Five trends—color, portrait backs, peplums, lace, and convertible
gowns—dominated the Spring 2013 Bridal runways, together signaling a new
direction for the American bride. She no longer feels bound to virginal
all-white palettes, as heralded last season by Vera Wang's
black-and-nude collection which gave way six months later to a stampede
of crimson creations. Other designers known for their bold choices,
such as Oscar de la Renta and Romona Keveza, also showed unconventional palettes, although while keeping their more traditional clientele in mind.
Last season's sexy backs
returned for Spring 2013 having softened the focus on bare skin with
sheer panels of tulle, re-worked lace, and keyhole closings. While the
emphasis is still on the bride from reverse, it's with more romance than
seduction that she holds our attention. Silhouettes in general
gravitated toward coverage, a sign that Duchess Kate's Alexander McQueen
wedding gown still reigns supreme a year after the royal wedding.
Kate's choice of lace equated to a flood of the fabric across
practically every runway, from Christos' ruffled cap sleeves to Jim Hjelm's
slinky slit gown. "There's something about lace that pushes back on the
technology-driven society we live it," notes Brides Fashion Director
Rachel Leonard. "It's soft. It's romantic. It takes us away."
Peplums also offered a high-fashion escape this season, injecting
wedding gowns with a dose of haute style using both structured and
softly draped shapes. And brides needn't fear added volume at the
hip—peplums of the right proportion are great for defining a waist on
both boyish and curvy figures. Not sure which of spring's trends are
right for you? Have them all with a convertible gown, which employs
removable skirts, trains, and capes to transform your ceremony dress
into a distinct reception look. Peel away Reem Acra's
horsehair-trimmed tulle skirt, for example, and you're left with a
glittering, bead-encrusted mini worth several spins on the dance floor.
taken from : http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2012/04/wedding-dress-trends-spring-2013.html
—Phillip B. Crook
