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I don't see any trousers just the bottom hem of her dress.
Moonmaiden23 said:When I first heard who the designer was, I was concerned. Not really a fan of the late Alexander McQueen's work. BUT..
I am sure that in 20 years, Kate will not cringe when she looks at her wedding photos.....
This photo beautifully highlights the lace detailing running along the bottom of the dress! Just stunning!
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkfm2vRdPC1qf735jo1_500.jpg
Her waist was fierce! Beautifull
I see Grace Kelly, but I also see Princess Margaret- maybe in the way the waist and skirt are?
With wedding gowns, there are only so many variations on a classic style. Just because it had lace does not make it a copy of the late HSH's gowns. I have to say I was more than impressed with the design.
I thought her make up looked great; I guess I'm just out of touch with everything...so I'll just go merrily along my way.
no you are not, I also was very impressed with the dress. The problem is with others.
Major designers, interviewed about the dress, are saying it was inspired by both Queen Elizabeth's and Prince Grace's dress, as well as being modern and updated from both. There's an article somewhere that lists like 6 major designers, including Lagerfeld, all saying just about the same thing - and they all liked the dress very much.
Returning to the mid-century notions of dress is not a bad idea at all.
As for Princess Grace being an AMERICAN, she was also a COMMONER, and therefore, there's a connection between Catherine and Grace, both of whom married well above the station of their birth.
It would be really odd if British designers never incorporated looks from outside their own national boundaries (silk is after all, originally Chinese) - and isn't Cartier French? The fact that British designers can look about the world and make a design that works for a home grown British lass is a good advertisement for British design. But total originality? That's not what was wanted or needed here.
The fact that Princess Grace's dress is, in my view, the most iconic of all wedding dresses, was not lost on Sarah Burton or Kate.
??? I was born into a well off family in America too, but that doesn't make me anything more than a commoner. We don't have aristocracy in America, even if you are born wealthy and into a well-established family.
As for being a movie star -- even less "aristocratic"!
I'll be out of touch along with you, cause I definitely agree with your post.With wedding gowns, there are only so many variations on a classic style. Just because it had lace does not make it a copy of the late HSH's gowns. I have to say I was more than impressed with the design.
I thought her make up looked great; I guess I'm just out of touch with everything...so I'll just go merrily along my way.
Catherine looked tired, but she seemed happier than William. When she was walking down the aisle, William looked maybe once and turned around. I did not see him excited or wowed by his bride. He seemed tired. Harry looked happier and more animated about the bride. Even when her father is lifting the veil, William is reading or singing...He did not seem excited.
The evening dress is nice but as I look at it more I agree that it should have some color or something.
Both dresses are not in McQueen style IMO.
i noticed something on the evening and morning gown. I thought it wasnt detachable...and thought that theres laces at the bottom of the gown and might be different from the evening one. But I somehow noticed that shes actually wearing a top? and the skirt for the evening instead of the full piece?
If u look carefully, noticed that u can slightly see through the top at her waist area?
Hmm looking at the waist area of the day gown..
Maybe I'm wrong..if we can take a look at the back pic of her in evening gown probably see if its same design or theres a wrap up lace thingy..or the hooks behind, but owell Sarah Burton is smart enough cos Kate wears a coat over it and just covered on the right area on her back!
I think if it is indeed detachable, I must say that Sarah Burton is really terrific! She might even change the concept of wedding dresses for future! hiding it so well!
My guess: silk strapless top > tuck in lace long sleeves see through > wrap detachable skirt..
and for evening, slip on skirt..
I'm just guessing hehe after some of u thought and suggested its same piece