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Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Mademoiselle Lace Dress Pinot Noir - $148.00
from: Kiyonna Clothing
The Mademoiselle Lace Dress is not classified on Kiyonna as being a bridesmaid dress. I just felt compelled to be unique with my decision to consider the Mademoiselle as a bridesmaid dress. Bear with me!
Although the Mademoiselle Lace Dress is similar to the Luxe Lace Wedding Dress with scalloped lace fabric, the Pinot Noir shade will define a plus size bridesmaid's style.
A bride and her bridal party can opt for the same fabric in the wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses, so always remember to allow complimentary colors with the bridesmaid dresses. This will allow for beautiful photos as taken by the wedding photographer.
In the case of the Mademoiselle Lace Dress being similar to the Luxe Lace Wedding Dress in design, I chose to feature the Mademoiselle for the bridesmaid specifically because this dress is versatile in wear - from formal to evening to cocktail...the Mademoiselle Lace Dress is not limited to weddings. Oftentimes, a bridesmaid dress is set just for the wedding and may never be worn again. I don't necessarily recommend a wedding dress and a bridesmaid dress look nearly alike, but as long as the bridesmaid dress be in a complimentary color, the bride in white will always be in focus.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown
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from: Kiyonna Clothing
Details -
- Elegant and flattering
- Glitter
- Gathering at the right shoulder...Pleated gathering at the skirt
- The Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown design is Kiyonna's first plus size sleeveless wedding gown and is exclusive to women's plus size.
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 5X(30-32)
- Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown care -
Hand wash cold inside out...Do not bleach...Lay flat to dry...Cool iron on reverse side
In this final edition of Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses, the Gilded by Moonlight is a great choice when going wedding dress shopping. The Gilded by Moonlight is simple and understated, yet elegant with a hint of drama because of the gathering at the shoulder and pleated gathering at the skirt. The sleeveless aspect makes the Gilded by Moonlight wedding gown perfect for warm weather, such as summer or early Autumn. The low cost of the Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown fits well in the wedding dress budget. For these reasons, I choose to add the Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown to my Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses.
Details -
- Elegant and flattering
- Glitter
- Gathering at the right shoulder...Pleated gathering at the skirt
- The Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown design is Kiyonna's first plus size sleeveless wedding gown and is exclusive to women's plus size.
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 5X(30-32)
- Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown care -
Hand wash cold inside out...Do not bleach...Lay flat to dry...Cool iron on reverse side
In this final edition of Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses, the Gilded by Moonlight is a great choice when going wedding dress shopping. The Gilded by Moonlight is simple and understated, yet elegant with a hint of drama because of the gathering at the shoulder and pleated gathering at the skirt. The sleeveless aspect makes the Gilded by Moonlight wedding gown perfect for warm weather, such as summer or early Autumn. The low cost of the Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown fits well in the wedding dress budget. For these reasons, I choose to add the Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown to my Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses.
Monday, April 8, 2019
Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Stars A-line Wedding Dress
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from: Kiyonna Clothing
Details -
- Modern and retro
- Dot mesh...Crossover detail at the waist...Flutter sleeves
- The Stars Wedding Dress design is exclusive to women's plus size.
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 5X (30-32)
- Dry clean only
Every bride - plus size or slim - is unique in what she looks for in the perfect wedding dress. Although some brides shop for wedding dresses without a budget in mind (and a few purchase a ceremony dress and reception dress!), most require a budget so as not to go overboard...after all, there are other expenses to consider while planning the wedding. The bride's budget, however, shouldn't limit her selection at a bridal salon or online The Kiyonna Stars A-line Wedding Dress is ideal for the modern woman with simple and classy taste on a reasonable budget.
Details -
- Modern and retro
- Dot mesh...Crossover detail at the waist...Flutter sleeves
- The Stars Wedding Dress design is exclusive to women's plus size.
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 5X (30-32)
- Dry clean only
Every bride - plus size or slim - is unique in what she looks for in the perfect wedding dress. Although some brides shop for wedding dresses without a budget in mind (and a few purchase a ceremony dress and reception dress!), most require a budget so as not to go overboard...after all, there are other expenses to consider while planning the wedding. The bride's budget, however, shouldn't limit her selection at a bridal salon or online The Kiyonna Stars A-line Wedding Dress is ideal for the modern woman with simple and classy taste on a reasonable budget.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Kiyonna Top 3 Wedding Dresses - Luxe Lace Wedding Dress
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from: Kiyonna Clothing
Details -
- In style and modern
- Scalloped lace on sleeves, neckline, and hem
- Creates an hour glass figure
- 3" wide empire waistband
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X (10-12) - 5X (30-32)
- Dry clean only
Lace is a romantic fabric for any form of apparel - from formal blouses to skirts to dresses. As for a bridal gown, lace truly is a luxury to allow for classic, understated, and modern designs. Plus size elegance is as beautiful as slimmer brides. For this reason, the Luxe Lace Wedding Dress is in my top 3 list of Kiyonna wedding dresses.
