Stylish look
So, if you choose the Gatsby style, then you won’t find anything better than an outfit with a godet skirt (except for short models stylized in the 20s).
An elongated silhouette embroidered with stones and rhinestones, a flared skirt, a deep V-neck (on the back or front) - all this is an integral part of the spirit of Gatsby, transferred from the famous American film adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
Even just watching the film, you can get a real idea of this style. But I still suggest looking at a few more interesting ideas that will help you get a general idea.
Today, ostrich feathers and swan down are in particular demand, and modern designers are happy to use them in their models: in the decor of dresses or as a cape that complements the image. Which, in this style, will look stylish and very appropriate.
It is important to remember here that jewelry, hairstyle and accessories play an important role, which should add grace and pathos to the entire image.
In the video you can see what options one of the brides who chose this style tried on, and at the same time get an approximate idea of how they might look from the outside:
How to choose shoes and accessories for a dress
This style is self-sufficient, so you shouldn’t overload the bride’s image with massive accessories:
- In the case of jewelry, give preference to a modest pearl necklace and elegant chains.
- Pay careful attention to the choice of underwear: since the model assumes a tight fit, it is better to choose a thin, seamless set.
- A necessary accessory will be a small clutch that will make the look feminine, complete and charming.
- To prevent the newlywed from getting cold on a cool evening, especially in an outfit with an open back, choose a translucent light shawl to go with it.
- You shouldn’t overload your hair with voluminous hairpins; a few hairpins with miniature flowers, beads, and rhinestones will suffice.
- Shoes should be neat, elegant, with heels. These could be delicate sandals or shoes that match the color of the dress. Choose a heel proportional to your height.
So what is the difference between Rusalka and Godet?
To do this, I suggest finding differences in the dresses in the photo below:
Well, did you find it? The main thing, in my opinion, is obvious. Indeed, the silhouette is elongated in both the one and the other image, but at the same time:
- In the mermaid, in the first photo, it is narrowed and literally flows around, enveloping the figure, emphasizing every curve of the body, and the hem (usually in such styles) is more fluffy and voluminous - after all, it should resemble a tail. Why does the expansion start from the knees or a little higher?
- But in the second year, there is a smoother transition from top to hem. At the same time, it is slightly flared and more often due to additional wedges. This makes it possible for girls of almost any size to wear it, depending on the height of the skirt and its frame.
- In the first case, moving is more difficult.
Combination options with other wardrobe items
Below are several options for ready-made combinations of dresses and accessories for different times of the year. Based on them, you can create your own beautiful and unique image.
Spring option
A luxurious golden dress, completely embroidered with sequins, requires special attention. This outfit doesn’t require any accessories at all – a very simple hairstyle, shoes and clutch will complete the look without making it too rich.
Winter option
Long dresses with full skirts go well with short fur coats or fur capes, which is very important for a winter wedding. They can be combined with a veil or any other decoration in the hairstyle.
Autumn version
A luxurious dress with a full skirt and a bodice decorated with beads and rhinestones will be an excellent decoration for any bride. It is important to select accessories that will suit the outfit stylistically and will not overload the image. This could be a veil made of the same material as the skirt, and a beautiful tiara or hoop. Shoes and bags should be neutral.
How to find a balance between top and bottom
As for the hem height, the most common is from the hip or its middle. Suitable for girls with large or, conversely, narrow hips, because it helps to visually find a balance between top and bottom.
By the way, for this purpose, such a decorative element as a lush peplum is actively used, which, thanks to its volume (and they can be different), can distract attention, concentrating it on the waist line, emphasized by an elegant belt.
- as part of an outfit (embroidered with rhinestones, pearls, beads and more), made to match;
- as a contrasting element that fixes the waistline, visually distinguishing the top and bottom. This option is suitable for girls with a rectangle figure when the waist is not pronounced.
Who is the Godet silhouette dress suitable for?
A dress with a godet silhouette is suitable for those with a proportionate figure and at least average height, but such a wedding dress can distort the height of petite brides. If you have low hips and short legs, then it is better to give preference to a different style, otherwise the godet will make the lower part even lower. Since this silhouette of a wedding dress puts emphasis on the hip line, girls with flat buttocks should avoid it, since you won’t look your best from the side. If your goal is to take your eyes off your tummy and sides, then the year will not help with this either.
An undefined waist, thinness, and roundness are not reasons to refuse this wedding dress silhouette. An hourglass figure will look more flattering this year, and skinny women will seem curvier and more appetizing. This style is designed to emphasize the grace of your own body. The height of the hem wedges is selected taking into account the height of the lady’s hips: at knee level, above or below. The shape of the skirt also changes the look: a round skirt provides volume, and a gathered skirt provides a Spanish flavor.
