Lori’s question from last week (about what to wear with bridesmaid dresses) started Katharine’s and my wheels turning about all of the different options out there for wedding day attire.
In this day and age (which makes me sound like a grandmother, but oh well!), there are SO many options, from super formal to just-rolled-out-of-bed casual.
With all these options, we thought it might be nice to do a brief overview of the many possibilities. (Okay, we won’t be covering just-rolled-out-of-bed. But you know what I mean!) You can use our guide to heed sartorial etiquette, or to gain general awareness of which rules you’re breaking :) Let’s begin!
The most formal option for daytime wear (anytime before 6pm) is a black or Oxford gray cutaway coat, black or gray striped trousers, a pearl gray waistcoat, stiff white shirt, stiff fold-down collar with gray-and-black striped four-in-hand tie or wing collar with ascot, gray gloves, black silk socks, and black kid shoes. Whew! This is NOT a common look for weddings today, but we did manage to turn up a few examples:
Image credit: Jen Huang. See more from this wedding here!
The most formal option for traditional evening attire consists of a black tailcoat and trousers, a white pique waistcoat, a starched-front shirt with a wing collar, a white bow tie, white gloves, black silk socks, black patent-leather shoes or pumps or black kid smooth-toed shoes. Tuxedos are also acceptable. Not as elusive as the formal daytime option, and more popular in the South than other regions of the country, but still fairly rare.
For a semiformal daytime wedding, the groom might wear a suit-style dark gray or black sack (straight-backed) coat, matching trousers, a soft or white pleated shirt, a four-in-hand tie, and black smooth-toed shoes. For all of you non-menswear experts, that’s basically your standard “nice suit.” A dove gray waistcoat was the traditional pairing with this look, but grooms are switching things up left and right these days. A very popular option!
For a semiformal evening wedding, the attire options are split by seasons. For a winter wedding, a black or midnight blue tuxedo is most appropriate. Here, Katharine’s groom Kyle models the look with aplomb:
In the summer, a white dinner jacket and black cummerbund can be substituted.
Either can be paired with a pleated or pique soft shirt with attached collar, a black cummerbund and black bow tie, and a pair of black patent-leather or kid shoes. No gloves.
For informal day or evening weddings, it really starts to get loose. Lighter-weight suits or jackets and trousers, white suits, seersucker suits, khaki suits, khakis and navy blazers, trousers and suspenders… the sartorial options are almost limitless. Just remember to keep whatever you do choose in good taste and in keeping with the ceremony and reception location and time of year.
So, ladies: what will your men be wearing on the big day? Leave us a note in the comments!
Lastly, let’s have a big round of applause for Mr. Bryan Johnson! I turned to A Bryan Photo for the lion’s share of these images. If you’re ever looking for wedding inspiration (and great photography, of course), look no further than their galleries!
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Kaitlyn, February 16, 2011 3:20 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite dress is the Freshwater Pearl. When paired with heels, this stunning white dress will be great to wear to a fancy dinner for my birthday this summer .
Kristy, February 16, 2011 3:26 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Sooo many cute dresses, however, I am in love with the Champs Elysees dress.
The peekaboo pleating sold me the minute I saw it. Put some fun colorful shoes with the dress and this will make the perfect outfit for some pictures!
Elyse, February 16, 2011 3:29 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Love the mauna kea! It would work perfectly for any occasion!
Sara W., February 16, 2011 3:47 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite is the Sheep Meadow dress. I've been eyeing it for a few weeks now!
Melly S., February 16, 2011 4:07 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I have been a longtime admirer of Shabby Apple! It's a toss-up for me between the Ingrid dress and the Forbidden City dress. Both very beautiful and versatile!!
Clara G., February 16, 2011 4:10 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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This was tough! I found four that I love. Bonheur, New Caledonia, Oh la la, and B17 bombshell! My speicail occasion is a college graduation / engagement party for my fiance and I. We both graduate from the University of Alabama, so I think my perfect dress needs to have a little crimson/red in it! If I had to choose, I would pick the Oh La La dress. Its a little Alabama-ish and fun for a shrimp boil family get together. This dress would make me so confident when many of my family member's meet my fiance's family for the first time!! I hop I win!!! :)
Julie, February 16, 2011 4:15 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I want the Pina Colada dress!
