With so many glamorous and stylish wedding gowns, brides have forgotten the value and elegance of retro or classic designs. Most look for a modern gown with features like full-length capes, high mid-thigh slit, body-fitted corset gown, and so on. These designs sound elegant and beautiful, but the aura and serenity of the retro designs are unmatched.
They not only add a touch of classiness to the dress but help in making it stand out in the crowd. After all, it is the dream of every bride to wear a gown that everyone will gawk at with a wide open mouth. So, if you want your gown to make that impact, here are some retro and classic touches you can give to the gown for enhanced refinement and elegance.
Bell or puffed sleeves
A bell or puffed sleeves are one of the best features you can add to your wedding dress to make it a vintage style. This sleeve style was quite popular during the 50s and 60s and will remind everyone about those timeless wedding pictures. Keep the sleeves as short as possible so that the hemline wraps around your biceps with a snug fit. If you are not comfortable with short sleeves in your Jesus Petro wedding dress, ensure the rest of the sleeve is made from tulle or transparent mesh.
A-line gown silhouette
Another popular style to bring back the classic retro design alive is having an A-line silhouette in your gown. You can opt for a strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline or an embellished dress with a fitted bodice and gown with a little flare. Do not overdo the dress with anything else, and don't add layers like fringes, ruffles, drapes, and more, as that will complicate the design and destroy the retro feel you are looking for.
Bow-tie at the back
Add a large bow tie at the back of your Eva Lendel wedding dress. It would be better to go with satin as that can easily make the curves and folds of the bow visibly prominent. In addition, it will also help in keeping the bodice fitted around your waistline, thereby accentuating your curves.
Ruffled A-line gown
Another amazing component you can add to your wedding dress ruffles. Go for a dress with a plain bodice having a snug fit and an A-lined gown with ruffles down the waistline till the hem. If you choose such a design, do not opt for sleeved gowns. Instead, go for strapless or sleeveless dresses that balance the ruffled skirt. Also, please do not ask for more skirt volume since here, we are talking about the silhouette appearing as A-lined.
Shirt-styled dress with lace bodice
You can make the dress design more elegant and a perfect replica of the retro times by choosing a shirt-styled Jesus Petro wedding dress. It will have a normal A-line gown with a strapless bodice. Over the base will be a shirt made from sheer lace fabric with threaded embroideries. You will look ethereal on your big day wearing the shirt come gown.
Ellies and Anderson: the one-stop location for retro bridal dresses
Finding the right dress with retro class touches is difficult. If you do not have the timeline to visit multiple shops or are on the verge of giving up, go for the retro-styled Eva Lendel wedding dress from other designers at Ellies and Anderson.