By Trish Dsouza

Marriage is the most beautiful and sacred bond between two individuals which unites them for a lifetime. Hence a wedding ceremony calls for a great celebration. It should be celebrated with all the possible glitter and glamor as this is the most special occasion for the bride and the groom, the memories of which will remain with them forever.

The big day is approaching and you cannot decide what to wear. You want your wedding dress to be of the latest fashion and style. So make the most of your wedding day and choose a dress that suits your personal style.

The wedding dress fashion cannot be described as all brides have their own personal preferences.However the one thing that is common to all brides is that they want to go with the latest trend and choose designer gowns.

A few years ago simple and elegant bridal gowns were in fashion with no patchworks and heavy accessories required. However today the trend has changed. Brides love to wear more elaborate dresses which make them look like princess on the most special occasion of their lives.

Wearing "Cake " dress is considered to be very fashionable. It is suitable for all body types.

There is another type of wedding dress which is made of silk and is usually straight. The dress gives a very elegant and feminine look to the bride. However this type of wedding dress is not suitable for short brides and those who have some extra weight. therefore it is important to be careful while purchasing wedding dresses. It should suit your body type.

Patchwork is also in fashion nowadays. Most of the dresses are created with patchwork on them. If you are going for a "cake" type dress then select a dress that has a simple lover part and patch worked upper part.

The same thing applies to straight wedding dresses, yet you may choose the one which has patch work on both parts.
Silk is considered to be the most popular material for wedding dresses. It gives a soft elegant feel. However this material is very sensitive.

Bridal footwear should be selected with care. Go with the latest fashion shoes rather than picking simple ones. Something with patchwork or ribbon would be perfect.

As far as the colour is concerned , white is the perfect wedding dress colour without any match. However if you desire something original you can go with a dress that has golden patchwork. It will make you look extremely gorgeous on the bi day.

One of the most important things is to feel comfortable in the dress and carry elegantly. It will make you appear more beautiful. Fashion takes into consideration comfort as well.

By Tim Gorman


Evening gowns for plus size woman can be found at Nordstrom's,
Neiman Marcus and other top retail stores. "Shop Plus" lady's wear
is what Nordstrom's named their clothing line that fits women larger
than a size 12. Nordstrom's is a national department store chain
that offers first rate merchandise in addition to first class
customer service.

Their line of clothing for the real woman is almost exclusively
designer labels. Their "Shop Plus" fashion shop include not only
basic working woman's clothes in the Plus size shop but also
beautifully designed dresses from some of Fashion's best and most
innovative fashion houses.

There is a stunner of a dress for plus size women on their website now.
The dress is designed by Adrianna Papell. The Plus Size section at
Nordstrom's website have a large selection of absolutely wonderful
evening gown for plus size women.

The first dress that was eye catching has a silvery glitter finish
and is in a lavender color. The site calls it a party dress.
I agree. Partying looks like what this dress does best. The dress
is made for a fuller figure woman who wants to go out and have a good
time at a party. The dress actually emphasizes all the right curves in
all the right places.

More impressive is the Ribbon Dress (Plus) by the same designer. This dress
is unusual in the design and the cut. The dress is in elegant silk that is
crisscrossed with ribbons. The dress has two front slits that add a sexy
edge to the dress and encourages the ebb and flow of the hem that reminds
you of the motion of the ocean.

This dress is only available in black and white but has such presence that the
lack of options may be a plus. The dress would be wonderful for a dinner date
or a night on the town going to a play or to a smashing fun party.

Both of the dresses are priced under $200.00. The dresses flow just
to the knee and may be considered more for an after five look.
But depending on what the occasion requires, they would work to make
any woman look elegant and very well put together.

The most appropriate dress by this designer that would be considered a
true evening gown for plus size ladies was a marvelous cachet beaded
dress with a sheer shawl that can cover the shoulders and the arms.
This dress is appropriate and amazing for any formal occasion.
The dress has a tonal beaded pattern of city lights on the bodice.
The beads flow down the skirt of the dress.