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Julie, February 16, 2011 4:16 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I like shabby apple on facebook
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Leika, February 16, 2011 4:16 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love Shabby Apple! All of their dresses are lovely, but the recent warm weather here has put me in a springtime kind of mood, so my current favorite is The Traveler. It would be perfect as a light summer dress to wear for my birthday/anniversary (they're two days apart)!
Michelle L, February 16, 2011 4:16 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I adore the L'Opera Dress. It so sweet and romantic and I would feel like a million bucks wearing it to my rehearsal dinner!
Callie, February 16, 2011 4:16 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love Shabby Apple--in fact I've blogged about my favorite dresses on their site before!
My favorite is sheep meadow and I'd love to wear it to a summer party.
Callie, February 16, 2011 4:17 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I like shabby apple on FB (Callie Alley)
Angela Morgan, February 16, 2011 4:21 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite is the Cleo and Antony style in the kunzite color and I would like to wear it to my first bridal shower!
Melissa W, February 16, 2011 4:21 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE the Cortez dress from the Baja Collection! The ruffles and cap sleeve will make it a wonderful dress to wear to our rehearsal dinner, as our wedding will be in September. I love the sash and military-style buttons, adding some flare. Very pretty dresses.
Chelsi, February 16, 2011 4:31 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE the freshwater pearl dress. It would be absolutely perfect to wear to our rehearsal dinner this summer! :)
Kristin, February 16, 2011 4:35 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I am having my engagement pictures taken in mid-April, and the Le Soleil dress couldn't be any more perfect for my shoot! Bright, sunshiney, and playful! I would LOVE to win this dress!
Thanks for the giveaway SW and Shabby Apple!
Alaina, February 16, 2011 4:40 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I haven't heard of Shabby Apple before but I like a lot of their dresses! The Sophistique, Ingrid, Fifth Avenue, and El Capitan-- I want them all!
Chelsi, February 16, 2011 4:40 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the freshwater pearl dress. It would be PERFECT to wear to my rehearsal dinner this summer! :)
Sarah, February 16, 2011 4:52 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I absolutely love the Bette D. dress! It is the perfect 'little black dress' that suits for every occasion!
Tiffany Lee, February 16, 2011 4:53 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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OOOH I love Shabby Apple!
I have been drooling over LE SOLEIL for months now!
Laura, February 16, 2011 5:42 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I like the Tropical Sunshine, and would definitely wear it to some Clemson games in the fall! Sierra Nevada is gorgeous too!
Kelly Sauer, February 16, 2011 6:11 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I'm in love with the Bonheur dress - not sure if I like the bike, the Paris, or the just the romance of the thing, but I would love to own that dress...
Allyson, February 16, 2011 6:45 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I have two favorites, one is The Black Oak and the other is L'Opera. I'm getting married next fall but planning on doing an engagement photo shoot this fall and The Black Oak dress with a cute pair of boots would look great with the bright fall leaves. I would love to wear L'Opera to a bridal shower or the rehearsal dinner. I think that would look great at any wedding related event.
Sabrina, February 16, 2011 6:51 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Bonheur. It captures the romantic carefree feeling I hope to have for my entire honeymoon in April.
Kate, February 16, 2011 7:30 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE the Champs Elysees.
Sarah Gilreath, February 16, 2011 7:43 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My darling sister is getting married in June...and as the matron of honor, I will be wearing a different dress than the other bridesmaids. I need something modest, but also really stylish to go with the theme of her wedding. I have loved Shabby Apple for years and would buy every single one if I could.
My VERY favorites though are:
Bethesda Fountain or Carnival (for her wedding, since navy is one of her colors)
or L'Artiste, which would be perfect for the outdoor rehearsal dinner...PLEASE pick me!!! : )
Sarah Gilreath, February 16, 2011 7:44 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Erin, February 16, 2011 7:46 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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You were NOT kidding about it being hard to choose a favorite from Shabby Apple! Mad Men is one of my fiance's and my favorite shows and this was basically the show's fashion, but actually available for purchase! Can you say dream come true? I think one of my favorites is Skymaster--it's so gorgeous and looks completely Old Hollywood Glamorous, but is still practical to be worn today. I can see myself at the ariport welcoming home my will-then-be husband when he returns from Afghanistan this coming December!
