Weddings present an opportunity to slip into fashions and fabrics infrequently worn in the workaday world. Women in the wedding party slip on creations in crepe, chiffon, silk and satin. Likewise, men put on the ritz, donning debonair attire appropriate for the momentous occasion. Stylistically speaking, it's a great time to get married. Wedding industry experts agree, never before have there been so many choices.
Choices span multiple eras and embrace an array of design influences.
The Wedding Dress Wedding fashions in the dawn of the 21st century are more feminine and flowing than in recent years. What's in is skin. Though the wearer's arms and shoulders are bare, many strapless dresses feature a more modest neckline than many long-sleeved gowns, Cresap noted. And in a decidedly new fashion direction, some of today's wedding dresses are two-pieces, often consisting of satiny, full skirts paired with ornate tops. The approach creates a myriad of exciting fashion possibilities.