TipDeck.com » Costumes http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Mon, 01 Aug 2011 04:59:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How to Design Your Own Soccer Jerseyhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-soccer-jersey http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-soccer-jersey#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:01:55 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=10413 How to design your own soccer jersey How to Design Your Own Soccer JerseyDesigning a soccer jersey can be sturdy depending upon how adapt you are at using computer design software .A soccer’s jersey include colours, logo and different versions of jerseys that rotate them throughout the season. It is easy to give pair matching colour jerseys within the site of jersey design programme which gives soccer fans most satisfaction and enthusiasm. Here are some step by step instructions to follow and design your own jersey:

Select type of jersey

Soccer is one the most popular game in the world. They love to represent their countries in separate soccer jersey and feel like millions of other fans. Select the universal type of soccer jersey you would like to design. There are various types of designs available like, formal collared shirts, v- neck athletic jersey’s Draw outline of the front and back of the jersey and copy them on several sheets of paper.

Draw basic designs

Begin with sketching some basic design in your outline. If you are designing jersey for a particular purpose and for a specific country, imagine about how to incorporate logo and colours. Different countries have different type of logo and colours. So, chose before you want to make a jersey. Some soccer jerseys utilize couple of bold letters in big alternating blocks such as huge stripes.

Experiment with styles

Make experiments with details of style and design. For example, for a retro look try bold colour stripes running from collar to the edge of the shoulder. Make your collar different by giving some name of the favourite player in the back of the jersey. You can click to jersey templates for selecting more designs and logos.

Make some drawing on jersey

Make the jersey of your own by adding some writings, drawings which express your feeling about the game. Your sense of liking games reveals in that ways. For many people soccer jersey is a representation of their countries which include any information they desire. However, never put too much complex in details of communicating a simple and ardent feeling. Wearing some accessories by making customization is fun and exciting especially if bears some country code or sports symbol. So, make your jersey as special it can be to leave a lasting impression.

Draw pictures, logo designs

Sketch your designs on to generic, white soccer jersey with a pencil. You can use stencils for any lettering of numbers and purchase patches for any particular team logos. Numbers, logo or templates looks more professional in jerseys. Select font for the word jersey as this is very important while writing the name and numbers. Some logo must incorporate with logo designs and submitted easily. Writing added with some pictures is always better than plane words only. Be certain, that the words written in jersey are legible and clear and stand apart among other jerseys.

Designing your own jersey technology gives the flexibility of custom design options that you need to ride on your own style. Simply pick templates, select colours, chose logos and submit it to designing experts or make yourself complete by being familiar with jersey software design.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-soccer-jersey/feed How to Make an “I Love Lucy” Costumehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-i-love-lucy-costume http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-i-love-lucy-costume#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:00:16 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=8032 How to Make an I Love Lucy Costume How to Make an I Love Lucy CostumeCostumes can be of many different kinds. Among them, the “I Love Lucy” costumes are also quite popular. Lucy is a lovable house wife, and her dress is quite cute. Well, are you aware of the fact that these costumes can be made at your own, as well? Yes, these are such costumes that you can easily make them on your own, and start wearing them. However, there are few things that you need to know about before you start making the “I Love Lucy” costume. Have a look at few of these steps:

 

  • First of all, you would have to arrange the things that you would require to make the costume.
  • You would have to decide the pattern that you want for the dress.
  • In fact, on the basis of the pattern that you decide, you would have to decide the cuts.
  • You can cut a red ribbon which would stretch across the top of the apron.
  • You would now sew the apron in the horizontal stretches right from the top.
  • You would have to repeat the same steps at the bottom of the apron, as well.
  • Now on a red material, you would have to take sufficient measurements and draw a heart.
  • Make sure that you add on an apron to complete the look.
  • Once you complete making the heart, you would have to cut the heart, and sew it to the top right corner of the apron.
  • You can make the apron on your own, or you can also buy it from the market.
  • The apron should be made in such a manner so that you can tie it around the waist.
  • You can put on a petticoat or even a ruffled slip. In fact, you would have to make the entire arrangement in such a manner so that the skirt of your dress can poof up.
  • Red and white combination can go perfect in this case.
  • The collar and the sleeve can have a crisp and a white trim.
  • Do not forget to put on your pantyhose.
  • The I Love Lucy costume is something that would require accessories.
  • You must therefore, make the perfect selection of the accessories, as well.
  • Earrings and proper shoes are certainly a must. High heel pumps in that case can be ideal. This in turn would perfectly match with the dress.
  • Your hair make up is also very important, and you would have to look into the fact that it goes well with your entire dress and look.

