watters and Watters. They have called it Acapulco, my guess would be because of it's beach/island/casual type feel. The style of the gown screams beach and sun all the way.
It's a cotton leaver lace spaghetti strap gown with soft flare skirt, grosgrain and velveteen ribbon on bodice, hip and straps with a sweep train. It's a beautiful gown, however, the seaming on the gown is less than favorable among most brides that I have put this gown on....... with good reason.
The seaming tends to fall on the body in places that most women are trying to conceal, rather than emphasize. I have yet to put this gown on a woman that it flatters. For most figures, the seams are poorly placed and the gown doesn't have enough structure for those whole are well in-dowd.
It's a cotton leaver lace spaghetti strap gown with soft flare skirt, grosgrain and velveteen ribbon on bodice, hip and straps with a sweep train. It's a beautiful gown, however, the seaming on the gown is less than favorable among most brides that I have put this gown on....... with good reason.
The seaming tends to fall on the body in places that most women are trying to conceal, rather than emphasize. I have yet to put this gown on a woman that it flatters. For most figures, the seams are poorly placed and the gown doesn't have enough structure for those whole are well in-dowd.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Sottero & Midgley JSM1103
So here is dress number 2 on my list of favorite dresses I have ever seen/sold.
It's a gorgeous gown that fits the body and shows the figure. It's a satin base with a lace overlay that just speaks volumes! It has a presence of it's own that just can't be described.
So take a look at it, It's the JSM1103 from Sottero & Midgley, which is a division of Maggie Sottero.
It's absolutely beautiful AND the satin around the waist is one of the softest fabrics I have ever touched. The designer calls it "Dream Satin" and they aren't lying!
It's a gorgeous gown that fits the body and shows the figure. It's a satin base with a lace overlay that just speaks volumes! It has a presence of it's own that just can't be described.
So take a look at it, It's the JSM1103 from Sottero & Midgley, which is a division of Maggie Sottero.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Marisa 737
So here is my first post of a gown I absolutely adore.
It's the Marisa 737. If I went through the whole gown selection process all over again, I just know that it would be a gown to consider.
It's a strapless silk organza gown with lace strategically placed all over the bodice wrapping around the dress and partially down the train. It's elegant, feminine, and timeless.
So now that I have talked up this dress, I am obligated to show you the gown so you can agree or respectfully disagree with me.
It's the Marisa 737. If I went through the whole gown selection process all over again, I just know that it would be a gown to consider.
It's a strapless silk organza gown with lace strategically placed all over the bodice wrapping around the dress and partially down the train. It's elegant, feminine, and timeless.
So now that I have talked up this dress, I am obligated to show you the gown so you can agree or respectfully disagree with me.
Welcome!
Hello All! I have created this blog to be able to showcase some of my favorite wedding gowns that I come across both as a bride and as a wedding gown consultant.
I work in a bridal salon and absolutely love it. I can't help but appreciate the gowns that I come across every time I go to work.
Of course, there are always the gowns that I see and wonder... "What were they thinking?" So I will also be showcasing those gowns. Truly wondering what it is about those gowns that gets them sold.
Happy reading!
I work in a bridal salon and absolutely love it. I can't help but appreciate the gowns that I come across every time I go to work.
Of course, there are always the gowns that I see and wonder... "What were they thinking?" So I will also be showcasing those gowns. Truly wondering what it is about those gowns that gets them sold.
Happy reading!
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