Rachel, February 16, 2011 7:49 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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It's the Cider for me! These dresses are so classy I love it! I would wear the cider dress to the homecoming football game at the University of Tennessee because it's the perfect shade of orange for my alma mater!
Aubrey, February 16, 2011 8:02 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE the cider dress! I think its my favorite on the whole site! I'm excited you're doing this :)
Kate, February 16, 2011 8:03 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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It's so hard to choose one! However, since I'm headed to Bora-Bora for my honeymoon, I was immediately drawn to the South Pacific collection and landed on the Sacred Falls dress. I love the neckline and as a blond/blue-eyed gal, that blue is MY color!
Laura V, February 16, 2011 8:11 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the BETHESDA FOUNTAIN dress. I would wear it to my boyfriend's college graduation. I love the color, I love the bow, and the shape of it and I have the perfect shoes to wear it with :)
Gaby Fuentes, February 16, 2011 8:17 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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So many beautiful dresses. My favorite dress is CHAMPS ELYSEES. It's sophisticated to have a perfect date night.
Beck, February 16, 2011 8:35 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Azure Coast is the clear winner! Such a summery chic dress, perfect for my besties hens day where we are having a high tea. I'm planning it with some gorgeous strappy heels and I know my man will love it. Amazing line of dresses, I love it!
madelynne, February 16, 2011 8:48 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I just LOVE cockeyed optimist! I think it would be a GREAT dress to wear to mine and my fiancé's engagement session we are having in May. We are getting our pictures taken in downtown Nashville, and that pop of color would be great in an urban setting!!
Kristin Nicole, February 16, 2011 8:49 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I am not usually a big fan of orange, but I love the orange dress that you have pictured here. So many gorgeous things.
Taylor James, February 16, 2011 8:53 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Shabby Apple is the real deal, ladies!! I love the modesty of their dresses, time-tested fashion, and true quality. My favorite (LOVING the new South Pacific collection) is Nothin' Like a Dame, and I would wear it to my friend's wedding on the beach! Absolutely perfect. Trust me, whoever wins this contest is going to be super happy!!
Audrey O., February 16, 2011 9:18 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite dress is the G.Cooper dress. It is so cute! I would love to wear it to my bridal shower!
Leah, February 16, 2011 9:26 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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The Le Seine would be PERFECT to wear for a night out on our New England honeymoon!! <3
Rebecca, February 16, 2011 9:40 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I adore the Trapeze dress! It would look fabulous in engagement pictures, or anytime!
Sydney Dawn, February 16, 2011 9:44 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Wow! So glad you shared this site, what a find! I love the "Maple" dress. It is classy, sophisticated, modest, and absolutely gorgeous. I love the quasi-retro feel of this dress and therefore, I would wear it to the upcoming party celebrating my grandparents' 50th Wedding Anniversary. It would be perfect to wear around their friends and family.
Lauren, February 16, 2011 9:48 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the cider dress! I'd wear it on a weekend triP to savannah with my handsome hubby! :)
Desiree Oftedal, February 16, 2011 9:51 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I don't think it would make it to my house in time, BUT, I love the Trapeze dress. The pattern is beautiful and the dark green with the buttons, uh! to die for! :) I am doing a news spot with a South Florida CBS station next week, and that dress would be perfect to showcase my work and me! Here's hoping...
Whitney, February 16, 2011 10:35 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Oh my.. it would be so hard to choose! Shabby Apple has some adorable and chic dresses! I fell in love with 'Jacob's Pillow', and I think it would be perfect with a pair of red open-toed pumps for my shower OR rehearsal dinner in Mexico!! Thanks for introducing Shappy Apple!
Elizabeth, February 16, 2011 10:44 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I'm obsessed with the Casablanca dress!! I love the bow and collar. Its so romantic--so I'm thinking I would wear it to the rehearsal dinner or to our engagement party. Love that they have super cute bridesmaids dresses too!
Erin, February 16, 2011 11:01 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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LIZ AND DARCY in Fire Opal please!
Susan, February 16, 2011 11:49 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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LOVE the Crouching Tiger dress!!
Megan, February 17, 2011 12:49 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I'm in love with the El Capitan dress - I have a shower coming up that this would be perfect for!