If you can follow these steps, it would certainly not be difficult for you to make the costume. In fact, making this costume on your own can indeed help you to save money by cutting down costs on the item. Moreover, if you can do it properly, it can be a source of fun, as well. Therefore, start making the I Love Lucy Costume today.

 

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-i-love-lucy-costume/feed How to Make Your Own 1950s Costumehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-1950s-costume http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-1950s-costume#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:00:19 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7862 How to Make Your Own 1950s Costume How to Make Your Own 1950s CostumeThe fashion world underwent a great revolution in 1950 with new styles and designs in dresses. Many different types of dresses came up in this era helping men and women to completely change their style statement. These dresses are still in demand. Therefore, if you want, you can also make your own costume of 1950s. The entire process is not much difficult, and you can easily finish up ending making your own costume. However, you need to follow few steps through which you can easily create one on your own. Have a look:

 

  • First of all, you would have to draw any design on a piece of white felt. Once you have finished drawing, you would have to cut the design out from it.
  • Now you can use the cut design to paste it in a skirt.
  • It would be better if you place the cut out in a right position to bring in a difference.
  • You can position the cut out on the lower end of the skirt from the bottom.
  • Now you can take a piece of black cardstock and draw a circle on the piece of cardstock.
  • You would cut out the circle from the cardstock.
  • Now you would have to draw a circle again of about ½ inch on a sheet of pink paper.
  • You can glue the pink circle at the center of the black circle.
  • At the top of the card circle, you can now pierce a small hole with the help of a compass.
  • You can now open the small clasp of an earring hook, and consequently, thread it through the entire hole. This can be the earring.
  • Make sure when you wear this earring, the side of the card circle along with that of the pink circle is at the front.
  • In a similar way, you can make one more earring for the other ear.
  • You can tie your hair with a hair band and tie a ribbon with a bow around the base of your poly tail.
  • Do not forget to tie a scarf around your neck.
  • If you think of the black and white ear, you can create a costume with black zig zag and brown shorts with that of an orange shirt. The color selection would be totally up to you. Just ensure that you can create an effect of 1950 with proper selection of the color.

You can wear laced shoes in accordance with the color of the dress and the accessories that you are wearing. Only then, the entire look would be completed.
These are few of the things that you can follow to create a costume of the 1950s era and complete your look. You would be able to indeed create your own style statement when you are in this costume. However, you must ensure that the color combination of the dress goes well in accordance with the color of the shoes.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-1950s-costume/feed How to Make an Adult Frog Costumehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-adult-frog-costume http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-adult-frog-costume#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:00:53 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7741 How to Make an Adult Frog Costume How to Make an Adult Frog CostumeCostumes can of different types and kinds and can depict different themes. Halloween parties demand costumes of different types so that a person cannot be recognized at all. Frogs have been an interesting theme for costumes in parties which can easily help to attract the attention of others in the party. In fact, frog costumes can be designed both for children and adults, and it equally helps to attract the attention of others. It is quite interesting that you make your own adult frog costume. Things can simply be enjoyable and fun when you start making it. If you do not know how to make one, you can have a look at few of these different steps. It would surely help:

 

