Historical Royal Dresses

those who follow my blog know that I have a thing for long sleeve dresses. I just find them so modest and regal, and always flattering (no fat rolls in the armpits of a strapless gown thank you!)

Here are a few I found of past royals

Princess Ann and Mark Phillips (love the bell sleeves!)


Queen Elizabeth



The ultimate Princess Grace of Monaco

more dresses with sleeves!

anyone who has been a regular reader of my blog will know I am seriously struggling to find a modern, cute, stylish dress with sleeves. Loving this one though!

from pronovias

love this from one of Jlo's weddings... (via People)

Loving Langer

I'm currently loving Peter Langer! How great are these dresses!?





those who know me well would probably guess that #3 is my fav... :)

Gorgeous Cover-up's

I'm searching high and low for some flattering cover-up's/boleros. here are a few of the ones I have shortlisted as my fav's!

The Kerala coat from Reva Designs by Reva Mivasagar.


and



Another Reva Design!



From UK designer Megan Park

Tank Dresses

This dress, the Cara Mia Colette from Bellisima Bridal is gorgeous!


Manuel Mota from Pronovias


Jim Hjelm


from Pronovias

some more dress ideas!

those who are following my blog-world know that i'm on a quest for the PERFECT dress. :) aren't all girls? :P well, my specifications are a bit different as I know for a fact that I do NOT want strapless. That seriously eliminates about 3/4 of the hottest dresses out there... hopefully some of the photos i've posted (and will continue to post) will help the non-strapless brides out! enjoy!

from the lovely Birnbaum and Bullock


and

Rosa Clara

I guess I'm on a bit of a gown kick at the moment. I'm loving the elegance of this dress. Looks almost princessy! Why are all the designers that *heart* in Spain??? :(
So far!

From Rosa Clara

bridesmaids anyone?

here are a few cute ideas for maids. I guess i'm thinking about a black and white look!

from Tracy Reese


from Marchesa via net-a-porter


these Calvin Klein dresses can be found at Nordstrom/Macys and other dept stores at pretty affordable prices!

Valentino for Pronovias

*Sigh* these dresses are just wonderful. I imagine quite a lot of $$$ too. A gal can dream...

Valentino for Pronovias

gowns...with sleeves!

It has been quite a difficult mission finding cute, contemporary, chic dresses with sleeves. Here are some that I managed to find from Spanish design house Pronovias' Runway Show (courtesy of brides.com)

from Pronovias 2008 Spain Runway show. Manuel Mota for Pronovias

I'm actually really digging this jacket, which is modest enough for a house of worship ceremony, yet can be removed for dancing later on!

Isaac Mizrahi for Target

I was playing on Target's US website, and noticed that Isaac Mizrahi has started designing wedding items! How amazing is that! Not only are the dresses and veils stylish, they are totally affordable (Think around $100 US for the dress, and $17 US for the veil!)! As a budget conscious fashionista, it makes me warm and fuzzy to see stylish, modern and totally affordable designs (sizes US 2-18!) coming from such a well known and much loved designer. Yay Isaac!