We live in a time when women wonder about if it might be too risque to up the bridal dress ante to a bikini bridal dress instead of the usual super-short ones (assuming that is, that a bikini can be called a dress). In these circumstances, does it even make sense to talk about modest bridal gowns? The thing is, people just have very different ideas about what makes for sensuousness and sexiness. To some, it's about being daring and showing as much skin as possible. To others, it can be far more subtle. Modest bridal gowns can be spectacularly sensual, they feel, with clever use of cut, style and material. Let's take a closer look.
The thing is, a bridal gown is supposed to reflect who the bride is. If she's a person who finds shyness to be an endearing, even admirable quality, it certainly should show in the way her wedding gown is designed. Shyness, however, isn't to be equated with a detached quality. It's a kind of quiet, childlike warmth. Designers of modest bridal gowns certainly do realize this, and they do pull off designs that show all of these qualities.
Look at a few modest bridal gowns to see how designers think about modesty, and you'll find that for the most part, they try to imbue these designs with a kind of understated elegance. The cuts are usually clean and sophisticated, and there is a level of design simplicity that's refreshing. With a wedding gown that chooses a more in-your-face kind of sexiness (which, let's admit it, can be a great deal of fun), the gratification is instant. You look at it, and it's fun. With these modest bridal gowns on the other hand, it takes a little time for the sex appeal to shine through - you need to give yourself time to let all the components - the neckline, the sleeve style, the hang of the skirt and so on - to add up.
Take how the neckline can work for you in modest bridal gowns, for instance. The wedding band neckline is a specific kind of collar design. The collar goes around your neck in an old-fashioned 18th century kind of way. This can bring a kind of delightful old world charm to a dress. Square necklines on the other hand are modest, if still a bit low-cut.
Modest bridal gowns go very well with full figures. If you need a plus size, these would be a great choice; go with long sleeves or sleeves that are three-quarters length, and you'll pull off a pretty beautiful effect. Modest bridal gowns usually stay within a few choices of well-suited silhouette and bodice. The A-line silhouette for instance can be very charming. Pair that with a surplice bodice and the effect can be slimming.
The thing is, a bridal gown is supposed to reflect who the bride is. If she's a person who finds shyness to be an endearing, even admirable quality, it certainly should show in the way her wedding gown is designed. Shyness, however, isn't to be equated with a detached quality. It's a kind of quiet, childlike warmth. Designers of modest bridal gowns certainly do realize this, and they do pull off designs that show all of these qualities.
Look at a few modest bridal gowns to see how designers think about modesty, and you'll find that for the most part, they try to imbue these designs with a kind of understated elegance. The cuts are usually clean and sophisticated, and there is a level of design simplicity that's refreshing. With a wedding gown that chooses a more in-your-face kind of sexiness (which, let's admit it, can be a great deal of fun), the gratification is instant. You look at it, and it's fun. With these modest bridal gowns on the other hand, it takes a little time for the sex appeal to shine through - you need to give yourself time to let all the components - the neckline, the sleeve style, the hang of the skirt and so on - to add up.
Take how the neckline can work for you in modest bridal gowns, for instance. The wedding band neckline is a specific kind of collar design. The collar goes around your neck in an old-fashioned 18th century kind of way. This can bring a kind of delightful old world charm to a dress. Square necklines on the other hand are modest, if still a bit low-cut.
Modest bridal gowns go very well with full figures. If you need a plus size, these would be a great choice; go with long sleeves or sleeves that are three-quarters length, and you'll pull off a pretty beautiful effect. Modest bridal gowns usually stay within a few choices of well-suited silhouette and bodice. The A-line silhouette for instance can be very charming. Pair that with a surplice bodice and the effect can be slimming.