  • Making an adult frog costume is not at all difficult and time consuming. Make sure that you have all the essential items with you to make the costume.
  • You can first paint a cardboard box with green color.
  • Once you finish painting, you can now cut holes on the bottom based on the position that you would prefer.
  • If you think that you would be in a standing position, you can cut two holes.
  • Once you have cut the holes, it is time to paste the holes on the bottom.
  • If you want, you can also purchase dark and light green felt.
  • With the help of this felt, you would be able to create the mask.
  • In fact, there are different ways through which you can create a frog costume. You can either create a mask or you can create a box. Go for the one which is easier and consumes less time.
  • If you prefer the box, you can cut holes on the rectangle.
  • Now based on your position, you would glue pieces of paper with cut in rectangles right in front of the holes.
  • You must always look into the fact that everything is made green here.
  • The holes should be in line with one another.
  • You would have to make a tail, as well, and make sure that you color the tail green.
  • In fact, you would have to do the same things whether you are in crawling position or in standing position.
  • You can make the tail and glue it near your tail.
  • You would also have to create your head in a similar way by cutting holes and sticking into the rectangular sheet green in color.
  • Once you are ready with the box, it is time for you to get inside.
  • However, before you get inside, you must check out that it fits you well and you are not stuck in it. Otherwise, your entire effort would go in vain.
  • Now that you have checked out the essential things, it is time for you to get in.

You would indeed look like a frog when you are in the frog costume. Just try it out and see the change.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-an-adult-frog-costume/feed How to Design Your Own Jackethttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-jacket http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-jacket#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:02:31 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7406 How to Design Your Own Jacket How to Design Your Own JacketJackets are available in plenty of varieties, ranging from hooded windbreakers, fleece and velvet jackets to the more formal suit and dress jackets. Though more commonly worn in winter, jackets enjoy all-season popularity because of their comfort and trendy look. From the thick jackets adorned in winter to lightweight cottons for summer, there is no shortage on jacket styles and patterns available in the market.

You don’t have to be an expert fashion designer to make a jacket at home. Pattern catalogs available in the market give detailed step-by-step instructions on how to design your own jacket. Be it color selection, fabric cutting, choosing a design pattern or sewing the jacket together, you can get help on the entire process of making your own jacket. Follow the tips given below, which will guide you in designing your own jacket.

Some of the things you will need to design your jacket:

  • Jacket pattern
  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Straight pins
  • Iron
  • Matching thread colors
  • Sewing machine
  • Zipper, separating zipper
  • Optional items – Lining fabric, buttons
  1. Buy a jacket pattern from the market. There are varieties of patterns available and you may choose one depending on the features you would like in your jacket like collars, hood, belt or cuffs.
  2. Study the package of the pattern carefully and choose the type of fabric you would want to use for your jacket. Jackets can be made from a number of different fabrics like lightweight cotton, denim, corduroy, wool, nylon, polyester blend, velvet, satin or polar fleece. If you prefer a velvet jacket, stretch fabric is the best bet. Select the color to go with your fabric. You would also need to decide on the length of your jacket. It can either be clipped above the waist or end below the hips. A longer length jacket can also be an option.
  3. Lining fabric for the jacket is optional. For lining, lightweight fabrics generally used are polyester, mesh, silk or satin.
  4. Ensure that you have thread matching your fabric color. With the help of a scissors, cut out pattern pieces for the jacket. Provide extra room, if you ever decide to wear the jacket over a sweater. Windbreakers and casual jackets are generally fitted loose. Smooth out the fabrics using an iron. The pattern will appear more precise after the wrinkles have been straightened.
  5. Decide on a sleeve style for your jacket, though most jackets usually have long sleeves. Now pin the patterns to the fabric with the help of instructions provided with the pattern. Cut out the pieces. Depending on the features you want in your jacket, cut out pieces for cuffs, collars or hood.
  6. Sew all the cut pieces together using a sewing machine. Your jacket is now ready!
  7. You can customize your jacket further by using trendy buttons and fasteners. If you are designing a windbreaker, attaching a zipper will be the ideal option. A lot of classy jackets use just a belt for closure.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-design-your-own-jacket/feed 1 How to Make Your Own Tiehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-tie http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-tie#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:00:33 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7282 How to Make Your Own Tie How to Make Your Own TieThe tradition of making hand made silk ties is now becoming obsolete because of big manufacturing involvements. Hand made silk ties can make you look wonderful and dignified. Thus, if you indeed do not want to go for an artificially made professional tie and retain originality in look you have every reason to go for a handmade silk tie. Things become cliché when you walk the usual path by availing for good ties from the market. A handmade silk tie has its own elegance and thus you can learn the art for yourself.

