Looking for that perfect art deco dress but not interested in spending two months rent/mortgage on anything except rent and mortgage? This oh-so-lovely vintage style gown is a secret steal ($200! Not sure that’s even legal in WeddingWorld…) and pretty as a picture. Love that brooch on the bodice and the way the chiffon is gathered.
Usually I will pull and highlight one or two gowns from a designer’s collection, gowns that capture perfect art deco style, that evoke the 1920s without seeming costume-y… but Jenny Packham‘s 2012 Bridal Collection is so on-point, so gorgeous from start to finish, I’ve got to show you half of the dresses, because they are …
A couple things become immediately clear from this Bonwit Teller ad (pulled from a 1929 issue of Vogue Magazine). First of all, there is no downside to the drama of a long, gorgeous cap veil. Even with (maybe especially with) the sleek lines of a 20s style wedding dress. Secondly, can we bring back “gowned” …
Almost too lovely, this wedding gown from Jenny Packham features ethereal 20s style at its best. The delicate cap sleeves and intricate beading add romance and offset the long geometric lines of this classic art deco gown. *Update: Looking for this gown from the 2011 collection? We suggest checking Nearly Newlywed for designs from older bridal collections. …
Browsing through some art deco dresses yesterday I came across a brand I’d never heard of before, called Mignon. Some really lovely stuff! I think the reason I hadn’t seen these gowns before is that they are often marketed as formal/prom/dance dressess as opposed to wedding gowns, but some of them would be absolutely ideal …
Chiffon Art Deco Wedding Gown by Bari Jay
Looking for that perfect art deco dress but not interested in spending two months rent/mortgage on anything except rent and mortgage? This oh-so-lovely vintage style gown is a secret steal ($200! Not sure that’s even legal in WeddingWorld…) and pretty as a picture. Love that brooch on the bodice and the way the chiffon is gathered.
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