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“Say Yes To The Dress,” But What If…

Gwen Stefani rocked a pink dress

Sure you can “Say Yes to the Dress,”… but what if you are just not that kind of gal? Here at Glö we celebrate individuality and uniqueness. So if you have always dreamed of heading to a Kleinfeld in NYC then we say, “Go for it!” But what if you just aren’t sure about how you want to approach dress buying? (Or you ask “Kleinfeld, who?” like our founder Taryn did…) Here are some ideas and thoughts you may consider.

Dress Shopping. If you are lucky enough to live by some great stores, why not go see what they have for dresses? Head out with some trusted pals and explore what shades of color, cuts, sleeves, necklines, and arm types work best for you. Once you know what you like your vision is shaped and your world opens up. If you want something special you may not want to pick something off a rack (or you may, I certainly would have if I had liked anything) you can hit up vintage stores and the Internet.

Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses. Once you know what you are looking for maybe it is an option worth checking out. This is best for brides that do not want to pay full price for a dress, are comfortable having a dress that has been gently used, and who maybe just want to find a dress they liked a few years ago and cannot seem to find this season. If you’re interested in this option – check out these sites:

If you are interested in more vintage-y dresses you may also have luck on Ebay or TheFrock.com, though these may be pricey. If you purchase a gently worn dress that fits you well you may be able to enlist a talented tailor. Tailors and dress makers can create an antique or vintage look with simple adjustments, add-ons, or the perfect tucks, folds and lace. This is a great option to explore.

Rent a Dress. I first heard about this trend a few years ago when The Huffington Post ran an article from The Wall Street Journal. It appeared that a budget savvy fashionista set was emerging in New York City. The type of woman that would rather spend her money on a fabulous honeymoon in the Maldives than a dress she’d wear once. The kind of gal that loves glamor, fashion, and the fast life was not about to get sentimental about a dress that was not a family heirloom or gift from a coveted designer.
Rent a wedding dress, guess what? You can rent your dress and let your bridesmaids rent their dresses too. Since this initial article Glamour and New York Wedding Mag have written articles about the great looks available and the practicality for everyone. If renting the dress is not for you, consider renting a one-of-a-kind veil or some fabulous jewelry. Would you do it?
Find more information about rentals here:

As always, celebrate your special day your own unique way.

16 Jun 2011

Inspiration

Glö-Poll: What do you think of non-traditional dresses? (and last week’s results)

Lots of you had fun chiming in on this poll, so we kept it up for a bit longer than usual. Thanks for all your replies!

Looks like the majority of our voters are thrilled to have kiddos at their main event, and very few of you were impartial about whether or not kids were there. Hopefully that gives those of you in the wedding planning phase of life assurance that it’s not only okay, but also common, to specify whether or not kids are welcome.

Chart courtesy of http://piecolor.com/

Now for this week’s poll! Now remember, this is not just referring to wedding dresses – it includes both bride and groom attire. We’d love to hear from some guys out there – your thoughts on what you’ll be wearing!

Remember, if you have a comment outside of the answers available, you can click the “post comments” link inside the poll box. ALSO (be excited), we added a link to “suggest a poll!” So, if you’ve been struggling with something pertaining to your wedding, or just curious about something, and want to know what other people would do in your shoes, we’d LOVE to post your question for you!!

18 Apr 2011

Inspiration

A wedding dress to dance in

A few weeks ago, I was reminiscing about wedding dress choices with one of my closest friends Mandy. As a little background – both of us love (and I mean LOVE) to dance. We’re not going to win Dancing with the Stars any time soon – but man, we love to bop and shake to the beat. My friend got married several years before I did, and I always thought that she made one of the best decisions regarding her dress. She chose a dance-able dress. She did it on purpose and it was awesome. What is a dance-able dress you ask? Well…it’s just that – something that you can move in. Something you’re free to rock around the floor in without worry of tripping, ripping, or popping (out) of the thing as you strut your stuff. It’s not too tight, not too low, and certainly not too long. Her dress was beautiful – and she looked amazing. And you could just tell she was having the best time on the dance floor rockin’ that outfit.

Author’s note: Mandy just reminded me that she actually broke one of her dress straps during our particularly enthusiastic version of YMCA. Even one strap down, that dress didn’t budge. Now that’s what I call totally dance-able. (Even the bridesmaids were front and center in dance-able outfits! Can you find me in the crowd?)

Oh and she wore super comfortable shoes that she could walk around on all day. Bonus that they were PINK!

When the time came for me to choose my own dress – I was determined to have something danceable. I went in for my alterations with specific instructions about how many centimeters above the ground my dress needed to be. I was set on having a low-maintenance, wearable outfit. However, (probably because all of the negotiations were done in Italian between my husband – who sat in another room so as not to see the dress – and the nice Italian lady making the alterations) I didn’t come out with exactly what I’d hoped for. Don’t get me wrong – I loved my dress – it was flowy and swirly in all the right places. It gave a satisfying swish as I bounced around the dance floor. BUT my fatal error was allowing the dress-lady to talk me into a longer hem than I wanted. All in the name of photos. She seemed so heartbroken at the idea of my dress being too short in the pictures, that I gave in. As a result, I ended up holding my dress up all night to avoid triping, flipping and slipping.

So the moral of the story – know what you want from your wedding outfit – and make sure you go after it! If comfort and dance-ability are high on your list, then definitely give some thought to what it will actually be like to wear your outfit on the day! If you’re happy on the inside – you’ll shine on the outside. (And that will show on the dance floor.)

2 Dec 2010