With a sweetheart neckline enhancing the bust area and gathering details across the bodice, it creates a flattering contour
The early mantelet or mantelet, mantles clothing of 1730 began life as a simple silk or taffeta cape with a scarf-like formation
Ladies have far more flexibility: dressy or fashionable casual both work, and the only real no-gos are flip flops, sandals and athletic shoes
There was a hole in the market for more affordable and less formal bridal wear when the brand got into the game, but now that space has become overcrowded: Anthropologie (BHLDN), Reformation, ASOS, and more high street retailers offer bridal, and ready-to-wear lines now increasingly churn out chic white dresses that could double as wedding dresses
The locally-owned boutique aims to make finding your dream dress an unforgettable part of your wedding journey