Friday, April 12, 2019

Nearly Newlywed Top 5 Designer Wedding Dresses - Pronovias

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Nearly Newlywed concept


- Shop new and preowned designer wedding dresses up to 90% off retail.
- Sell your dress process -
Fill out a Sell Form with dress details, photos, and measurements
- Sell your dress process -
$25 listing fee ... Set own selling price
- Sell your dress process -
Listing never expires
- Dedicated customer service for all potential buyers
- When a dress sells, you ship the dress to Nearly Newlywed HQ.
- If a dress is returned, it is held until there is a resell.
- If a dress does not sell, Nearly Newlywed will contact you for price adjustments or returning the dress.
- If a bride accepts the dress, the seller receives a check by mail for 60% of the final sale price.

Upfront post disclosure - The Nearly Newlywed Top 5 series is not in a specific order.

In this launch edition of Nearly Newlywed Top 5 Designer Wedding Dresses, I am beginning with wedding dress design business, Pronovias.  Pronovias is based in Catalonia, Spain and was in fact founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1922.  Clips of Pronovias designs from the present and dating to 2011 can be found on the Pronovias YouTube subscription.

With this said, let's shop example Pronovias wedding dresses!

from: Nearly Newlywed
Pronovias 'Janais'
- Details -
Strapless royal satin, tulle, and lace brocade
A line silhouette
Preowned
Altered

from: Nearly Newlywed
Pronovias 'Bolera'
- Details -
Princess style
Ball gown in tulle
Sweetheart neckline
Sample - New
Never altered

from: Nearly Newlywed
Pronovias 'Aura'
- Details -
Mermaid silhouette
Tulle and Lace
Sample - New
Never altered

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Wedding: Best Dressed Guest

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from: Kiyonna Clothing

!The Sofia Sequin Lace Dress in Emerald City is on sale - $164 to $147!

Details -
- Vintage inspired
- Sparkling sequins add a touch of glamour
- Flounce detail at the sleeves and hem
- Made exclusively for plus size
- Sizes 0X(10-12) - 2X(18-20)
- Dry clean OR Wash cold inside out/Tumble dry low/Do not steam

Lace is truly a romantic fabric that can be applied in many ways - from formal blouses to skirts to dresses...

Let's stay with dresses.

Lace is a classic and understated fabric for wedding dresses and can accent the dress with long sleeves and a beautiful train.  Lace wedding dresses offer a sense of delicate bridal and pure femininity.  Lace wedding dresses are gorgeous whether floor length or shorter - such as for beach or destination weddings.

Lace is elegant for bridesmaid dresses with the right complimentary color.

And then there is the best dressed wedding guest.  She is plus size, but always a fashionista in search of great deals on apparel.  She hopes to be the best dressed guest without overshadowing the bride.  In her instance, the best source is Kiyonna.  Lace can be appropriate for wedding guests - as long as the dress is not white. 

If lace is the themed fabric for the bride's wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses, then I personally find lace to be acceptable for wedding guests.

As for the best dressed guest at a wedding in this post, the perfect option is the Sofia Sequin Lace Dress Emerald City.

Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Sofia Sequin Lace Dress Emerald City

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Plus Size Bridesmaid Style - Mademoiselle Lace Dress

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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.

Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Mademoiselle Lace Dress Pinot Noir

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.

Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Gilded by Moonlight Wedding Gown Gold Sparkle


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.


Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Stars A-line Wedding Dress Ivory

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.


Kiyonna Womens Plus Size Luxe Lace Wedding Dress White

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.