HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-02-22, Page 27Maids can be glamorous too
Dressed in ruffles of organza, layers of
shimmering taffeta or yards of flowing
chiffon, 'today's bridesmaids can be almost
as glamorous as the bride herself.
When choosing a dress appropriate for
bridesmaids', there are -no -rules- but those ---
chosen by- the.. bride. Although it can . be
•difif>ieulita seiect. a colour and style that all
the bridesmaids love, today's choice of looks
make the task a bit easier. .
For starters, you can opt for one colour
and fabric throughout the bridal party and
let bridesmaids select their own styles. This
seems to be an increasingly popular trend
and it allows the women to choose dresses
,they can wear again after the big day.
This season, the big news in bridal wear,
for brides and bridesmaids, is bareness at
the neck, often_to an off the shoulder sleeve.
Ruffs, varying, from .bold_ to delicate, have
made a comeiaaelk,., and often adorn the
bodice of a l`ow cut .dross.
Fabric choices run the gamut from chiffon
and organza to silk and taffeta, but
synthetics play an important role as they
stand up well for the occasion.
Choose gowns they can wear again
Attendants' dresses have come a long way
from the days of insipid pastel chiffon and
draped jersey gowns where styling came
second to subtlety. The romantic trend is
making a welcome splash in the bridesmaid
market and ruffled taffetas, rosebud pattern-
ed voiles and demure Southern belle styles
with deeply flounced necklines and full skirts
are new wedding party options with a longer
fashion lifespan.
Since the cost of bridesmaid's dresses has
climbed with inflation, many brides are
choosing attendants' outfits that don't
scream bridesmaid. Something that the
attendant can wear after the wedding.
The formal style of the Royal wedding has
influenced the hemline controversy. While
cocktail and ankle baring dresses were
popular in recent years, this year's wedding
attendants are wearing floor length gowns.
Wedding party colour schemes are usually
on the pallid side but spring's most popular
shades periwinkle blue, pink, rose and
apricot are flattering to almost everyone.
Bridesmaids choose crisp taffeta
Taffeta is a top fabric for this year's
bridesmaid dresses. Gone are the days when
bridemaids half heartedly purchased pastel
polyester gowns to play a subtle second
banana to the blushing bride. Now women
are spending more money !for dazzling
dresses that can be worn after the wedding.
Taffeta has become -a very popular fabric
ever since the Princess of Wales wore for her
wedding. It gives the dress a nice full skirt.
This crisp cloth is the perfect way to show off
the latest fashion silhouettes.
Since it's no longer essential for brides-
maids to dress exactly alike, many girls° are
choosing co-ordinating gowns with different
styling details. Look for bold leg of mutton
sleeves, tiered bell shaped skirts, dropped
waists and scalloped necklines.
Taffeta gives fashion colour extra shine. In
addition to the palest pink and powder blue
pastels, rich jewel hues abound. Top colours
included sapphire, ruby and amethyst. For
extra elegance,manufacturers are layering
pale pastels with deeper hues in the same
colour family.
Formal floor length dresses are still going
strong, They can easily be shortened for post
wedding wear. Many women are choosing
ankle grazing gowns or the new knee baring
length.
Ruffles are adding romance in a subtler
style than' last season. Many taffeta dresses
sport modified flounces instead of last year's
full blown frills.
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-Taffeta is the big -ehoiee-this year-for--bridesmaids.._.Left,-gathered.Sictorian_sleeve
compliments bodice which ties at back to form a cummerbund. Underskirt removes to
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