Megan, February 17, 2011 12:51 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I also like SA on Facebook!
Stephanie, February 17, 2011 2:44 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I'm so glad to find Shabby Apple! They have so many amazing dresses! El Capitan, L'Opera, and B17 Bombshell were my favorites. If I had to choose, I'd go with B17 Bombshell, because I don't have a little black dress in my current wardrobe!
Kelci, February 17, 2011 9:06 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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Love these dresses! One of my favorites is the Forbidden City dress. I was originally planning to wear white to my bridal shower but this dress is adorable and would help to show off all of my hard work in the gym and dieting!
Christy Season, February 17, 2011 10:03 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Bethesda Fountain dress and I would wear it as my rehearsal dinner dress. I'm getting married in early December, so I need a semi-casual dress I can pair with tights... my colors are navy and green, so this dress would be perfect paired with a fun pair of tights and heels.
Brandy, February 17, 2011 10:16 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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Bon Voyage - Navy Pleated Skirt Bow Dress, I know the perfect place for this dress!
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Tamara, February 17, 2011 10:27 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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This is difficult, I have too many favorites! I love Black Oak, Five to Nine, Cider, New Caledonia, Scarlett Dragon, Scarlett Raven and Up and Away. All are beautiful and I would wear them to a family reunion I have coming up this summer.
Brooke Hostetler, February 17, 2011 10:29 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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This was hard but I choose the CHAMPS ELYSEES! I love it :)
Sarah, February 17, 2011 10:30 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Shanghai dress! The color is amazing! I'm throwing a wedding shower for my best friend this summer and this dress would be perfect for the occasion. I hadn't heard of Shabby Apple before, so thank you for sharing!
If you haven't seen their website before, check out www.modcloth.com. They have great stuff, too!
Brooke Hostetler, February 17, 2011 10:31 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I like Shabby Apple on Facebook!
Amber, February 17, 2011 10:48 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I really like the Fifth Ave dress - I think it'd look great in dark brown with a pair of nude pumps for a shower or a weekend trip to the wineries!
Alisha, February 17, 2011 11:01 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I am a wedding photographer pre-styling my own upcoming anniversary shoot for May. I have a a fellow photographer in mind for the shoot, and let's just say, they are "simply" fabulous!
My figure is a few decades late ... my unapologetic hour glass shape comes to life in vintage designs. The shirtwaist dress is my best friend! Needless to say, I am grateful to have discovered Shabby Apple!
I truly love many of your designs, but my heart flutters when I look at the "Carnival" and "Marseille." I know these gorgeous blues will pop out of the frame all while accentuating my eyes ... just perfect! I'd love to have one of these designs as the anchor for my shoot!
Jessica, February 17, 2011 11:07 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love Shabby Apple! I've been actually considering the Snow Melt dress for my elopement, as I'm petite and want a dress I can wear after the ceremony. That and a cute pair of Fleuvog shoes would make me a very, very happy bride indeed. My fingers are crossed, as I'm in grad school and every bit helps.
Alisha, February 17, 2011 11:09 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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As a wedding photographer, I love styling shoots for my brides. I am currently pre-styling MY own anniversary shoot for May. I have a fellow photographer in mind, and let's just say they are "simply" fabulous!
My figure is a few decades late .... vintage styles bring my hourglass shape to life. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found the Shabby Apple!
While I truly love many of the dresses, my heart flutters when I look at the "Carnival" and "Marseilles." The blues of these dresses will pop out the frame all while accentuating my eyes - Seriously. In. Love.
Turning into the "photographee" is such a challenge ... I know I'd feel confident in either of these!
Alisha, February 17, 2011 11:11 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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As a wedding photographer, I love styling shoots for my brides. I am currently pre-styling MY own anniversary shoot for May. I have a fellow photographer in mind, and let's just say they are "simply" fabulous! My figure is a few decades late .... vintage styles bring my hourglass shape to life. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found the Shabby Apple! While I truly love many of the dresses, my heart flutters when I look at the "Carnival" and "Marseilles." The blues of these dresses will pop out the frame all while accentuating my eyes - seriously. in. love. Turning into the "photographee" is such a challenge ... I know I'd feel confident in either of these!
