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This darling mini features a soft, small-scale pink ginghamprint thats made for sunshine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dress 1890s C.I.40.106.42a, b, Gift of Mrs

Non-traditional wedding dresses like these give a fresh twist on classic silhouettes

Choosing heavier fabrics like velvet or satin helps maintain warmth despite exposed shoulders

Fabrics to avoid Very stiff fabrics such as heavy cotton canvas or taffeta Very lightweight or transparent fabrics such as chiffon or voile Fabrics with large prints that may interrupt the seam lines and shaping These fabrics may restrict movement, distort the fit, or prevent the dress from achieving its smooth, fitted silhouette