The dress has a scoop neck which is very flattering for most women.
Then there is this sheer shawl that adds coverage over the arms.
The shawl adds to the drama of this gown. The dress is form-fitting at
the bust which is covered in tiny beads. Then the dress becomes less fitted
at the hips. Because of the way the dress fits, the website suggests
that you order the next size up.

The entire collection by this designer is impressive. These dresses are available
in sizes 12-24 and cost from $128.00 - under $200.00

Evening gowns for plus size women have come a long way. The top designers in the
fashion world have started creating high end fashions for women that wear sizes over 12.

These high fashioned designsin plus sizes can finally be purchased at high end stores
like Nordstrom's and Neiman Marcus. Being a plus size woman is finally acceptable.
Finding a lovely plus size evening gown is no longer a problem.

Neiman Marcus calls their plus size line of designer fashions "Special Sizes" which
is a kind of misnomer. The average sized woman in the United States is a size 14.
So calling the average size woman a "Special Size" is a sort of clueless irony.
We forgive them their trespasses because these clothes really do have a "wow" factor.

Well, the tyranny has passed. Women who eat can buy beautiful elegant evening gowns
at almost any retail store from JC Penny's to Neiman's. Woman can look fashionable
and healthy as they arrive beautifully attired at the most fashionable locations
in their evening gowns for plus size women.

By Teodora Atanasova


Nowadays, a lot of women prefer to wear vintage dresses for their wedding day. They want to be unique in style as they march along the island with people's eyes focused on them wearing gorgeous outfit. Women want to be in their perfect appearance during this most important occasion in their life because it could happen only once. Usually, your 1st wedding is a reminiscence of your youth where there is fun and excitement.

You want to look great in photos and videos that could be lasting memories for a lifetime. That is why you want something that is not common to all the brides, and your best choice is to wear a kind of vintage dresses that will make people look envious and think that they should have worn during their own wedding day. Vintage refers to anything that has been used for 30 years, and when it comes to fashion, it is now being recognized as the current trend.

So, when modern women wear attractive and elegant type of vintage dresses that have been worn by celebrities in the past, they can surely create a stunning combination of two eras which is perfect for the special occasion. One good thing about wearing this type of dress is that you have various options according to styles of the decades. You can choose a style that has prevailed in the limelight during the 1930s or the 1940s.

Rich and famous women during these times were known worldwide as women of top identity in fashion coupled with their enticing grace and charming personalities. If you make them as your icon for wearing a fashionable dress that they used to wear during their time, you are on the right track of choosing the best vintage dresses of all times. You can portray a feminine touch with your dress made of satin materials, sophisticated beads, and marvelous embroidery.

Two of the most popular women in the 1950s that are icons of beauty and fashion are Jacqueline Kennedy and Grace Kelly. You can copy their sophisticated styles in the wedding dresses that they have worn during the most memorable event in their lives. The kind of dress that you wear during your wedding day reflects what kind of a woman you are. So, you have to be sensitive and careful in selecting the type of vintage dresses that you will wear when you walk down the island.

You can find a lot of choices available in vintage stores and antique shops. If you want an easier and most convenient way to shop your dress, you can search on vintage shops online. You don't have to worry on the condition of the vintage dresses that you have chosen because usually, they may have been worn only once. However, if you want an assurance that the dress has been preserved well, you can look for big shops that have a high reputation. You have the option to buy the dress in its original form to display its character, or you can request the shop to make a thorough dry-cleaning before you purchase it.

By Patricia Pirkis


All the parents want to see their little daughters in their best appearance not only in the parties but all the days and all the time. In the same bid, some parents, especially fashion conscious mothers try to buy the most fashionable dress for their daughter. Despite spending considerably high, many parents and daughters do not get entire satisfaction for long. Reason is that while following the latest fashion trend, they neglect their specific parameters. To avoid this condition, it is must to know the latest fashion and to fix buying parameters according to physical characteristics of girl.

Fashion changes too fast and most probably you would not like to say bye- bye to a recently bought dress just after using it once or twice. I do not advise to neglect the fashion and trends. Yes, I would suggest buying a dress that suits your personality first and then fashion parameters. Some parents prefer unisex clothing but personally I am not in this favor. Why should we refrain the girls from their feminine dignity? Girls look more smart in feminine clothing such as lovely frocks and skirts. Some decades before, parents do not have sufficient sources to buy the girl specific dresses but today the stores like shop briar patch offers wide range of girl dresses from zero to 12 sizes.

