Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 25 · column 5 of 6 · from the scan, no model involved
personality. And there currently are many flattering options in late-day and evening silhouettes.
“What they want to avoid are dresses that look mousey and don’t have the presence of glamour,” adds Tober.
If you can’t find a look that suits you in the stores, join the 38 percent of brides who either sew or have their gowns made each year.
And as patterns become more sophisticated, that means up-to-theminute styles are available in pattern books the same season they appear in the stores.
As in store-bought gowns, says Cindy Rose, fashion director for Vogue/Butterick, this year’s bridal patterns reflect a new interest in the neckline.
“Vogue and Butterick feature bare-shoulder looks, sweetheart necklines and big bow detailing with bows at the shoulders and at the waist,” said Rose.
Also new from Butterick, look for fitted gowns that hug the body to the knee and then flare out at the bottom.
Sewing allows you to choose sequined lace or re-embroidered white lace that uses pale pink in the trim.
“Another way to use pink — a very important color this year,” says Rose, “is as an underlining, topped by sheer white or ecru. ”
The headpiece a bride chooses should suit her taste, personality and hairstyle. Sewing offers great flexibility, not to mention a great price break for the bride’s headpiece and veil.
“This year, women are choosing single-, double-and triple-layer veils in a variety of lengths,” says Rose.
She added, “Silk fabric flowers and dried flowers are very important, as are sequin appliques.”
And as more women move away from traditional wreaths to more free-form veils, look for bows and layers of tulle.
84.8%