Stylish Simplicity

Casual dresses, happily unburdened of layers and heavy embellishments, are far easier to carry. Indeed, many modern brides perceive their desired chic and stylish look in a clean cut, simple design.

Informal wedding attire does not have to be a dress. Consider the re-usability of the components of a two-piece item. Consider too the much wider colour palette open to you. The dress can be any shade or colour. You also have just as many fabric options – silk, tulle, chiffon or any classic wedding dress material will do. And then there’s the additional range of informal wear fabrics like cotton, linen and even denim.

The design variety of the informal dress is also that much broader. Any length can be accommodated. Longer dresses tend to be soft and sleek, sometimes with a slit up the side. They can be strapless or have spaghetti straps or sleeves. They can even be worn off one shoulder. On the other end of the design spectrum are the likes of sun dresses and sarongs.

The informal dress is also re-usable, or shall we say re-newable? Its plainness – which by no means implies a lack of traditional elegance or beauty – makes it amenable to lace, beading and glitter “do-ups”, both on the wedding day and beyond. A simple dress gives the bride the opportunity to create her own unique style and is reflective of her individuality. Indeed, informal wedding dresses are just as diverse as the brides.

Your shopping experience is also likely to be more relaxed and fun. Looking for the perfect traditional gown can be high-pressure and stressful, as opposed to picking something that simply makes you happy. And when you consider the many options open to you, the experience could be even more fun shared with your girlfriends.

A stylishly re-usable dress will be just as appealing to your bridesmaids, who will gratefully integrate the garment into their wardrobes for future occasions.
Pick “like-minded” accessories to best compliment your informal dress. Go for a pretty hairband rather than a sparkly tiara, a simply bound bunch of thick-stemmed flowers instead of an overflowing bouquet, a short, off-the-face veil and a pair of comfortable sandals. Combine these with unassuming jewellery – a single diamond necklace or the classic string of pearls with matching earrings.

Informal wedding dresses are all about casual style and having fun, and keeping the focus on the event at hand. Once the preferred choice for second time round brides, court weddings and destination ceremonies, the informal wedding dress is fast becoming the up-to-the-minute look.

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