2009 Bridal Fashion Flared Skirts

The gowns this season have a serious kick. It was all about the modified A-line (slim through the waist with a dramatic structured skirt); trumpets and mermaids; and dropped waists with fluted skirts.


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Ribbons and ruffles go from high school to high fashion with this satin and taffeta gown by

Platinum for Priscilla of Boston.


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Strapless, embossed silk organza gown with a fit-and-flare skirt and a pleated bustline and hem by

Melissa Sweet.


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Strapless gown with a flared skirt and a dark blue satin sash at the waist by

Janell Berte Couture.


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Silk satin gown with a trumpet skirt and Alencon lace and crystal bead details by

Chia Lieu.


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Strapless, silk mikado, fit-and-flare gown with a dropped waist by

Judd Waddell.


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Strapless, sheer organza silk gown with a hand-tucked bodice, a Petersham ribbon belt, and a circle skirt by

Amy Kuschel Bride.


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Strapless, faille gown with a dropped waist and a crisscross bodice by

Amsale.


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Chantilly lace gown with a fit-and-flare skirt and beaded banding at the Empire waist by

Melissa Sweet.


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Strapless gown with a flared skirt, a black sash, and ruching on the bodice and dropped waist by

Venus.


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Strapless, mermaid-style gown with an embroidered bodice by

Ines Di Santo.

2009 Spring Bridal Cool Cover-ups

Jackets, boleros, cardigans, capelets -- the designers were paying as much attention to the cover-up as the gown itself. Check out the structured satin-sleeved jackets, fur shrugs, and flowy beaded sheer capelets.

 


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Strapless, lace gown with a matching jacket by

Elizabeth Fillmore.


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Antique Duchesse satin, modified A-line gown with a pleated net and beaded bodice and a Duchesse satin bolero by

Tara Keely.


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Strapless, crepe back satin gown with a beaded bodice and a lace-lined coat accented with ostrich roses by

Platinum for Priscilla of Boston.


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Strapless, polished silk tulle gown with an asymmetrically draped bodice and paired with a gathered tulle bolero embellished with pearls by

Monique Lhuillier.


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Duchesse satin gown with a sheer silk cape by

Carmela Sutera.


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Strapless, A-line gown with ribbon at the midriff and a sheer shrug by

Sassi Holford.


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Silk satin and chiffon gown with sheer sleeves and a jeweled embellishment at the waist by

Jenny Packham.


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Strapless gown with a modified trumpet skirt and an embroidered jacket by

Monique Lhuillier.


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Jackets are indeed a trend, but this avant-garde design from St. Pucchi makes for a one-of-a-kind couture cover-up. Fabric circles are tightly strung together to create a floppy, fashion-forward look.

St. Pucchi


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Sheath with an Empire waist and a sheer, embroidered bolero by

Mori Lee.