One of the biggest trends in wedding gowns these days is the short dress. Short wedding gowns are popular for all sorts of weddings, from informal to very elegant. Get the scoop on the most fabulous short wedding dresses.
Worried about looking like a guest instead of the bride in a short dress? Choose classic lace for a timeless bridal look. Even when it is cropped short, a white or ivory lace dress will still say “Here Comes the Bride”. Lace minidresses (not micro-minis, mind you!) are very chic for a bride with great legs. Long sheer lace sleeves keep the look very appropriate and balance out the shorter length. Pearl and crystal bridal jewelry would be the perfect complement to this style which blends traditional lace with a very modern silhouette.
Flouncy skirts are also wonderful for shorter bridal gowns. Float like a ballerina in a wonderful tulle gown. Tulle gowns run the gamut from tasteful and demure to trendy and adventurous. You will look like Audrey Hepburn in a demure ’50s inspired gown with cap sleeves and a ballerina length skirt. All you need is classic pearl bridal jewelry and a short veil with a bow to complete the effect. Tulle dresses can also be quite daring, such as those with very revealing tops. Styles like the mostly sheer lace bodices made by Pnina Tornai are anything but demure or traditional. All eyes will be fixed on you in such a breathtaking gown.
Fringed wedding dresses are a really exciting style. For the bride who wants something unique, consider one of the gowns made with row upon row of fringe. Don’t be surprised if you feel like dancing the Charleston and twirling your pearls in this flapper style gown! You will be the life of the party in such a sassy dress. Layers of fringe are well suited to slender brides with long legs.
Tiers of ruffles are also wonderful for a knee length gown. The trend in ruffles is to have loads of them all over the skirt. Ruffles are both festive and sassy. The ruffles are bouncy and fun when you move. When the dress has a full skirt, the top should be very slender to show off your waist. Ruffled gowns are marvelous for weddings with a Latin flair, as well as for brides who just want a fun and bouncy dress.
So many fabulous bridal gowns are now available in short lengths. Short gowns which are encrusted with crystals are amazing for nighttime weddings. They will catch the glow from the candles and come alive. Add a pair of silver shoes and dazzling crystal bridal jewelry for a party-worthy outfit. Other trends include baby doll styles, dresses with deconstructed (shredded) fabric, and long-to-short convertible wedding gowns. The appeal of a short wedding dress is that it is very comfortable and feels less stuffy than a long gown. The desire for shorter bridal gowns is only likely to grow.
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