From fit and finish to fabric and fashion, there is so much to think about when it comes to your wedding dress. After all, this is the most important (and likely most expensive!) article of clothing you’ve worn to date. So, how to sort through the madness and pick The One? It takes trial and error, for sure, but going in as an informed shopper with some research under your belt and inspiration pictures in your arsenal surely won’t hurt. Today we’re kicking off a new series at the request of a reader. We’ll be talking dress selection from every point of view. For the first installment, it’s all about my favorite fabrics: Silk and silk satin Probably one of the most commonly recognizable wedding gown fabric options, silk has been popular throughout history. You need to be careful about quality if you go this route, as poorly made or imitation silk can ride up, bubble, or fray easily. However, there are satin replicas of the fabric that can work if you dig hard enough. Remember that silk will show every bump, so don’t be afraid to size up a bit and have the dress altered down to you. Also, […]
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