Top 4 Plus Size Wedding Dress Trends for 2009

If you’ll be getting married in 2009, you’ll want to start thinking about your wedding dress early. After all, this isn’t just another party.Style #1142W It’s the most important day of your life and you want to look your best. Selecting the right wedding dress takes a lot of thought and planning. You’ll want to choose the dress that’s most comfortable and flattering to you, but being aware of wedding dress trends for spring 2009 can help you make the difficult decision of which dress to buy for this important day. Here are some of the wedding dress trends that are being shown for 2009:

1. Shorter Dresses
If the look of the traditional wedding dress has never really appealed to you, you can be ultra chic and modern on your wedding day with a short wedding dress. Shorter wedding dresses being shown for 2009 have fitted bodices with full skirts that stop at or just above the knee. Many are strapless or have thin spaghetti straps. These dresses may be appealing if you’ll be having a casual, outdoor wedding and if you have the figure to carry it off. Of course, many women will prefer the more traditional look of a floor length wedding dress.

2. One Shoulder Dresses
The one shouldered gown so popular for winter 2009 has extended over into wedding dresses for the upcoming season. This chic, distinctively modern look in wedding dress appeals to those who like a slightly less traditional look.

3. Detailing
Spring 2009 wedding dresses emphasize detailing with added embellishments such as subtle beading, ribbons, bows, and, of course, lace. This distinctively feminine look is played up by the contrast of soft chiffon and silk fabrics that flow with the body. Look for subtle detailing that’s both ultra-feminine, Style #7435yet elegant. These small added details and embellishments can be immensely flattering if not overdone.

4. Vibrant Color
Yes, white is still the traditional favorite when it comes to wedding dresses but color is the new trend for 2009. Not only will softer pastel shades be popular but warmer splashes of color including scarlet red make their appearance. On the runway, designers showed wedding dresses in brilliant shades of crimson with gold accents designed for the bolder, less traditional bride. If this look is too overwhelming, you can add subtle color by selecting a dress in a pale pastel such as lavender. This is one year you don’t need to be afraid to embrace your love of color when it comes to selecting bridal wear.

With so many choices when it comes to wedding dress trends for 2009, you’ll have lots of options available to you when you make the important decision of what to wear on your wedding day. Enjoy making your selection!

If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment! You can subscribe to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader, or you can also subscribe via email to receive updates in your inbox!



You can leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.

One Response to “Top 4 Plus Size Wedding Dress Trends for 2009”

  1. Aubrey says:

    I like the tea-length dresses. I went shopping for my wedding dress a few weeks ago and saw quite a few of those. They’re really in season now that it’s almost summer!

Leave Your Comments

CommentLuv Enabled

Free T-Mobile phones on sale | Thanks to Best Savings Accounts, Conveyancing Fees and Used Cars