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Adventures in Dress Shopping | Pieced Lace Art Deco Gown at The Frock

Tracey Duncan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:33:46 +0000

In my search for the the perfect 1930’s or 1940’s wedding gown, I have come across a lot of fabulous dresses. My parameters have been bias cut charmeuse, long sleeves, and, well, something that will fit on my not-so-vintage sized frame. This gorgeous pieced lace deco gown does not fit the requirements, but I still can’t get it out of my head. The elegant drape of the sleeves and skirt balances out the structured lace bodice perfectly. And although I actually hate bell sleeves, they don’t look costume-y on such a streamlined piece. Available for $2,650 at The Frock. Let me know what you think between this and the other 1930’s wedding dress by Miss Bombshell.

Photo Credit: The Frock

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Adventures in Dress Shopping | Pieced Lace Art Deco Gown at The Frock

Adventures in Dress Shopping | Wedding Dress Vision Board

Tracey Duncan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:05:51 +0000

Okay, so, no one actually makes vision boards anymore. They probably all use photoshop or some other computer collager, like I did. In any case, the idea is to find what you are looking for by defining it. This is what I am looking for in a wedding ensemble:

As far as shopping checklists go, it’s pretty abstract, but putting it together made me feel like I know what I’m looking for, and since i only have a few weeks, really, that’s definitely important.

Photo Credit:Â Central Vintage Gown and Right Corner Gown, The Frock

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

Tracey Duncan — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:56:31 +0000

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.

Â My fiancÃ© 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.Â 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

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