March 2018 www.womanthismonth.com Feature | weddings 46 Best-Dressed Brides We all know the traditions — white dress, something blue, lots of sparkle; but, as with the rest of the fashion industry, bridal fashions come and go. We take a look at some of the hottest trends for this wedding season to help you make your choice. From short, barely shoulder-covering shrugs at Jenny Packham to full-on cape trains at Randy Fenoli and Alexandra Grecco, capes were all over the SS18 bridal show runways. The fuller option is best suited to taller brides as too much material with lots of fussy adornment can swamp the shorter figure. But if you’re not blessed with height, you can adapt the look with gossamer-fine materials to keep the style simple but stunning. Capes Shorter styles are usually seen as less formal but, this season, designers have gone out of their way to bring the mini back into the fold. From cutaway, leg-baring options at Oscar de la Renta to a super-sweet ballerina style at Dany Mizrachi. Even the often traditional Marchesa got in on the act. We love this stunning 60s’-style frock from Viktor & Rolf. It goes without saying that for this trend, you really need to love your legs and feel comfortable showing them off. Hints of Black Shorties Reem Acra came up with some stunning fully black bridal gowns and then added touches of the midnight hue throughout the rest of her collection. Black hints were also much in evidence at Peter Langner, Justin Alexander and Vera Wang, to name but a few. This is a super-sophisticated look is best carried off with a sleek updo, more than a hint of attitude and a liberal smattering of diamonds. Francesca Miranda Kristie Romanos Peter Langner Marchesa Viktor & Rolf Reem Acra
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