There is a universally understood look of defeat that happens around 9:30 PM at almost every formal wedding or black-tie gala. You can spot it from across the ballroom. A woman, looking absolutely stunning in a high-end evening gown, is sitting perfectly still at her table. The band is playing an incredible set, the dance …
There is a word that tends to strike immediate fear into the hearts of women shopping for formalwear: sequins. If you are currently hunting for the perfect Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom dress, the mere suggestion of a beaded or sequined gown might make you visibly cringe. For an entire generation, …
It happens quietly, usually late at night. The venue is booked, the caterer is finalized, the floral arrangements have been debated for weeks, and the bride finally has her dream dress safely ordered. You let out a deep breath, close your wedding planning binder, and realize that amidst the beautiful, chaotic whirlwind of the past …
The moment the engagement is announced, a flurry of joyous planning begins. Venues are toured, floral arrangements are debated, and the perfect cake is tasted. But amidst this beautiful chaos, a quieter, incredibly important question inevitably arises for the matriarchs of the family: What am I going to wear? For far too long, the formalwear …
The dressing room mirror is rarely a woman’s best friend, but it can feel particularly cruel when you are shopping for a Mother of the Bride or Groom dress. You stand there, staring at your reflection, wearing a three-piece suit in a shade of pale lavender that somehow completely washes out your complexion. The jacket …
The word “appropriate” is a heavy one. When you are shopping for everyday clothes, it’s a helpful guideline. But the moment your son or daughter announces their engagement, that single word suddenly morphs into a cage. You head out for a day of elegance fashion shopping, hoping to find a Mother of the Bride or …