  1. To make a silk tie you have to be scrupulous. You need to be careful and choosy about the material you buy in order to give the tie a perfect look and feel. The silk quality has to be good or else the tie would not hang straight. First, the quality of the silk has to get approved and then you must make the essential lay out of the tie.
  2. If you play the role of the cutter you need to do things with skill and perfection. You should always make use of a sharp knife for the initial cut of the tie. This is because the sharpness of the knife will help you cut the tie well along the pattern. The purpose of your using a sharp knife is to make the material hang properly and have an apposite shape.
  3. You must have a proper understanding of the detailing or else the tie will not look good at the end and all your hard work will go into vain. Tie is not like any normal apparel. It has to be cut and prepared by maintaining standards and you should follow them well.
  4. Next, you should follow a tipping process where the silk material of the same standard should be well attached to the front and the back portion of the tie. This has to be done by maintaining a particular pattern. Only in case of lining which has to be attached to the tie you need to take the help of a machine. In this case you may seek an external help.
  5. Next, you must make sure to press the neck, back and front parts of the tie to have a perfect three dimensional figure. Thus, if you can do this properly you would not require an ironing or pressing.
  6. Slipping will be the next process for you to follow. For this you need to have good amount of silk. In this case you have to go for an interlining of the silk and also fold the material for proper pinning. The folds have to be right. They should not be too loose or tight for the purpose. You should be meticulous about such matters.
  7. The most important part lies in sewing all the pieces together. You need to do this by making use of a very thin needle and silk thread. The needle has to be a bit curved in this case. The stitching has to be done with great care so that it is not visible from the back and you cannot feel it from the front.

To make a silk tie you have to be an expert. Your seriousness will indeed help in producing an extraordinary silk tie.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-tie/feed How to Make Your Own Tophttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-top http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-top#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:00:20 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=7278 How to Make Your Own Top How to Make Your Own TopMaking a top for yourself is all the more a creative job. It helps you in revealing the artistic talent you have. Moreover, making your attire is a sort of a fun job and thus you would feel like doing things with extra passion and zeal. This requires lots of planning. If you are making a top for yourself for the first time you need to know certain things. Plan before and then get into action in matters of preparing a top for yourself.

  1. Top is a kind of attire meant for the upper part of the body and thus you must make sure about the style of the apparel. The pattern of the top should well suit your personality. You can go online and look for several top varieties. There are innumerable patterns to follow. You should choose the one which would help you to carry yourself well.
  2. After you have decided regarding the pattern of the top, next you have to make sure about the kind of material required to make the top. This again is influenced by a number of things. Your choice of the material should be influenced by the climate of the place you live in. A cotton top is best for those who live in places with predominant summer climate. The cotton material would make them feel all the more comfortable and relaxed. You can also make a top utilizing other materials as well like nylon, silk or other contemporary textile materials. However, the material should be such so as to make you look all the more decent and beautiful.
  3. After you have purchased the material for the top it is time for you to concentrate on the make of the garment. If you have prior experience in stitching you can best deal with the item and make it look good on you. Before stitching the top you must lay the material for an apposite cutting. You can do it yourself or you may even take the help of a professional. He will guide you best in cutting the piece according to the shape and stature of your body.
  4. After cutting it is time for you to deal with the stitching part. If you want to do it yourself you can go for simple stitching. However, for a more complicated form of stitching the cloth you need a professional intervention. Anything simple can be handled by you. However, if you desire to have something exemplary you need to have the involvement of an expert.
  5. After you have stitched the top or have made someone do it for you, you need to look into other matters as well. If you have gone for a printed material then it is fine. However, in case you want something unique and handmade you can embroider the front part of the top to make it look unusually good.

When everything has been done, you can send the top for proper polishing. This is essential as rough handling makes the material look haggard and thus to make it look new and fresh a proper polishing of the material is required.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-your-own-top/feed How to Find Discount Wedding Gownshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-find-discount-wedding-gowns http://tipdeck.com/how-to-find-discount-wedding-gowns#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 08:02:48 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3798 How to Find Discount Wedding Gowns How to Find Discount Wedding GownsWedding is a very special occasion in a girl’s life and every girl-to-married is practically overjoyed at the thought of wearing a wedding gown and dressing herself in the most exotic fashion possible. When you flip through the glossy magazines that feature exclusive designer wedding couture collections, it gives you a high, rite? Well, in reality, chances are that you won’t be able to afford a wedding gown of those kinds. Even if you could afford to buy one of those, you would rather spend the money to jazz up the wedding reception or just for any other purpose whose utility could last a lifetime. So if a pristine new wedding gown cost a lot, is there any way you could buy the same for a discount? Of course, you can! Following are some tips that can help you a great deal in deciding how to find a discount wedding gown for your wedding day.

