Designer of Blake Lively’s Wedding Gown Shares All

We know that Blake Lively is well-known for her impressive acting skills in the famed TV show, Gossip Girl. As the stylish and gorgeous Serena Van der Woodseen, Blake has attracted many followers in the entertainment and fashion industry. No wonder she became even more popular after marrying Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds.

Many fashion enthusiasts, especially those who are active tastemakers in the wedding industry, offered guesswork on Blake’s wedding gown. There have been no wedding photos released for the public so we still have no idea about the design of her bridal dress.

Based on hearsay, the lovely star’s bridal attire is an Indian-inspired Marchesa creation. The speculation came after the designers of Lively’s gown showed a series of white clothing pieces that would be perfect for the catwalk show and for brides. The stunning collections of stylishly designed evening gowns included sari-like gowns and brocade tunics, with panels of gold and silver embroidery at the waists and neck. Every clothing piece showcased in the fashion show glittered with both crystal and pearl ornaments, or had been highlighted with gold and silver strand.

However, the designer of her wedding dress recently shared about the star’s wedding preparation. Her distinctive bridal gown was created by Georgina Chapman, who has now disclosed the idea behind the dress. She admitted that the bride had given input in the design. In a New York party, Marchesa’s co-founder, Chapman, disclosed that the Gossip Girl star played a major role in the creation of the bridal gown. She enthused: “I've worked with her so many times and know her so well. She has a very clean sense of fashion [. . .] she was very involved."

Knowing the remarkable fashion sense of the TV and movie star, we know she’ll eventually inspire a lot of brides to follow her style. Obviously, we’re also waiting for the release of the wedding photos since Blake is Marie Claire’s cover girl for the glossy magazine’s October issue.

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Picking the Best Wedding Dress for Your Body

Women come in different shapes and sizes. So, one wedding dress that looks good on a model might flatter the wrong features and hide those that you want to show off. Here’s a rough guide on how to pick a dress that would accentuate the right curves.

For Curvy Women

Bottom Heavy

A ruched bodice or a scooping neckline will draw attention to your chest. Sweetheart necklines will also do the same trick for you. Keep the bottom simple and choose a strapless gown to balance yourself up.

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Top Heavy

Create a waist for yourself by choosing a gown that’s cinched at the waist with a full skirt or a flare at the bottom. Deep V necklines and corsets are your best options. Do not, by all means, wear empire cut dresses. Keep the top half of your dress simple, but go all out on the bottom so that you create a balance between the two halves of your body.

Plus-Sized

Thin fabrics will give you a delicate body. Since you are on the heavier side, avoid tiny details and go for larger ones. Satin, when worked with properly, will definitely show off curves in the right places when it hits any lighting source. Go for a dress that’s structured at the waist and make sure that it hits the floor. Any length shorter than that will make the dress look too small for you.

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For Slender Women


Tall and Slender

It’s best to play up your proportions by going long. Choose a gown that either hits the floor or a dress that falls an inch past the knees. If you want to wear long sleeves or a wedding jacket, make sure that the end point of the sleeves goes beyond your wrist. Shy away from delicate patterns, ruffles, and ruches, however, go for a cinched waist so you create an hourglass figure. Keep it simple so that the focus is on your slender and statuesque body.

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Boyish

Create curves by choosing a floor-length gown that is cinched at the waist and drops to a full skirt. This will give you an hourglass figure. If you’re looking for a tea-length dress, go for one that has a side seam that curves to give you a delicate shape. You can also wear necklines that emphasize your chest for you to be able to show off your slender arms.

Petite

You have a small frame, so steer clear of anything voluminous. Your body would look best in a form-fitting gown that shows off your slender silhouette. Give yourself a high waist to create the illusion of a longer torso and legs. Keep it simple as well. Avoid large patterns and huge bows.


Small Bust

Halters and ruffles will put a little volume into your upper body. A ruched bodice will also do the trick for you. To balance out, you can go for a full skirt made of very light fabric as well.

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