Bride Chic

 No matter how simple or pared down a gown can get, some women just can’t get into wearing a dress even on their wedding day. For this reason, the classic suit is becoming a stylish alternative. Like the sheath, it’s long and columnar only in two pieces with a jacket and straight skirt. There are, of course, exceptions. Skirt shapes can be flared like A-lines or take on full-bell contours, even under man-tailored jackets. Pantsuits are more the rule than exception lately with pant legs varying from slim cigarette widths to wide culottes. Something about a well-tailored suit on the right bride suggests a certain élan—she projects sophistication and independence. The good news is, for the most important day of your life, you can wear a suit instead of ‘The Dress’ without being mistaken for a Bride’s Mom. You may have to hunt a different direction than the traditional bride to find those clean lines and fabrics you like so much. Getting married in a suit isn’t ex...