We’ve heard some wild tales of bad behavior by brides over the years, but this latest story may just be the most out-there (and frankly unbelievable) yet. The Sun first reported the story, which was originally posted in a Facebook group about wedding shaming. In the post, a bridesmaid claims that her then-best friend (the…
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There are certain pieces of clothing that bond women across generations: the first bra, the prom dress, the wedding dress. I’ve always adored traditionally “feminine” things—nail polish, lipstick, flatirons, crimping irons—even as I started coming to terms with my sexuality as a teenager. Special occasions and holidays, especially, called for a new dress. But those…
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Of all the words that can describe the experience of shopping for a wedding dress, easy or simple don’t typically come up. If movies and television have taught us anything, it’s that the quest to “say yes to the dress” is a narrative of blood, sweat, and tears. But in recent years there’s been a…
Read moreA lot of different factors play a role in picking out a wedding dress. And though the tradition of wearing white continues to reign supreme, the bridal fashion space isn’t untouched by trends. There’s even a Fashion Week for it! Every year, designers present timely modifications to the most timeless styles brides continue to buy…
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Time and time again, I’ve lamented how, even though my day job is to tell people what to shop for, I’m not a great shopper. I spend a lot of my own time (too much of my own time) clicking through pages upon pages of online sales, digging up deeply discounted treasures in my size.…
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When it comes to holiday fashion, there are certain…expectations. Sparkles! Shine! Crystals galore! The number of cocktail parties and seasonal get-togethers might be plentiful, but it’s unlikely that head-to-toe sequins might be the sartorial move for most of those events. (I, for one, have dialed it all the way up to go to my mother’s…
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