Alisha, February 17, 2011 11:14 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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As a wedding photographer, I love styling shoots for my brides. I am currently pre-styling MY own anniversary shoot for May. I have a fellow photographer in mind, and let's just say they are "simply" fabulous!vMy figure is a few decades late .... vintage styles bring my hourglass shape to life. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found the Shabby Apple! While I truly love many of the dresses, my heart flutters when I look at the "Carnival" and "Marseilles." The blues of these dresses will pop out the frame all while accentuating my eyes - seriously. in. love. Turning into the "photographee" is such a challenge ... I know I'd feel confident in either of these!
Kelly SB, February 17, 2011 11:14 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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Craving Spring & adoring the oh so playful, 'La Soleil.'
Alisha, February 17, 2011 11:18 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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As a wedding photographer, I love styling shoots for my brides. I am currently pre-styling MY own anniversary shoot for May. I have a fellow photographer in mind, and let's just say they are "simply" fabulous! My figure is a few decades late .... vintage styles bring my hourglass shape to life. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found the Shabby Apple!
While I truly love many of the dresses, my heart flutters when I look at the "Carnival" and "Marseilles." The blues of these dresses will pop out the frame all while accentuating my eyes - seriously. in. love. Turning into the "photographee" is such a challenge ... I know I'd feel confident in either of these!
Lori, February 17, 2011 11:19 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Bethesda Fountain (the navy blue one actually featured in the post!). It's adorable and would be perfect for a spring wedding shower! There are so many adorable and classic dresses on the website.
I also friended Shabby Apple on fb for an extra entry!
Jenny, February 17, 2011 11:29 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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These are beautiful! I am instantly drawn to several of them; namely the Champs Elysees. It's the perfect daytime dress and would be super cute for our engagement photos or shower. Excited to have discovered this website; thanks!
Adrienne, February 17, 2011 11:52 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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Billie, billie, billie! What a dress I adore it. I would wear it to dinner that first night in Rome, the destination of our dream honeymoon.
Lisa, February 17, 2011 12:05 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Le Soleil is my favorite!! I have been looking for the perfect way to add yellow, a color I hardly ever wear, into my wardrobe for spring, and this dress would be perfect! The cut looks so flattering and I would love to wear it to my best friend's bridal shower!
Cristina, February 17, 2011 12:20 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I really like the Forbidden City dress! I would love to wear it for my engagement pictures! Casual yet elegant dress.
Sara, February 17, 2011 12:57 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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All of my pre-wedding events are quickly approaching and I'm on mad dash to find cute dresses! Looking my very best is a priority because these parties are in my honor, and they only happen once in life! I am especially anxious about the shower my Future Mother-in-Law is throwing the first weekend in March! Eek!
I'm absolutely smitten with Fifth Ave, though, and think it would be perfect for the occasion! It's stylish, urban, classy, chic, and all things I want to radiate being in the presence of my new fam!
This giveaway couldn't have come at a better time, thanks SW!
Courtney, February 17, 2011 12:57 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite dress is La Tour Eiffel. This would be beyond perfect for my Breakfast at Tiffany's Bridal Shower being thrown for me by my friends. Throw on a set of huge pearls and I'm ready! Love the other dresses and the site as well!!
Desiree, February 17, 2011 2:15 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I absolutely adore the Champs Elysees dress! For my bridal shower we are going to Remington Park in Oklahoma City. It is a horse track and I think this dress would fit in PERFECT there.
Henria O., February 17, 2011 3:58 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I definitely wear Casablanca to an engagement party!
Katy, February 17, 2011 6:57 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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So many to choose from! I love that several dresses are named after songs from one of my favorite musicals - South Pacific! My absolute favorite is "Jacob's Pillow." I think pearl earrings and a pair of red heels would make this a super day-to-night look, but it could work great for a period engagement shoot, too (channelling Kate Beckinsale in Pearl Harbor)!
Nelle, February 17, 2011 7:55 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I would love to have to Champs Elysees dress. With my yellow pumps, it would be perfect for a night out with my man!
Caroline k, February 17, 2011 8:38 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Ming dress! How fun would it be with some fun red shoes!?
Kimber, February 17, 2011 8:52 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Le Seine would be fabulous for my engagement photos and the rehearsal dinner...and just a Tuesday!!