from: Kiyonna Clothing
Details -
- In style and modern
- Scalloped lace on sleeves, neckline, and hem
- Creates an hour glass figure
- 3" wide empire waistband
- Customizing is available
- Sizes 0X (10-12) - 5X (30-32)
- Dry clean only
Lace is a romantic fabric for any form of apparel - from formal blouses to skirts to dresses. As for a bridal gown, lace truly is a luxury to allow for classic, understated, and modern designs. Plus size elegance is as beautiful as slimmer brides. For this reason, the Luxe Lace Wedding Dress is in my top 3 list of Kiyonna wedding dresses.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Cool & Casual Summer Groom
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I find that styling women's fashion - whether by occasion or just in need of a wardrobe refresh - is somehow less complicated than styling men's fashion. Although measurements for both women and men are needed for custom wear, bespoke tailoring for men is more detailed and precise.
A Summer wedding for the groom -
Cool and casual
A Summer wedding for the bride -
Cool and sophisticated
A bride is presented with an endless array of options for her bridal gown. Romantic lace? Finished satin? Delicate chiffon or organza? Airy tulle? Short dress? Floor length dress? Sleeveless, strap sleeves, cap sleeves, three-quarter sleeves, full sleeves? I will leave these questions to her.
As for the groom -
He can opt for a light suit and tie. He can opt for a light suit without tie. I will leave these decisions to him. However, I personally suggest exploring Suits Outlets online or in person to make the best consideration.
Follow the link above to shop for what feels right for you on your big summer wedding day.
I find that styling women's fashion - whether by occasion or just in need of a wardrobe refresh - is somehow less complicated than styling men's fashion. Although measurements for both women and men are needed for custom wear, bespoke tailoring for men is more detailed and precise.
A Summer wedding for the groom -
Cool and casual
A Summer wedding for the bride -
Cool and sophisticated
A bride is presented with an endless array of options for her bridal gown. Romantic lace? Finished satin? Delicate chiffon or organza? Airy tulle? Short dress? Floor length dress? Sleeveless, strap sleeves, cap sleeves, three-quarter sleeves, full sleeves? I will leave these questions to her.
As for the groom -
He can opt for a light suit and tie. He can opt for a light suit without tie. I will leave these decisions to him. However, I personally suggest exploring Suits Outlets online or in person to make the best consideration.
Follow the link above to shop for what feels right for you on your big summer wedding day.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Dorris Wedding - Bridal Party in Satin
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Satin Strapless Maxi Dress and Ruching and Flower - $104.09
from: Dorris Wedding
As with Bridal Party in Lace, I am doing the same here - satin bridesmaid dresses to match bridal gowns in satin. As with Bridal Party in Lace, I am further accenting a romantic deep purple shade to compliment the bride's white wedding dress. There are two main differences between Bridal Party in Lace and Bridal Party in Satin - length and detail.
In Dorris Wedding - Bridal in Satin, the wedding dress I featured was elegant and vintage in tone. The wedding dress was full length. The Satin Strapless Maxi Dress featured in this post is also full length.
As for the design of the Satin Strapless Maxi Dress, I opted to go with bold detail because she plays a special role in the wedding ceremony and should feel special in a bridesmaid dress she can wear more than once. The ruching and flower detail is elegant and unique without distracting from the bridal elegance and perfectly accented embellishment.
As with Bridal Party in Lace, the bride in her satin wedding dress and, on either side, her bridesmaids in satin dresses will look gorgeous in photos.
Point of intrigue -
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Dorris Wedding truly is a global destination for the bride, her bridal party, mother of the bride, flower girls, wedding guests, accessories, and special occasion wear.
from: Dorris Wedding
Dorris Wedding - Bridal Party in Lace
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from: Dorris Wedding
Question - Can the bridal gown and the bridal party dresses be made with the same fabric?
Answer - Absolutely!
According to Brides.com, if the silhouette is the same for the bride's dress and the bridal party dresses, maintain complimentary colors. This would follow a sense of bridesmaid dress etiquette.
In this post, I am featuring the Illusion Lace Tea-Length A-line Bridesmaid Dress with V Back in a stunning shade of dark blue.
I chose to feature this bridesmaid dress for two reasons - the shorter length allows focus on the bride's full length wedding dress and dark blue is a romantic color to accent romantic lace material (in my opinion alone).
One other reason for featuring this bridesmaid dress is the low cost - one aspect of the wedding budget put at ease.
The bonus of the same silhouette but in different colors is in the wedding photography. The bride in her white lace wedding dress and, on either side, the bridesmaids in their dark blue lace dresses will create beautiful and memorable photos long after the wedding and reception.
I chose to feature this bridesmaid dress for two reasons - the shorter length allows focus on the bride's full length wedding dress and dark blue is a romantic color to accent romantic lace material (in my opinion alone).
One other reason for featuring this bridesmaid dress is the low cost - one aspect of the wedding budget put at ease.
The bonus of the same silhouette but in different colors is in the wedding photography. The bride in her white lace wedding dress and, on either side, the bridesmaids in their dark blue lace dresses will create beautiful and memorable photos long after the wedding and reception.
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