Bridal Boutiques: If you looking around for discount wedding gowns, bridal boutique should be on the top of your list. Usually, they sell off the pieces at great discounts during off-season clearances. However, to make sure that you get a rally nice (in fact the best possible discount wedding gown), you need to scour for one and shop around a bit. If might so happen that you might not always get lucky to find your best discount wedding gown at the most competitive price in the first stop you visit. Hence, that little extra effort always pays off in terms of saving your substantial money on your discount wedding gown.

eBay Outlet: eBay is a great place to buy things at great discounts. It definitely helps you find your wedding gowns at great discounts as well. The good news is you can probably buy designers wedding gowns at half their prices at times. However, while you shop around on eBay, just make sure you are buying it from a reputable seller as you don’t want to end up purchasing a stained or ripped discount wedding gown for your wedding. Never hesitate from asking a lot of questions that might come to your mind regarding the discount wedding gown you want to purchase.

Free Classified Ads: Classified ads are often considered one of the most potential platforms where you can find your discount wedding gowns easily. Usually, newly wedded brides often use classified ads to sell of their wedding gowns at discounted prices. Since the condition of those discounted wedding gowns are mostly new, they can serve your purpose to a great extent. While free classified ads are a great way to buy discount wedding gowns, you still have to inquire about the wedding gowns as much as you can to make sure the weeding gowns are in decent conditions.

Bridal Shows: Check out the bridal shows and chances, you won’t be disappointed. Bridal shows allow you to meet a lot of wedding gown suppliers and they often want to sell of their collection at great discount on specific days, especially on the last day. Hence, the last day at a Bridal Show can be a great opportunity to secure that good looking wedding gown at great discount.

Bridal Forums: There are many online bridal forums that often come to your rescue when you are looking out for discount bridal gowns. More often than not, you will find members posting their used and secondhand bridal gowns on sale at great discounts. Sometime, they sell wedding gowns that were never worn at all! If you get extremely lucky, you might as well get one of those at discount.

Buying discount bridal gowns is one of the smartest decisions you can take on your wedding. Wedding is just a one-day affair and choosing discount bridal gowns is a wiser option than spending a fortune on a new one. No matter how expensive your weeding gowns are, you are least likely to use it frequently in your lifetime. Hence, it’s not logical to spend a lot on your expensive wedding gowns while there are cheaper options available at your disposal. Good luck with your search for discount bridal gowns!

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-find-discount-wedding-gowns/feed How to go About Selecting Maternity Wedding Dresseshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-go-about-selecting-maternity-wedding-dresses http://tipdeck.com/how-to-go-about-selecting-maternity-wedding-dresses#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 02:02:52 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3556 How to go About Selecting Maternity Wedding Dresses How to go About Selecting Maternity Wedding DressesOnly because you are pregnant doesn’t mean that you shall be deprived of looking good on your most special day- your wedding. Rather you should overcome the feeling of being overgrown and start focusing on how you can enhance your present looks in an elegant manner. Never ever think about buying yourself a traditional oversized maternity wedding dress just because you are pregnant and are going to show on that day. Weddings are a very special occasion for every woman and they have a right to look glamorous and beautiful on that day. Avoid scanning those maternity websites that house only a limited selection of maternity wedding dresses. Have a look at the following points to know how one can go about the task of choosing the best and stylish maternity wedding dresses:

  • Try going through each and every catalogue, magazine and website that you come across regarding the style and designs of maternity wedding dresses. Remember to first zero in on your kind of design that you would love to wear on your wedding. There are several designs that are available today on the net and magazines on maternity wedding dresses. Many women like lacey and light designs whereas some others prefer A-line and structured designs. These days you can also find a lot of modern maternity wedding dress designs like strapless and halters. Do not hesitate to experiment with the designs and make yourself look gorgeous. After you have selected the particular design that you want your wedding dress to be made on, make sure that you either cut out the design or print it out and save it for later.
  • Visit a wedding dress store and start choosing all those dress designs that match to that you had selected earlier. You would find yourself loaded with options that match your style and design, make sure that you try everyone of them on. This will help you in narrowing down your choices to a few and then ask the dress designer to show you the same dress in about 2 sizes up. However here you have to sure of about how far along your pregnancy you shall be on your wedding day. Incase you think that you shall be near about four months pregnant at the time of your wedding, you really do not have to bother much as the belly wont be showing much during that stage. But if you are going to be around seven or eight months pregnant at the time of your wedding, make sure that you try on the larger sizes of your favorite designs with a pillow in place where your belly would be. This can help you getting an idea of how big you are going to be and how the dress would look on you.
  • There are also various styles of wedding dresses that can actually flatter a would-be-mom and make her belly appear cute. Designs like a strapless A-line dress covered with lace and a long train can surely accentuate the looks of a pregnant woman. Do not hesitate to accessorize your dress with sashes having pendants. This creates the look of an empire waist and can make you a look like a beautiful bride on your wedding. It is very important to take the opinion of your family and friends before you finalize the maternity wedding dress. Have them look at you with the dress on and then take their feedback about your looks.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-go-about-selecting-maternity-wedding-dresses/feed How to Make Modern Wedding Dresseshttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-modern-wedding-dresses http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-modern-wedding-dresses#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:03:24 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3516 How to Make Modern Wedding Dresses1 How to Make Modern Wedding DressesBreaking the shackles of traditional wedding dress designs, modern brides have gone a step ahead to be brave enough to wear a wedding dress that suits and matches her personality and attitude. What good a dress that doesn’t do justice to her personality that matters most on her wedding day? The brides of today have come out of the shell that was put upon them by their family and society at large. They are now willing to experiment with designs, colors and even fabrics! The wedding dresses that are available today in the market are designed keeping in mind the attitude and modernity of today’s woman. Girls today are open to the idea of using their wedding dress again for any other occasion and therefore want their wedding dress to be made accordingly. Gone are the days when wedding dresses were considered as a one-time use garment. Today the brides make their own choices in terms of its use and design. Let us have a look at the certain aspects of modern wedding dresses and how they can be designed for the modern bride:

  • The most important aspect of a modern wedding dress is its color. Though white is the most popular and accepted color for wedding dresses, modern brides are more than willing to widen their options. Many brides have experimented with colors like blue, light pink, light brown or even champagne. Some have had their dresses in white but have teamed it up with a pair of black lace gloves or may be even pearls of the color pink. One can also find modern brides accessorizing their white wedding dress with a pair of colored shoes!
  • Another very vital aspect of modern wedding dresses is its length. Long and flowing wedding gowns have become a thing of the past. These days’ brides are spotted with wedding dresses that are much shorter in length. Modern day brides are not afraid to wear a wedding dress that is knee length or even mid-thigh length. Depending on the personality of the woman, she can choose a wedding dress for her. Those girls who are really brave can also think about wearing a micro mini wedding dress and team it up with opaque tights. However be sure to seek your fiancé’s idea about the dress before wearing it!
  • Gowns that had long sleeves and umbrella shaped skirts have really become ancient now. Today brides are willing to experiment with dresses that are different in terms of its symmetry or are rather asymmetrical! One shouldered wedding dresses and dresses that are cut on a bias can really give a wedding dress its much needed modernity. One can try out these asymmetrical cuts in sleeves or in the length of the wedding dress. They can make the gown look very modern and classy. You can also try out a veil that cascades over one side of the head so that amazing silhouette is created. Another type is to make a dress out of satin and then covering it asymmetrically with lace. It can surely make heads turn at your wedding.
  • Lace is something that can never go out of style. The only thing to be kept in mind while designing a modern wedding dress is where to use the lace. These days beaded lace is available in the market that can make your dream of a modern wedding dress come true. Use the lace to beautify the bodice or use it to cover the entire dress, it can make your wedding dress the most unique.

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