Allie S, February 17, 2011 9:09 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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You want me to pick just ONE!?!?! I LOVE Shabby Apple. One of the things I love best about their website is that you can shop by body type! It makes shopping so fun and easy. If I have to pick just one dress, though it would be Carousel. With so many bright colors and a fun pattern, you can pair a fabulously colored pair of shoes with this dress and just have fun with it. I'd definitely wear this to a Sunday afternoon bridal shower or pair it with a cardigan and some pumps and wear it to work!
Lynsey, February 17, 2011 9:20 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Although, I'm quite to the engaged stage of life yet, I am a devout SW follower :) I loved your recommendation of Shabby Apple, as I'm always looking for new dresses that are not on every other young woman I see. My favorite dress right now is the Cider. Like I said, I have no engagement party or bridal shower in the near future, but I do have the perfect place to wear it! I'm an 8th grade English teacher. Since I teach at an underprivileged school, my children haven't been exposed much to classy or professional style. I try to dress in a way each day that promotes self confidence and respect. I can totally picture my girls loving this dress paired with some neutral heels ... or as my 14-year-old girls say my "teacher flats."
Amanda, February 17, 2011 10:48 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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B 17 BOMBSHELL is the perfect little black dress
Angie B, February 17, 2011 11:31 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the "fork-tailed devil" dress in the up and away collection. I would where it for our overnight anniversary getaway we have planned
Angie B, February 17, 2011 11:31 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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already like shabby apple on FB
Laura, February 18, 2011 9:53 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Champs Elysees! It would be perfect to wear in my upcoming Engagement Photo shoot. Thanks for introducing me to this fantastic website!
Marin, February 18, 2011 11:02 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love love love Cider. I would be able to wear that dress anywhere, but I would start with my rehearsal dinner. Its just so easy and sophisticated at the same time. This is the one... even though I love them all.
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Linden, February 18, 2011 12:29 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Ahhhh.... LOVE! So many great choices but I'm lovin' the Bugle Boy and the Trapeze the most. I think I'll definitely be ordering a few from here!
hollyh, February 18, 2011 1:12 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I would have to say i love Penelope and Odysseus. I think it would be the perfect dress for my honeymoon. We are going to California and it would be the great for strolling on the beach and a lovely lunch with my husband. maybe even a bike ride! or even great for taking our first view of the grand canyon. We are planning on driving and that is one of the highlights of the trip. its be great for that sunset picture while looking at the amazing scenery
Lauren, February 18, 2011 2:22 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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The Freshwater Peal dress in the essential section is absolutely adorable! It has a giant bow on the front of it, just like my wedding dress has on the back of it. Perfect for my Rehearsal Dinner! :)
Ginnie, February 18, 2011 2:26 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE "Carousel!!!" It'd be great for so many events and even work! And I love that website - searching by body type? Yes please!!! Thanks for this great find, SW! :)
Deborah Gilbert, February 18, 2011 3:29 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Giverny. So cute. One of my best friends is getting married in a couple months and she isn't doing bridesmaids so I can pick whatever dress I want and this would be the one. So cute. Love it.
Deborah Gilbert, February 18, 2011 3:31 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Liked Shabby Apple on facebook.
christina, floresdelsol, February 19, 2011 9:57 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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i love the aloha! what a great giveaway
christina, floresdelsol, February 19, 2011 9:58 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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i am a shabby facebook follower!
Karen Z., February 18, 2011 4:47 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite dress is the L'Artiste, I love it! It would be a perfect dress to travel with to all the spring and summer weddings!
Rebekah, February 18, 2011 5:07 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Love love love the Cortez!
Emma, February 18, 2011 5:20 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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holy moly, I love l'opera! I've got a dear friend getting married this summer and it would be perfect for her relaxed rehearsal dinner!!!
Rachele, February 18, 2011 6:36 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite dress is the This Side of Paradise. The satin material is sophisticated and elegant and the ruffles and bow still make it playful. Paired with a great pair of pumps it will be perfect for a wedding I am attending in in the Fall. The wedding colors are a deep blue and silver so It will fit in and look stunning at the sleek ballroom setting. Plus I know I can convince my boyfriend to wear a tie that matches!
