Dress was bought at Vera Wang store in Chicago, IL. Ivory strapless soft mermaid silk crepe gown with cut-out back and cowl detail.
Quote from Vera Wang: "The minimalist gown is one of my constant reference points and inspirations, across all of my collections. Minimalism is more than an aesthetic: it can be a philosophy, a way of looking at the world. It’s a celebration of simple, beautiful things, things that give us space to reflect and appreciate and even swoon over. I consider Odelle this collection’s minimalist masterpiece.
When you design a gown this clean and minimal, everything has to be perfect. There’s no beading or lace to distract you. The design, the construction, the sewing have to be flawless, and every seam has to be in the right place. Odelle is built up from multiple layers of crepe, with just enough structure in the bodice, in the form of soft boning, so it stays up. The bodice is soft and pliable, like a second skin.
Everything is designed to drape perfectly and cleanly, like a column of soft light. The whole dress is such a celebration of eternal, joyful sensuality. With these unadorned, beautiful, clean lines, it’s the perfect choice for an outdoor wedding, a garden or beach ceremony. It’s soft, it’s seductive, and of course it’s so simple and sweet.
There’s a windowpane back to the gown, so she can feel the air just kissing that bare skin — I imagine this bride celebrating the ‘now,’ and appreciating the beauty of being where she is, being in her skin, being loved."