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ress

Wedding

gown

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styles for the Jewish

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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

-

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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