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Show Lovely bridal gowns get ideas from out of the past . . . The traditional full-length white gown donned by brides for their journey down the aisle to life happily ever after is as predictable as the sun, moon and stars, even for the mini-clad hopefuls of the now generation. The changes take place within the scope of the traditional tra-ditional prerequisite the long white gown. The season-to-season fashion fash-ion determinant in traditional tradition-al bridal gowns may be an inspiration from past or present. Thus guests at autumn weddings may rise to honor brides drifting down the aisle in yards of billowing lace, topped by a bolero effect the inspiration, today's gypsy fashions. Again, the center of attention atten-tion may be a modern medieval medi-eval bride whose gown displays dis-plays a low scooped neckline, long snug sleeves and high close bodice releasing into fluid folds of floor-length crepe, or a neo-Renaissance bride whose richly embroidered embroi-dered or brocaded gown has bell or bishop sleeves and a standaway collar inspiration, inspira-tion, the past. Another way of achieving the now touch for her traditional tradi-tional wedding gown might be as simple as the use of this-season detailing or her own accessorizing ideas her diamond wedding jewelry, for instance. A look at this-season details de-tails indicates that bridal necklines may be either the low scoop or the high-rise collar the mandarin, the circlet and the standaway. Important sleeves include the bishop, the bell and a hint of the leg o' mutton. Long, snug sleeves often have Edwardian or bracelet cuffs. Embroidery trims many gowns fashionably. It is lavish lav-ish on lace, and sometimes in pink or blue thread as well as white. Among bridal accessories, too, changes may be noted. Autumn's bride is less likely to dance in a plain white silk pump. Instead, her choice might be low-heeled slippers decorated with buckles or bows and perhaps brocaded, beaded or embroidered. Headpieces show great variety. va-riety. Some are hat-like in the form of the cloche, pillbox, pill-box, fez or baby cap. Brides treasure tradition, hence the long white gown with empire bodice and A-line skirt endures as the basic bridal silhouette. Here, it's enhanced by diamond flower pins for headdress, bodice. Her engagement en-gagement diamond is round. Gown by Priscilla of Boston. |
