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The Guide for Picking a Wedding Gown

 

Welcome to the world of bridal fashion. After your engagement, you’ve been pondering about the perfect wedding gown. Choosing the right color, style or design can be a challenge to most people. 

But not anymore! 

Here’s a guide to help you choose the perfect wedding gown

 

  • Research Beforehand 

 

Getting the perfect wedding gown takes time. Do your research, real weddings and Pinterest might be a good starting point. 

Look for a gown that fits your body type and tone. For instance, if you’re athletic with a flat chest, search for a similar build model. 

You’ve got a perfect idea of what you want your gown to look like. It’s time to accessorize it. Choose a Celine bag that’s matches your wedding outfit. 

 

  • Have a Realistic Budget

 

Setting and sticking to a wedding budget guarantees the success of the event. Before you pin the diamond-encrusted gowns, take a look at your budget. 

Not only does the budget narrow down your choices but it also hones your expectations in the process. 

 

  • Carefully Choose Your Boutique 

 

Don’t walk into any boutique you come across. Most of them will not have a lot of options to choose from and try on. 

If possible, go to a specialist’s boutique for a more excellent choice and fantastic shopping experience. When you’re happy and confident, the entire exercise will be satisfying and memorable. It’ll stay with you forever. 

When choosing a boutique, go for one that makes you feel special. Choosing a wedding dress is among the expensive purchases in a lifetime, the boutique should appreciate this fact. 

 

  • Try on the Wedding Dresses 

 

 It’s advisable to try some dresses on before deciding the ones to buy. However, be mindful of the number of gowns you try on. 

For instance, opting for three dresses might not give you a valuable comparison. Alternatively going for 15 wedding gowns might end up confusing you. If possible, try four to seven dresses. 

Conclusion 

It’s not easy to choose a perfect wedding gown. You’ll have several considerations to make. For instance, is the fabric okay, does it fit among other factors?

However, this article offers respite to those shopping for a gown. Follow this advice, and you’ll be sure of getting a wedding gown that makes you feel secure and confident about the purchase. 

 

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Fashion Featured Living

Trend Report Tuesday: Christmas Party Season

‘Tis the season to be jolly, with parties coming up right and left, but what’s better than being jolly? Being jolly and best-dressed. Bring out that festive spirit of yours, and bring it out in style! Holiday party dresses let you show your fun side.

Parties at this time of year can be with friends, family, or co-workers, and can be formal or informal. To simplify, a dress or romper/jumpsuit is the perfect go-to. There is a wide array of styles available for holiday party dresses, and there are only a few more weeks left to make a fashion name for yourself, so now is the perfect opportunity to show off.

Here are Downtown’s top 7 holiday party dresses to make a statement this festive season.

Lulus

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Instant Romance Wine Red Lace Backless Skater Dress – $69.00

Dainty Hooligan

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Vintage Embroider Dress in Navy Blue – $46.00

Zara

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Floral Mini Dress – $49.90

Forever 21

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Flounce Marled Bodycon Dress – NOW $19.00 (Sale!)

Tobi

Photo courtesy of Tobi

Channel Freedom Black Maxi Dress – NOW $36.00 (Sale!)

Nordstrom

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Cece Mia Crushed Velvet Slipdress – NOW $74.69 (Sale!)

Express

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Sequin Lace Came Shift Dress – NOW $59.00 (Sale!)

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Trend Report Tuesday: Women’s Thanksgiving Day Outfits

Thanksgiving is officially 2 days away and one thing Downtown is thankful for is fabulous fashion. 

For Trend Report Tuesday, we are being proactive when it comes to our outfit when celebrating Thanksgiving.

Whether your family makes the occasion formal or casual, goes out to dinner, visits family out of town, a what not, there is a wide array of outfits to choose from – and that is one stressor we can take care of at this moment.

With keeping trends and cooler weather in mind, here are our top 5 outfit ideas in a variety of styles. 

 

Trendy

Photos courtesy of Lulus

Phenomenal Feeling Grey Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress – $38.00
Nightwalker Love Child Black Suede Over the Knee Boots – $129.00

 

Edgy

Photo courtesy of Nasty Gal

Get Your Slit Together Bodysuit – $30.00
In the Green Vegan Leather Skirt – $60.00

 

Casual

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A New Day™ Women’s Cozy Tunic – $24.99
Mossimo™ Women’s Jeans Core High Rise Jeggings – NOW $15.00 (sale)

Girly

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Halogen® Lace Panel Pleated Blouse (Magenta) – $69.00
Citizens of Humanity Skinny Jeans (Clear Lake) – NOW $126.00 (sale)

 

Dressy

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Embroidered Dress – $69.99
Ankle Boots – $49.99

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Trendy Mini Dresses

Whatever the occasion is, nothing says sexy and feminine like a mini dress, right? Summer may almost be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show your tanned summer legs anymore. In fact, thanks to those tanned legs there’s no better time for mini dresses than now. Off-shoulder, long sleeved or even strapless. You just can’t go wrong with a sassy mini dress.

