From left: Cinched waists, rosettes, pastels, short gowns, and goddess silhouettes.
Rosettes were all over the runways in New York, Paris, and Milan”as well as the bridal shows. Amsale”s Empire gown was two parts elegant one part earth mother; Elizabeth Fillmore”s neckline petals were sexy-slouchy; and Vera Wang”s unexpected burst of burgundy blossom required bravura. AMSALE
CLAIRE PETTIBONE
VERA WANG
MONIQUE LHUILLIER
Drop-waists accentuated the hourglass figure. Lazaro”s beaded bodices”snug as corsets”gave way to floor-sweeping, fluffy tulle; Badgley Mischka”s more fluid gown was less constricting but just as feminine. LAZARO
ANGEL SANCHEZ
LAZARO
BADGLEY MISCHKA
KENNETH POOL
Last season”s electric pinks and blues were gone. Instead, dresses were pale candy-colored bonbons in peach, green, and yellow. Jenny Packham”s plunging neckline had Art Deco pizzazz, and Tara Keely kept it tailored but ladylike. Reem Acra”s shiny mint mermaid-cut was the most memorable, with its sheer half-sleeves and girly bow. AMSALE
TARA KEELY
REEM ACRA
JENNY PACKHAM
KENNETH POOL
Who says a wedding gown has to leave everything to the imagination? Angel Sanchez”s flirty feather skirt was eccentric; Elizabeth Fillmore”s ivory cupcake mini was demure; Jim Hjelm gave it a sporty spin with a belt and pockets; and Jenny Packham broke all the rules with her slinky numbers cut all the way to there. ANGEL SANCHEZ
JENNY PACKHAM
JENNY PACKHAM
ELIZABETH FILLMORE
JIM HJELM
Slim columns and delicate pleating are always classic. Oscar de la Renta”s diaphanous draping was perfect for an idyllic summer wedding, while Elizabeth Fillmore”s serpentine sash and Jenny Packham”s gauzy sweetheart gown were made for a black-tie affair any night of the year. CAROLINA HERRERA
JENNY PACKHAM
ELIZABETH FILLMORE
CHRISTOS
OSCAR DE LA RENTA
