Full Embroidered Beaded Empire Waist Vintage Wedding Dresses

Empire Wedding Dresses
This neoclassical dress with a very high waist, is very figure flattering for petite brides due to the raised waist , creating a long line; and small-breasted women because of the cropped bodice. The skirt may be straight, slightly flared, or even as wide as an A-line.

An empire waist wedding dress has a band that fits directly under the bust line and is good for showing off the figure of slimmer brides. Brides that are petite or slimmer may looks well with an empire wedding dress on. This is because the empire dress is sheath dress that's close to body, and would adds illusion of length and curves when move. Brides that are a bit bustier may not try this wedding dress style it may distract to bust from anywhere else.

Vintage Wedding Dresses
Vintage has been hot for a few years as an overall style. However, when it comes to bridal, vintage wedding dresses is really making it’s mark. I think it may be more than just a trend. Brides today are very savvy. For some, it’s about individuality or putting a personal mark on a very special day when the bride is really the center of attention. For others, it’s all about reducing their carbon footprint by essentially buying something that has been recycled. No matter the reason, we think that vintage will always have a place in bridal fashion, whether it be for inspiration for up and coming designers or for the brides themselves. Of course, this is great news for those of us who cater to the bride who wants vintage. As a side note, we have noticed that many designers and retailers have added bridal to their repertoire. What has been most interesting is the vintage inspired designs they are showing. Just another reason why we believe that vintage will have a strong hold on bridal fashion for a long time.

Buying a gown for the one day in a bride’s life when the spot light is shining directly on her is nerve racking at best. The most important advice we give to any bride considering vintage for their gown is really no different than a bride looking for a more current style. Go with what feels the most comfortable and makes you, the bride, feel the most beautiful. It really is as simple as that. A bride may find that she gravitates toward one particular style or another (50′s, 70′s mermaid, bias cut and so on), which is a great start. From there, it really comes down to how the particular style of a gown feels when worn and the wedding venue (garden, black tie, etc…) which may very well determine the fabric choice.