Christi, February 18, 2011 7:20 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite ensemble, although it was a tough decision, is the L'Artiste. I am looking for an outfit that is classic but one that will also photograph well for my engagement pictures. I think the L'Artiste would be perfect because high waists are flattering on my figure and I also think it would be so cute with either red or yellow heels.
shala_darkstone, February 18, 2011 9:36 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Hi, I love the Pont Neuf dress and I'd wear it out on a date with my hubby.
shala_darkstone, February 18, 2011 9:39 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I “Like” Shabby Apple on their Facebook page (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).
Tabathia B, February 19, 2011 12:46 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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I like the atlantic fog dress and would wear to my daughter's graduation and to the graduation dinner
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Tabathia B, February 19, 2011 12:47 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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liked shabby apple on facebook (michelle barrett)
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Lindsey H, February 19, 2011 8:36 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I absolutely love love love the Carousel Dress! With spring well on it's way down here in South Carolina, I can think of about a gazillion places and days to wear it!
Mindie P., February 19, 2011 9:38 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the Aloha Dress. With a pair of strappy heels, and a funky bracelet, it would be great to wear to a wedding or a great dinner.
Mindie P., February 19, 2011 9:39 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I like Shabby Apple on Facebook.
Eleanor, February 19, 2011 9:49 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favorite dress is daisy.
crisp, white, simple, summery and elegant all at the same time. I would wear this dress all around New York the whole summer! and It would be AWESOME especially since I'm doing a "no pants policy" this summer once the weather gets warmer!
Catherine, February 19, 2011 11:55 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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L.O.V.E. Black Oak from the Yosemite collection! Looks like it would be super flattering and versatile. I might add a dash of color to the outfit with some bold shoes - this dress looks like it could make a girl feel like a million bucks! On my wish list for sure.
Jessica, February 19, 2011 11:57 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE all the dresses! But I really love the Lincoln Center dress! I would wear it for a night out with my hubby!
Jennifer, February 20, 2011 11:29 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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My favourite dress is L'AMOUR. Everything from that glorious peridot colour to the perfect romantic ruffles cascading across the bodice. Heaven!
I would wear this dress for my garden bridal party on May 14th...but seriously, what occasion wouldn't be made special by this fabulous frock??
Jennifer, February 21, 2011 9:01 am Yeehaw! Love this:
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Jennifer:
Liked shabby apple on facebook!
(If there was a 'love button' would I picked that instead!)
Ericka, February 20, 2011 4:24 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Yosemite-Ribbon Falls-Divine!!!
Kayla C., February 20, 2011 10:54 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love Le Soleil and I would wear it to our engagement photos!
Rebecca, February 21, 2011 12:11 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE Le Coeur dress! It is soooo fun and flirty and could be worn everywhere! We our coming up on on our third anniversary and we are planning a much needed vacay to Florida. That dress would be perfect!!!
Rebecca, February 21, 2011 12:12 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I liked Shabby Apple on facebook!
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Amy, February 21, 2011 12:14 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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The Pont Neuf dress is fabulous! It is so versatile that I could wear it to work, dinner with the girls, night out with the husband, or to church. PLEASE CHOOSE ME!!!
KT, February 21, 2011 12:43 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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Love the CEO!
Bella, February 21, 2011 1:26 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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The Cotton Candy is the ideal dress for me to wear to my rehearsal dinner! I adore the bright, young-at-heart palate interlaced with the playful, vintage-inspired design! This dress is casual, yet sophisticated, simple, yet majestically inspired, and perfect for a breezy summer evening at the shore in late June, allowing me to feel confident and beautiful as I undertake the final rites and perfect those last minute details in preparation for the most important day of my life. I couldn't see myself wearing anything else!
Vanessa, February 21, 2011 1:44 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I love the "Cider" dress. The color is unique, the cut, reserved. It's a great combination. I would wear this dress on a day trip to the seaside, or a road trip somewhere fabulous. A great dress puts me in a great mood.
Sandi, February 21, 2011 4:58 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE the Marco Polo dress - I'm going to Europe for my honeymoon and May and this looks like it would be the perfect traveling dress, lovely for a day in Barcelona or an evening in London.
Brittany, February 21, 2011 9:08 pm Yeehaw! Love this:
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I LOVE the "Happy Talk" dress! I'm looking for a dress to wear out of the wedding reception that I could also wear in later events. I can see myself wearing this dress many times! Love it!