New and trend
If you want something unusual, something that will take your breath away, I suggest you turn your attention to the “butterfly” - a new item in wedding fashion. A luxurious silhouette with a butterfly-shaped neckline and a year skirt made of voluminous flowers and decorated with flounces. Embroidered with gold or silver threads, it looks very elegant and expensive.
But in contrast, I want to demonstrate the versatility of this style, which can be very modest, gentle, romantic, and most importantly, fit perfectly into the natural theme, which is the trend of the 2017-2018-2019 seasons.
The desire of brides to get closer to natural sources is perfectly adapted to the wedding styles of Rustic and Provence. This does not require pretentious outfits embroidered with precious stones, but rather a sophisticated, light, and sometimes quite simple silhouette that will reveal the bride’s tender, reverent side and emphasize her sensuality.
What to wear and combine with?
Godet dresses are most often worn for various events - they are intended specifically for evening and formal looks. Therefore, they need appropriate accessories that will emphasize the nobility of the royal style and expensive fabrics. Jewelry should shimmer in the light just like shiny silk or satin. Jewelry made from precious metals is welcome. They are chosen depending on the color of the outfit:
- for dark – silver;
- for light - gold.
Short women should compensate for the lack of their own centimeters with high-heeled shoes that will look harmonious with an elongated hem. Those who are tall are allowed to wear shoes with a medium or low fit, especially with mini and midi length dresses.
If the chosen model has a corset, open shoulders can be draped with a light stole or an elegant shawl in the manner of ancient Greek goddesses. The main thing is that the cape is made of translucent material and matches the style.
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Important Details
What you should also pay attention to when choosing are the sleeves, neckline of the dress and its length.
Yes, yes, length, because such an outfit does not imply that it will only be floor-length. There are interesting models both knee-length and midi. Of course, they don’t have a long train, they don’t elongate the figure that much, but if your legs are beautiful and comfort and convenience are your priority, then why not.
Do not also forget that if it is short, then the hem in slushy weather is less susceptible to damage and contamination.
With or without sleeves
Do you like models with sleeves? Feel free to choose, because they are so diverse and can perform both a decorative function (lace, guipure) and a direct warming function (if the dress is made of dense material).
However, they can have completely different shapes:
- short – wings, straight;
- quarter – straight, lanterns;
- ¾ - straight, tight-fitting, lanterns, wings;
- long - straight, tight-fitting, flared downwards, lanterns.
How certain sleeves will look on you will largely depend on the framing of the bodice and its neckline, because they complement each other.
This is truly an elegant look, despite its sometimes overly revealing neckline. Don't forget that the same neckline can decorate your back.
Wedding dresses 2021-2022: timeless classics
White, ivory, light pink and champagne are the essential shades of a bride's dress in a classic style.
It should also be noted that classic wedding dresses are most often very lush, delicate and luxurious.
This season, designers advise choosing classic-style wedding dresses 2021-2022 with floral embroidery or guipure. Such elements will make the bride's image very sophisticated and royal.
Girls should also take a closer look at dresses with bare shoulders, because they look very feminine and cute.
By choosing a delicate and beautiful wedding dress for 2021-2022, brides will feel like queens.
What else is missing from a true queen? That's right, crowns! Therefore, in addition to the veil or instead of it, you can use a luxurious tiara or crown.
How about openness
I'm not saying that open models are not relevant today, no, they are also in demand, especially if the girl has beautiful breasts. But straps of different widths look no less elegant in Godet’s dress, including one that adorns the shoulder. The main thing is that the top is in harmony with the overall silhouette, balancing the width of the hips taking into account the flare of the hem.
The power of color
If you wish, you can classify a colored robe as an evening one, but look at the photo, how elegant and majestic the bride looks in the same rich green.
Take a look at the catalog of other color styles.
Retro style dress
Retro style dresses are perhaps one of the most feminine options.
The main features of the dress are the absence of pomp and the presence of lace. The hem of the dress can have any shape (you can see the options in the photo). To ensure that the style is completely consistent, choose the appropriate hairstyle and feminine details of the image. It could be an elegant veil, an antique-looking handbag, or a lace umbrella, like the model in the image.
This type of dress has no age restrictions and is suitable for both very young brides and women over 40 years old.
The right choice is the key to a successful event
Realistically assessing your pros and cons, you can choose a unique look with a peplum, belt, lowered sleeves or straps, harmoniously combined with a year skirt, emphasizing only your advantages and adding charm and sophisticated charm to any chosen one.
You can purchase such styles in any salon in Russia. What is convenient is that some of them, located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, have their own representative offices in other cities, thanks to which the same brands and new items quickly spread to regional wedding boutiques.
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