September 21, 2005
By: Denise Hawthorn
Website: http://www.elegant-wedding-dresses.com
Wedding Gown Petticoats — The Way To Enhance The Beauty Of Your Wedding Gown
Wedding gown petticoats give full and formal appearance to bridal gowns. They vary in the amount of structure provided. Some are designed to give maximum fullness while others are designed only to give a slight puff to the gown. Bridal gowns are among those few silhouettes that still have petticoats underneath them. A bridal gown pr dress is a complement to the wedding gown petticoat and hence its fabric, length and yardage need to be properly chosen. Fabrics make a difference as they stand out. A gown or dress made of stiffer fabrics of net and organdy adds more fullness in comparison to petticoats of softer materials. Generally, petticoats come in 10 yard steps, from 20 yards up to a very full from 100 yards to 160 yards.
Recently, a complete range of petticoats from single layer hoop petticoats suitable for A-line dress styles up to a petticoat of 6 layers of shaped net was launched by Jupon. Besides giving smooth fullness to the wedding gowns it gives an advantage of tummy control too. Jupon has showcased 14 designs which are available in one size that fits all 8 - 16 with extra large as an option. However, brides who have second hand dress or make their own gown face the problem of a suitable petticoat for their marriage. In this case an independent retailer like Petticoat Dreams is a good place to visit. Their range is available online at Bridal at Petticoat Dreams: http://www.bridal.petticoatdreams.co.uk.
About
The Author:
Denise Hawthorn is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.elegant-wedding-dresses.com.
As one of 12 children, she has designed numerous wedding gowns for both friends and family. Denise is an experienced seamstress, and has become a self appointed expert.