There is quite a trend lately toward brides baring their shoulders in their wedding gowns. These dresses usually have a bodice cut straight across the bust, just like a 1950s prom dress. This style looks great in ivory or cream colors as it sharpens the sharp line of the cut of this style of dress. The waist is usually cinched and the skirt is usually A-line or cut on the bias in some way.
You even see versions of this style of dress in off-beat colors that might remind you of a night out in New York society, such as mustard or fuschia. The backs of these dresses are sometimes finished with a nice fat bow or a bustle of fabric flowers that also serve to hold a train. Sometimes you will see that fairy tale princess touch where ribbons hold up a filmy overskirt in bunches at about the level of the mid calf.
So where does this 1950s influence come from this past year? It is probably the influence of musicals like High School Musical, and the movie Hairspray (see the photo from the movie in this post).
For the softest, most contemporary look, get this dress in silk with a soft imprinted pattern. To avoid having this style look too much like a prom dress, avoid wearing it in light pink, lipstick red, mint or light blue colors. Also, the more expensive the fabric and the less shiny it is, the less this style will look like it was meant for the prom.
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