A fairytale in chiffon . . .

Hey bridesmaids … the time has come to stop dropping subtle hints in the form of magazine cut outs, to the bride to be about the trendy, “could possibly wear again” dresses you would prefer her to buy. There is no longer a need to quote lines from the movie 27 dresses, and tonight you can dream of things other than the flames of your torch devouring yards of sequins and velveteen. That’s right ladies the Gods have finally answered your prayers in the form of the Lela Rose collection. I promise that in this line, you won’t find any frilly frocks with matching parasols that even have Little Bo Peep running for the hills. Instead you’ll get beautiful flowing chiffon and stunning silk taffeta, subtle feminine details, and a dress that is sure to make both you and the bride happy.

And while Lela Rose has many pieces to choose from, I would like to pay special attention to three that really stick out. I see these beautiful dresses every day I come into the shop and I feel like they would make a great addition to any of the spring and summer weddings coming up. Picture a Midsummer’s Night Dream meets New York’s Upper East side. Cocktail length Crinkle Chiffon with shirring at the natural waist, makes for a clean, crisp look while the hand worked rosettes at the neckline give this dress a romantic twist, sure to inspire a fairytale ending to the day of all days. And yes ladies you can wear this dress again! The length, fit and unique details make this the perfect cocktail piece. I would definitely sport this out on a dinner date or a night with the girls. This can also be perfect for a summer picnic by dressing it down with a cute pair of ballet flats, but that’s a whole other blog!

Now if you’re worried about options, there’s no need. All three dresses come in the same material with a natural waistline and matching belt, with the option of three different necklines - scoop, square or halter. Not to mention the plethora of color options to choose from. All I have to say is Mint is the new black!

So brides before you start tracing patterns on your bathroom curtains (unless you’re a creative soul who loves a challenge!), remember there’s another affordable and trendy solution that’s sure to get you an extra toast!