Look and feel your best on your wedding day with one of these dresses.
Recently,
I was looking at Pinterest and came across an article featuring wedding
dresses for "mature" brides. I was shocked to see a collection of
dowdy dresses (in silhouettes flattering on no one ever) for
"women over 40." Are you kidding me?! While no woman over the age of 40
wants to wear a wedding dress that makes her look like a teen beauty
pageant contestant, there's no need to break out the orthopedic shoes
and beaded vests just yet. No matter what you call it--older, mature,
or "of a certain age," you deserve to look and feel your best on your
wedding day. Here are 10 dresses that are absolutely fabulous on a
bride of any age.
Above, this is one of my favorite
wedding dresses of the year. It's unique and sophisticated, with a
fusion of Art Deco and boho detailing.
Remember
how Carrie just wanted to wear a cream-colored suit in her wedding to
Big? These lace separates (above) are a slightly more flirty version.
Sophisticated and flattering on a range of body types, this is the
perfect ensemble for a city hall wedding.
Another silhouette that
looks great on nearly every figure is the a-line dress. Pick a length
that hits your leg in the right place (more petite brides might favor a
shorter hemline) and a pair of gorgeous shoes!
Although
2016 is bringing back the princess ballgown, I still love what a
minimalist dress can do for a confident bride. Simple and natural, a
dress like the one below lets you shine, rather than overpower you.
Brides
in their 50s and older face different concerns about wedding fashion
than younger brides. Although they might not be as worried about their
hips or waistline anymore (making peace with your curves is a beautiful
thing), they might want to conceal areas where they feel like their skin
isn't as resilient as it used to be (such as their arms or neck). True
for any bride, you should show off what you love and draw attention away
from what you don't! Luckily, this year is full of different necklines
to offer you coverage where you want it. These scoop-necked dresses
below are elegant and understated.
If
you find a dress you love, but the neckline is a little low (designers
seem to adore a deep v right now), you can always add a lace panel.
Every
bride wants to feel special. The dress above is absolutely stunning,
and with its sharply tailored bodice and cap sleeves possesses a
timeless quality (Can't you just see Grace Kelly wearing something like
this?).
If
you want to feel "bridal," but not too fussy or reminiscent of a
cupcake, you can still wear plenty of frothy lace. Just find a more
streamlined silhouette. A fit-and-flare like the one above is made all
the more magical with a slightly sheer lace back, and the trumpet gown
below works well with or without a veil.
Don't
love your arms? You're not alone. No matter what your age, sleeveless
can be scary. Find a shrug or wrap to go with your dress that makes you
feel your best. Monique Lhuillier added the faux fur shrug above and
transformed this dress into something worthy of a Russian novel.
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