Adventures in Dress Shopping | 1930s Wedding Dress by Miss Bombshell

Well, the search for other dresses has been postponed, now that I am searching for my very own wedding gown. We have decided to get married in April, so I don’t have a lot of time. Thankfully, the internet is an amazing bridal resource. The hard part is figuring out what, of all the billions of options, is right for you.

 My fiancé and I (!!!) are looking for a quiet courtyard in the French Quarter, New Orleans, for the ceremony and reception, and I want a wedding that matches the delicate creole elegance of the city. I love the look of modern brides a la Sarah Jessica Parker, but, personally, it isn’t really my style. So, I am looking for a dress from another era, or for something that looks like it’s from another era, at least.

My first thought was to go go custom, as anyone with above size 4 proportions has a hard time finding vintage that fits. I found this beautiful little dress on Etsy:

I love the elegant simplicity of the gown, and priced at only $500, it is a steal in the bridal kingdom, especially for bias cut silk. The rouched back makes it flattering for a curvy girl like me, and the puff shoulders balance out the hips while maintaining an old-fashioned sense of modesty. I have been in contact with the designer, and she seems willing to work with me to customize the gown to meet my needs. Like sleeves, I really want sleeves! Available at Miss Bombshell.

Photo Credit: Miss Bombshell