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The Duchess Formerly Known as Kate Middleton
The wedding gown was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, and I must admit I didn't think Kate was the McQueen type; however, this gown is perfect for her. At first glance, this gown looks like it was heavily inspired by
Grace Kelly's wedding dress. Other possible inspiration could be
Queen Elizabeth II's wedding dress and Julie Andrew's
dress from The Sound of Music. I haven't been able to find a similar version of this dress, but no doubt copies will be available in the next few months. In the meantime,
Vogue pattern V2979 is a great resource if you know how to sew or know somebody who does.
For the reception, the bride wore another gown designed by Sarah Burton. As someone who is always cold, I think the mohair bolero is a nice touch. This
Henry Roth gown worn with the
Bette Cardigan from Anthropologie will have you channeling this black tie affair in no time. For those who sew,
Simplicity 2400 or
3784 would be a great place to start.
Pippa Middleton
Pippa's maid of honor gown was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. I love this dress - the silhouette, the buttons running down the back, everything.
Kleinfeld offers a few gowns with a similar look. Or, go DIY and alter Vogue pattern
V2965.
At the reception, Pippa wore a gorgeous emerald evening gown designed by Alice Temperley. Steal the look for yourself with the
V-Neck Prom Dress by Blush or this prom dress by
Dave and Johnny.
Simplicity 4481 is a DIY alternative.
Wedding Guests
Oh, what a beautiful morning dress: Sophie Windsor with husband Lord Freddie Windsor and Joss Stone. Photos from InStyle
The wedding required guests to wear
morning dress, a daytime formal dress code. To get the look for yourself, pair a
shift dress with a light
jacket. Complete your look with a fabulous
fascinator,
clutch, and
heels. For those who sew, try
V1231 or
V1237 for the dress and
V8052 and
V7464 for the hat.
What did you like best about the wedding?
I love to accessorize with scarves, so it was a pleasant surprise to open a package from Lipton Publicity and discover a scarf/wrap from FRAAS. The Solid Viscose Wrap is soft, lightweight, and just the right length for wearing as a scarf or wrap. (Here are some ideas for how to wear.) The only thing I don't like about the wrap is the color. White makes me feel like I have a bandage wrapped around my neck (silly, I know). However, FRAAS does offer the Solid Viscose Wrap in 9 other colors including red, lavender, and turquoise. After doing a little research on their site, I discovered that FRAAS has been operating for 130 years and that their acessories often appear in magazines. I will definitely be keeping FRAAS in mind the next time I go scarf shopping. 
