A
ress
Wedding
gown
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styles for the Jewish
Impress
bride in 2015.
By Alina Dain Sharon I JNS.org / photos provided by BRIDES.com
ith the
spring and
months being
the most popular time
of year for weddings,
summer
many brides
General 2015 Trends
CUTOUTS
are now
"Reveal a hint
of skin with side
beginning to search for
their ideal gown.
"Today's modem wed
cutouts. We're
also seeing this
trend in deep V
ding gowns appear to be trending toward
more simplistic and classic silhouettes, while
elaborate and luxurious
necklines and
fabrics, laces and
open backs:'
adornments
are becoming more significant
design;' Sharon Langert who runs
FashionIsha.com, a blog dedicated to fashion
in the
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for Orthodox Jewish women
"One of the most current
Rita Vinieris for
tells JNS.org.
and popular
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Rivini
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Retail Price:
$4,360
wedding gown styles is the flattering fit
and flare, a style that softly hugs a woman's
curves while gently flaring out at the
hips;'
she says.
But for Jewish
brides, depending on their
there are special
denomination,
religious
considerations of modesty to take into
ac
count.
"Modesty is not about being oppressed,
opposite an opportunity to
fully express the inner light and beauty of
the Divine and refine woman through fabric,
but just the
-
silhouette and texture;' Langert says.
"Trends aside;' she adds, "choosing the
perfect wedding gown style is always a very
personal and individual decision. There will
always be those girls who dream of a tulle
infused Cinderella ball gown or a simple,
modem sheath, tyetJ the most important
factor in choosing a gown is how it makes
Oscar de la Renta
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Retail Price: $8,490
HIGH-LOW HEMLINES
"There are two variations of this trend;' says
Leonard. "It can be a subtle high-low, where
the dress hits at the ankle, or more dramatic,
in which
case
it hits at the knee. It's
a
great
way to show off fabulous shoes:'
the bride look and feel:'
In
ding
a
'Wedding Wednesday:
The Real Wed
Dresses of the Frum and
recent
Fabulous;'
post on Langert's blog dedicated
to the gown search and
featuring photos
of the author's favorite bridal styles, she
writes that "through necessity, many Jewish
brides become their
own
CLASSIC LADY
"You can never go
wrong with pretty
and timeless
silhouettes. (Think
Grace Kelly style.)"
designers. We are
the queens of creativity when it comes to
designing and modifying previously non
Oleg
modest
Price: $1,650
gowns:'
With that principle in mind, Rachel
Cassini
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Retail
Leonard, fashion director for Brides.com,
makes the following suggestions on bridal
fashion in 2015
tips that can apply to
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Jewish brides of all denominations. For
those who do not wish to purchase these
Reem Acra
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Retail Price: $5,995
specific styles of gowns, use them for inspi-
SLITS
ration.
"Sexy, glamorous slits are perfect for an
ning reception:'
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