Little girls grow mature early if compared to boys. Most girls develop their individualistic style of dressing. They are more eager for looking like an elegant well-dressed woman. Young girls are largely influenced by peer pressure, especially when it is concerned with their outfits. Freedom to wear the clothing of own liking helps the girl to grow as personality conscious lady, who is confident for her physical appearance.

However, this does not mean that lintel girls should be left with their choices, whether it is wrong or right. It is your duty to guide them or to suggest the best suitable dress. I would suggest not to compel a dress that they do not like by heart. Today, parents and child relationship has become friendly unlike the authorative that used to be few decades before. When you suggest a dress to your daughter, she regards it. In same fashion, she asks your opinion about the selected girl dresses. Yes, grab this opportunity. Express your unbiased opinion.

After reading this part of the article, some parents may feel that their authority is being challenged. But it is not so. Your opinion is always necessary. It helps your daughter to select the best suitable girl dresses with confidence. And, even if your daughter is too young to judge right or wrong, respect her feelings and likings. Your major concern should not be the latest fashion; instead it should be the comfort, suitability and personal liking. Therefore, feel free of any psychological pressure of buying the best or the latest; buy the one that your daughter likes the most.

By Usha Prabhakar


As a child I never gave importance to how I dressed. I am a very cerebral person always staying on the mental and emotional level. However, over the years I have learnt that how you dress has a great impact on the way you feel about yourself and the image you project of yourself.

While spice is the variety of life, different colors give a kaleidoscopic view of life. Even though the true essence and nature of our being is untouched, it is the personality that is affected by our actions that we take toward ourselves and others. While the foods we take in affect us physically, the colors we surround ourselves with affect our moods. I had a friend who always wore white suits. There Is nothing wrong with that. It was just that she was very predictable in her dressing and in my opinion did not look interesting to look at. After a few years I saw her changing the way she dressed by gradually shifting into colored dresses and accessorizing her outfits with beautiful costume jewelry. Later as she started exploring her options she shifted into gold and gemstone jewelry. It was a pleasure to see her face glowing with the reflection of the different colors of her dresses and her jewelry. There is a certain radiance reflected in her face that makes her look beautiful, fresh and enthusiastic in spite of her advanced years. Her positive thinking and the care she takes of her body makes her presence bright and a joy to be around.

I have realized that being fashionable involves being creative in keeping up with the fashion trends of the times and the seasons, and investing our time, effort and money. It brings refinement and value to your being and a way of expressing your uniqueness. You can become very creative by researching fashion magazines and shopping around for fashion clothing and accessories such as fashion shoes, fashion handbags and fashion jewelries. Coordinating the color of your dress with different accessories such as your shoes, handbags, jewelry, scarves or belts is an art and requires lot of planning ahead. Whether it is men's fashion or women's fashion, with quality clothing and fine jewelry, you can still express your simple living and high thinking philosophy of life. It may appear like we are spending too much time on our body but it also shows that we consider ourselves worthy enough to take care of our body and decorate it. Simple living doesn't necessarily mean that we have to neglect our body. In fact according to Ayurveda different gemstones have a very positive effect on the different energy centers in the body. Beautiful colorful gemstones such as Amethyst, Rubies, Emeralds, Garnets, Sapphires, Diamonds and pearls set in 14K Gold earrings, pendants, rings and other jewelry in various combinations and permutations give a dazzling and elegant variety in its simple and unique designs. With simple and beautiful Fine jewelry as accessories to your different styles of clothing you can surely brand yourself as sophisticated and classy. Fine jewelry lasts in its quality and fashion for many ages and can be passed on from generation to generation. You can have a great collection of fine jewelry to accessorize your wardrobe of spring, summer and fall fashion designer clothes. Fashion trends in designer clothes can change with the seasons such as spring, summer, fall and winter but since Fine jewelry with great value, everlastingly beautiful design and durability goes with any fashion design, it is a great investment as well. The way you think and dress is a signature of your personality.