Bridesmaids Sparkle with
Shimmering Accents
(BNN)
Now, perhaps more than ever before, it is a great
time to be a bridesmaid. Easy-to-obtain,
affordable, and smart fashion choices can ensure
just the right look to complement the radiant bride.
As in mainstream fashion, this season’s focus on
bridesmaids’ style showcases accessories––pretty
accents that lend sparkle and shine to the wedding
party. In particular, jewelry, now seen in special
bridal collections, adds polish and defines the
style of the maid of honor and each bridesmaid.
A
range of exquisite jewelry sure to light up the
bridesmaids’ walk down the aisle is readily
accessible, including earrings, bracelets,
necklaces, pendants and brooches. The wedding-party
jewels deemed the best are those in delicate shapes
and sizes that never overpower.
Appealing bijoux for attendants can be conveniently
found at the nearest shopping mall. For example,
the Monet Bridal Collection of jewelry, available in
many fine department stores, offers choices to suit
every taste. Among the most popular are the dainty
crystal post earrings with dangling teardrops or
floral clusters. These beauties are a lovely accent
to dressy swept-up or swept-back hairstyles.
Shimmering chandelier earrings and other softly
moving linear shapes come in a mixture of tones and
settings. Some styles feature stones in various
shades of blue, violet, and pink, which can serve as
subtle complements to a similarly toned dress.
Whether a bridesmaid favors a strapless,
off-the-shoulder, or slip dress, accessories provide
a dash of romance to an attendant’s neckline. From
heirloom-inspired jewelry and diamante heart
pendants to multi-strand illusion necklaces as well
as the “bridal basics”––pearl earrings and
necklaces––the right piece brings a touch of charm
to the total image.
For the bride and her coterie of attendants searching for
budget-friendly baubles, the Trifari collection at
Kohl’s stores offers some beautiful solutions.
Selections from this group include graceful pearl
ropes set off by multi-jeweled pendants, gold
filigree and pearl drop earrings and delicate
antique-like pearl, diamante and silver necklaces
and bracelets.
When it comes to the dress, it is a practical plus
that today’s bridesmaids’ styles are a modern,
wear-again part of a wardrobe and have a
post-wedding life perfect for a number of future
dressed-up events. Moreover, many brides and their
maids are seeking out creative alternatives to the
rigid uniformity of traditional bridesmaid dresses.
Attendants now can individualize their look by
wearing dresses in different styles but in the same
fabrics and colors or various shades of a certain
color. The new bridesmaids’ collection from
Laundry by Shelli Segal—a name and a label familiar
to many who have worn her day, evening and
sportswear clothes—is strong on glamour and
luxurious embellishments and comes in a variety of
fabrics ranging from satin, chiffon, crepe and
organza. "This is a dress line that can outfit a
girl's entire wedding party, catering to all body
shapes," says Paula Schneider, president of Laundry
by Shelli Segal, as quoted in Women's Wear Daily
recently.
In sum, the fashion options available to brides and
their attendants have multiplied, making the number
of style combinations virtually infinite. From
the eye-catching accessories to a striking dress,
brides are now able to find, easily and affordably,
a style choice to suit each bridesmaid and complete
the overall vision of the wedding.
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