When Experts are full of BS
Did that fashion "expert" on GMA this morning really say "strapless looks good on everyone"? She's obviously never been to a midwestern wedding. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've seen bridesmaids, and even some brides, who were told that lie and unfortunately believed it. The end result is usually some sadly self-conscious young women who clearly wish they were wearing anything else.
True, bridesmaids dresses are notorious for being bad fashion choices anyway. You have to try to find a style that works for women of a variety of body types. The color has to work on a rainbow of skin tones and hair colors (and sometimes those hair colors really are a rainbow.) The latest fashion trends may not be trendy in photos 20 years from now, but just look silly. (Anyone remember floppy hats from the 70's?) But strapless dresses never seem to go away because "experts" keep repeating lies like "strapless looks good on everyone."
The truth is, strapless dresses look good on very few women! Too many bridesmaids who struggle with their weight (and I say this as someone who does) have overflowed the confines of the strapless dress for decades. And I don't just mean their cleavage. Strapless dresses do nothing to conceal the excess that bulges over the top from all directions.
And speaking of cleavage.... I have lost count of how many young women who are extremely well-endowed have walked the long aisle praying that this dress without anything holding it up does not fall down to result in a clip on America's Funniest Home Videos. Let me tell you, women repeatedly pulling their dress up is NOT a good look.
On the other end of the spectrum, bridesmaids who are too skinny don't look particularly attractive in strapless either. It just emphasizes their "gazelle-like" necks.... making them look like a giraffe instead. Protruding collar bones are not especially attractive either.
So I may not be an "expert," but after doing almost two decades of weddings, I think my experience must count for something. Trust me, brides-to-be. You will be doing your bridesmaids a big favor if you skip the advice and the lies, and pass over those strapless dresses for your wedding unless all your bridesmaids are perfect models.
True, bridesmaids dresses are notorious for being bad fashion choices anyway. You have to try to find a style that works for women of a variety of body types. The color has to work on a rainbow of skin tones and hair colors (and sometimes those hair colors really are a rainbow.) The latest fashion trends may not be trendy in photos 20 years from now, but just look silly. (Anyone remember floppy hats from the 70's?) But strapless dresses never seem to go away because "experts" keep repeating lies like "strapless looks good on everyone."
The truth is, strapless dresses look good on very few women! Too many bridesmaids who struggle with their weight (and I say this as someone who does) have overflowed the confines of the strapless dress for decades. And I don't just mean their cleavage. Strapless dresses do nothing to conceal the excess that bulges over the top from all directions.
And speaking of cleavage.... I have lost count of how many young women who are extremely well-endowed have walked the long aisle praying that this dress without anything holding it up does not fall down to result in a clip on America's Funniest Home Videos. Let me tell you, women repeatedly pulling their dress up is NOT a good look.
On the other end of the spectrum, bridesmaids who are too skinny don't look particularly attractive in strapless either. It just emphasizes their "gazelle-like" necks.... making them look like a giraffe instead. Protruding collar bones are not especially attractive either.
So I may not be an "expert," but after doing almost two decades of weddings, I think my experience must count for something. Trust me, brides-to-be. You will be doing your bridesmaids a big favor if you skip the advice and the lies, and pass over those strapless dresses for your wedding unless all your bridesmaids are perfect models.
posted by Kris at 12/02/2009 08:51:00 AM
1 Comments:
Oh, man, truer words were never spoken! I swear, strapless has been the only style for brides and bridemaids alike and the only result is women of all sizes at the most elegant of occasions desperately hiking up their tops when they "think" no one is looking. Believe me, someone is always looking and it isn't pretty! I say, bring back the sleeves!
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