Thursday, November 5, 2009

THE COATDRESS


Winter is almost here. Coatdresses and coat & dress ensembles are an option many brides overlook simply because the concept is just now being reintroduced by a few savvy designers. A coatdress is just that: a lighter weight coat (street or floor length); and can be single or double-breasted. Then there's the coat & dress ensemble. Defined, this is a coat with a dress out of matching fabric underneath it. In the 60s, these were popular mostly for formal occasions. If you like the idea of a fitted coat, you could wear one for your ceremony—long or short—over a corresponding sheath. After the ceremony the coat could be removed so you could move freely throughout the reception.




Paule Ka







Jacquard Dress Coat
$101 - oli.co.uk

Designers offering coatdresses and coat and dress ensembles








5 comments:

Belle The Magazine said...

Love them!! They look so classy and chic!

Christina Rodrigues said...

I love these dresses. Different from the everyday bride in California but very trendy and classy.

Steph said...

love these!

Nina said...

One of my favorite wedding items...a gorgeous chic coat. Great post!

Cyn said...

I'd wear these even if it wasn't my wedding day. Fab!