Aisle Style: Taking the Capelet Wedding Dress
Fashion icons including Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman and Emily Blunt have recently graced runways, red carpets and magazine covers in an oh-so-chic fashion statement: the capelet. Top bridalwear designers have also embraced this trend, delivering a breathtaking assortment of versatile capelet confections that invite modern brides to have their cape(let) and wear it, too! Whatever your personal style--from glamour girl to boho babe--consider incorporating a graceful capelet as the perfect finishing touch to your wedding day wardrobe.
Many brides spend their whole lives fantasizing about their regal royal wedding: from the poofy dress to the horse-drawn carriage to, of course, Prince Charming himself. The right capelet wedding dress can add a sweep of sophisticated fairytale drama to your ensemble, ensuring the perfect happy ending to your search for the wedding dress of your dreams.
Minimalist brides tend to favor the less-is-more look, and lingerie-inspired capelets add sex appeal without sacrificing modesty. Peek-a-boo embroidery is not only flirty and fun, but also entirely appropriate--so while your guests may be tantalized by your swoon-worthy look, they won't be scandalized by your lack of coverage.
More demure brides prefer to leave even more to the imagination. Capelets have the unique ability to simultaneously conceal and reveal through intricate lace, embroidery and creative textural elements, which add both mystery and romance.
Glam girls, meanwhile, should look for capelets that will add maximum vintage decadence to their wedding day look. Gatsby-inspired, 1920s-style dresses are big on drama and small on restraint. Pearls, sequins and Art Deco styling all add up to over-the-top elegance that guests won't ever forget.
Not all brides want to make a high-drama impression. For brides who prefer to keep it short and as sweet as they are, fresh and frothy options abound to suit your classic and charming celebration.
Capelets let brides embrace the best of both worlds. If you've always envisioned a strapless dress, but prefer more coverage during your ceremony, capelets are the perfect solution. Not only that, but by removing this outer overlay during your reception, you achieve the look of an entirely new dress! In the end, whether you choose to layer yourself in lace or feather yourself in, well, feathers, there is a chic, stylish capelet to complement every unique wedding day aesthetic.
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