Bridal Inspiration

This is glorious example of old fashioned bridal beauty. The '40s and 50's repressed women in some ways and now our society has become repressed about women in different ways. I love looking at wedding dresses because it is one of the few occassions left in our tamed, unnatural society that gives us a break from the more oppressive parts of our culture. In short, it is an occassion where women are actually encouraged to look as feminine, as regal, and sweetly beaitiful as possible.

This look is from the movie "The Long, Long Trailer". The luminous Lucille Ball is wearing lace from head to toe with a copious veil and layers and layers of skirts. I love the long, lacy sleeves on this look and the sleek silhoutte. This gown is an example of an all lace look done right. The skirt and veil are extravagant but the bodice is fitted and not overly ornate. No overdone sequins, no exaggeratted beading, the lace is ornate enough. Also, since Lucy's neck is long enough, she can pull off wearing that regal high collar. This look is much more conservative and modest than a lot of bridal looks one can find today, which I always favor. The things in this look that can stand improvement are the 50's style cap under the veil and the tightness of the corset and girdle. Both are superfluous for the comfortable bride and too constraining. Otherwise though, this look just screams "Lady" and that is exactly what every bride stries to emulate on the day she is wed.