Traditional Gowns

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Every little girl dreams of it: someday walking down the aisle, wearing a fairy tale wedding dress that makes her look and feel like a princess. Even the most modern bride finds these graceful gowns irresistible. Which of these timeless designs will fulfill your fantasies: one that's thoroughly old fashioned and charming; a style that combines the traditional with the new; or a contemporary interpretation of a classic pattern? Laid out before you is every type of silhouette from A-line to ballerina to empire; necklines, including high, jewel, off the shoulder, and the appropriately named sweetheart; and sleeve-bell, cap, Juliet, gigot, puff, fitted, and three-quarter. The enticing fabrics (you'll want to touch the photos) feature silk, satin, velvet, brocade, chiffon, organdy, taffeta, and a variety of laces. Of course, there are also traditional embellishments and trains of many types. And, because buying a gown can be an exhausting and expensive process, there are also shopping tips and advice on restoring an heirloom dress to breathtaking perfection.

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