So this week, I’m going to take a look at princess wedding dresses. When shopping for evening dresses with sleeves wedding dresses and you see the term ‘princess wedding dresses’, this usually refers to a ball gown (or Cinderella) style dress, with a slightly less full skirt. Princess wedding dresses tend to flatter any figure, and will conceal larger hips and lower body, while accentuating the waist, helping to create a slender hourglass figure.
The weddings of real life royals fascinate everyone, and often dictate trends in wedding dresses. The marriage of Princess Charlotte in 1816 was the first royal wedding for black evening dresses which commemorative souvenirs were available nationwide. Fast forward to 1960, and the marriage of Princess Margaret to Anthony Armstrong-Jones was the first ever televised royal wedding. Princesses have often chosen wedding dresses to make statements as well as to look gorgeous. So if you want a gown that bursts with real royal Princess style, take inspiration from all the stunning gowns that Princesses have worn throughout history. To help get you started, I’ve picked out a few real life princess wedding dresses for a bit of royal reading!
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Catherine Middleton
Everyone knows about (and is probably sick of hearing about!) the gorgeous lace gown that red evening dresses Catherine Middleton for her recent marriage to Prince William. Simple, elegant and traditional in nature, this lace gown avoided being boring or stuffy by having a clean and modern cut to it. Needless to say, this dress has sparked a trend for wedding dresses with full-length sleeves and lace.
Princess Margaret
Designed by Norman Hartnell, a couturier favored by the royals, Princess Margaret’s wedding dress was made from silk organza, and featured a skirt that was made from 30 meters of white evening dresses fabric! Adornments on the dress were kept to a minimum, with a scattering of crystal embellishments and beading, in order to flatter Margaret’s petite frame. The upper part of the dress consisted of a light, transparent silk, and at the time it was named the simplest royal wedding gown in history. Yep, you don’t need full on glitz to ooze princess style!
Princess Diana
And now for something a bit different! Princess Diana’s wedding dress prided itself in its over-the-top extravagance, resembling something like a big fluffy meringue, with the Princess’ little head sticking out in the middle! Made of ivory silk taffeta, it featured a 7.62 meter train, was embroidered with pearls and sequins, and frilled with lace. Designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, the dress was made dramatic in order to make a strong impression and cement its place in history, which it definitely has done. Unsurprisingly, there wasn’t much desire for exact copies of this gown after the event, but it did spark a trend for large puffed sleeves, full skirts and soft touch fabrics. So if you like womens evening dresses something a bit more extravagant, why not consider some seriously puffy sleeves and lace frills all over?!
Princess Mary of Denmark
Princess Mary of Denmark wore a luxurious scoop-neck ivory satin gown by Danish designer Uffe Frank. She wore a veil made from 100-year-old Irish lace that was first used by Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden in 1905. The scoop-neck and ¾ length sleeves give a more relaxed and natural feel to this fantastic gown. Details on the gown are kept simple, allowing the flowers and accessories to formal chiffon evening dresses stand out. If lace gowns aren’t your thing, I highly recommend taking inspiration from this satin beauty!
This is just a tiny selection of all the fantastic royal wedding gowns in history that have caused a fashion frenzy, so get exploring and find the perfect princess style for you!
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