Curious as to what kind of mini dresses are trendy right now? Here are Downtown Magazine’s favorite mini dresses to spice up your wardrobe.

Three Floor


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This colorful Sienna Red Lace Mini Dress from Three Floor is the perfect combination of playful and sexy.

Price: $378.oo

Three Floor

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Another favorite from Three Floor is this feminine Majestic Dress. A sophisticated black dress, but yet playful with ruffles and the floral lace pattern.

Price: $383.00

Finders Keepers

Photo courtesy of Harvey Nichols

Also very sexy yet classy in its design, this Spot-Print Satin Mini Dress from Finders Keepers via Harvey Nichols will quickly become a staple in your closet.

Price: $185.69

Alexander Wang

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With this Blue Striped Long Sleeve Front Tie Collared Dress from Alexander Wang, you never go out of style. One of the best things about it is its versatility, pair it with pants for a more formal look.

Price: $375.00

Self Portrait

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The Panelled Bellis Lace Trim Mini Dress from Self Portrait is feminine and colorful. You can wear it with pants by day and make it more sexy with bare legs at night.

Price: $320.00

Alice & Olivia

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If you love girly and pink, this Philomena Feather Dress from Alice & Olivia is the perfect match for you. Playful and sexy.

Price: $895.00

Alice McCall

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Also a bit girly, this light blue Moloko Dress Sky from Alice McCall is a cute and fun must-have.

Price: $450.00

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Trend Report Tuesday: Perfect Dresses for a Summer Wedding Guest

The summer wedding season is still in full swing and for most young adults, we feel like it’s wedding after wedding each weekend. Weddings are fun and exciting, but how does one dress to impress at a wedding — especially in the summer?

Thinking about trends while keeping the temperature, comfort, and appropriateness in mind can be hard when finding the perfect summery dress to wear the next wedding you are going to. Looking for dresses while keeping budget in mind is also overwhelming especially when you’re attending weddings more often than ever.

Here are Downtown Magazine’s top 10 stores where you can shop for the perfect dress to wear to the next summer wedding you are attending, keeping budget, style, comfort, and dress code in mind.

Target 

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Women’s Smocked Off the Shoulder Wrap Dress – Xhilaration 

Price: $29.99, available here

Zara

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Striped and Floral Shirt Dress

Price: $69.90, available here

Lulus

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Tale to Tell Blue and Ivory Embroidered Shift Dress 

Price: $59.00, available here

Nordstrom

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Choker Lace Shift Dress – Socialite

Price: now $38.90, available here

Forever 21

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Off-the-Shoulder Striped Dress

Price: $22.90, available here

J.Crew

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Ruffle Eyelet Dress 

Price: now $84.99, available here

Topshop

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Linen Ruffle Wrap

Price: $90.00, available here

Nasty Gal

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Isla Bonita Lace-Up Dress

Price: $50.00, available here

Free People

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Daydream Bodycon Slip

Price: $98.00, available here

Urban Outfitters

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Kimchi Blue Off-The-Shoulder Smocked Dress

Price: $69.00, available here

With these choices, you’re sure to find something light and easy, yet elegant enough for a wedding guest. Just remember, all eyes should be on the bride — so don’t go too fancy for someone else’s big day. You’re there to celebrate, not to overshine. Right?

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Trend Report Tuesday: Last Minute Dresses for the Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July!

It’s time to bring out that red, white, and blue spirit and celebrate freedom – but where can you find a last minute outfit? Dresses are always a go-to during the hot summer days and there are many ways to casually dress in spirit of Independence Day.

Here are 5 dresses for those scrambling for a last minute Fourth of July outfit and also appropriate to beat the heat.

Free People


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FP One Sadie Dress
Price: $148.00

Nasty Gal


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Lace Be Honest Off-the-Shoulder Dress
Price: $90.00

Topshop


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Tie Dye Low Back Maxi Dress
Price: 45.00

Lauren James

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The Augusta Solid Seersucker Dress
Price: $62.50

Francesca’s 

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Anne Smocked Off Shoulder Dress
Price: $44.00

And the best thing; these dresses will make a great Fourth of July outfit, but are also perfect for the rest of the summer in the City.