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.