tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post8627081861487973249..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Loved the gown, Kate!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62043900143838395962011-05-02T15:57:46.227-04:002011-05-02T15:57:46.227-04:00Kathryn wore a woman's dress while Diana wore ...Kathryn wore a woman's dress while Diana wore a poufy girl's dress.Nancyhttp://sunnyislandbreezes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75084321970677160122011-04-30T18:48:08.315-04:002011-04-30T18:48:08.315-04:00I'm old enough to have fully (MORE than fully ...I'm old enough to have fully (MORE than fully - aged 16 and fully of surging teen hormones) enjoyed Diana's bridal rig, but honestly, Kate's was in another dimension. Comparisons with Grace Kelly's seem warranted, though I've heard at least one bespoke wedding dress designer draw parallels with the Queen's wedding gown, interestingly. <br /><br />Featherweights are amazing sewing machines. When tuned up, they have the most delightfully regular stitch. I'm glad yours has finally passed muster. Enjoy!Scrapianahttp://www.scrapiana.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26507671724625542092011-04-30T12:10:05.810-04:002011-04-30T12:10:05.810-04:00I instinctively knew that she would go for lace an...I instinctively knew that she would go for lace and long sleeves and I loved the dress, although the embroidery detail on the skirt was a little too much for me (but that's just me, I like plain and simple). Having said that, the dress needed the detail as it was for a Royal wedding after all. I was hoping she would choose a longer train under the circumstances but on the whole, she looked absolutely beautiful and elegant - funnily enough, just like a Princess (or Duchess!Juliabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712813736158254230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51415697179681631542011-04-30T06:34:34.521-04:002011-04-30T06:34:34.521-04:00Kate's dress looks almost exactly like my mom&...Kate's dress looks almost exactly like my mom's wedding dress. She got married in the fifties. The dress looks beautiful, classic and elegant but I think it made Kate's face looks big. Like her head is bigger than her body. Diana's dress, on the other hand, looks wrinkly and huge but it makes her look slim and therefore, more matching with Charles size.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260221884965544968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-21416784707375255802011-04-30T02:36:29.964-04:002011-04-30T02:36:29.964-04:00I was rather taken aback by my first glance at Lad...I was rather taken aback by my first glance at Lady Catherine's gown. It was not at all what I expected. But it certainly suited her. Love the lace, love the silhouette, love the nod to vintage fashion, but it was the train that made me catch my breath. I'm glad she had a decent train (by today's standards anyway) and the design of it was so lovely. I agree with those who say Princess Diana's gown was too fussy, and her train was just silly. But like Kate's gown, I think it suited her ... it was extremely princess-y, very fairytale. I would never wear it, but then I would never wear Lady Catherine's either. Lace sleeves, yes, yes, yes! More attention to my already large chest with a heart-shaped bullet bust, no thank you.<br /><br />But enough about the ladies. What about that Harry fella? ;-)Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601691032325961639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16155032955780875472011-04-30T00:54:04.426-04:002011-04-30T00:54:04.426-04:00I saw the dress for the first time this afternoon ...I saw the dress for the first time this afternoon and I immediately thought of Grace Kelly!! It's a knockoff of Grace's dress, the V- neckline is the only thing different! Is it true that dress cost $800,000???!!! Now don't get me wrong, it was beautiful and a welcome change from all of the bare skin styles that have been so prevalent lately......but that designer is laughing all the way to the bank!!! Where is the originality? I had to go back and look at Grace in her dress and my God......... she was exquisitely beautiful........ the neckline was closed and you're eyes are focused on her incredible face! Helen Rose did Grace's dress and it was one of the most copied in fashion history! I think you will definitely see a return to the more covered up styles and more women will wear a veil over their face! I love it!! A return to class and refinement, which is desperately need in this "Jerry Springer" age!!!!scorpioninbluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004830986247178040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73867446034853444872011-04-29T23:40:44.812-04:002011-04-29T23:40:44.812-04:00Here on the Left Coast we think that Kate wore her...Here on the Left Coast we think that Kate wore her dress beautifully. Though I loved Diana her dress wore her.<br /><br />PS: Does Rain sell machines? ... does he have email? I don't want to visit, I am coveting a machine !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52145708736035999982011-04-29T20:39:52.572-04:002011-04-29T20:39:52.572-04:00Loved the wedding dress because it was her, and sh...Loved the wedding dress because it was her, and she looked elegant and regal. I think all brides look beautiful, and whatever dress makes you feel amazing <br />will make others like it too.JosetteKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914250955369503213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78183509365250349672011-04-29T18:43:37.462-04:002011-04-29T18:43:37.462-04:00Thanks so much for posting pics from the Bridal Co...Thanks so much for posting pics from the Bridal Couture book. Just had to mention that in photo #10 (the double spread of laces on the washing line) the lace that's on the right-hand page on the top left is what MY dress was made from, 20 years ago!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-40559240987006728722011-04-29T18:27:50.193-04:002011-04-29T18:27:50.193-04:00I loved the wedding dress, but really I love any d...I loved the wedding dress, but really I love any dress that makes a bride happy. <br /><br />The book "Bridal Couture" is a very helpful one. It has a good section about how to sew with lace of different types. I bought it years ago to help me make a wedding dress for a special family member and this section alone made the garment come out perfect. The dress I made was nothing like any of the photos so it shows that the technical information applies to many styles.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11893096255665579652011-04-29T17:17:25.320-04:002011-04-29T17:17:25.320-04:00Anonymous again here! There is a Princess Michael ...Anonymous again here! There is a Princess Michael of Kent (wife of a cousin of the Queen) whose name always caused both confusion and hilarity! The naming system hails back to the bad old days when a married woman was Mrs John Smith rather than Mrs Mary Smith. I'm old enough (just) to remember those days which is one of the reasons I never got married, despite having a long-term partner and a daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47113666373567531022011-04-29T17:14:48.252-04:002011-04-29T17:14:48.252-04:00He is a prince, as well as a duke, but she is only...He is a prince, as well as a duke, but she is only a duchess, not a princess. They are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.<br /><br />Queen Elizabeth, as reigning monarch, determines whether or not Catherine is a princess, and, by proffering the Cambridge titles she, in effect, said "no".<br /><br />If William had declined the title, Catherine would have become HRH [Her Royal Highness] Princess William of Wales or Princess Catherine. But he didn't, so she's not.Noilehttp://www.noile.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-44581924579302775412011-04-29T16:54:24.772-04:002011-04-29T16:54:24.772-04:00I LOVE the dress worn by the new Duchess of Cambri...I LOVE the dress worn by the new Duchess of Cambridge--perfect for her, the medieval setting of the historic abbey, and draping elegantly to show off her figure and the lace. I also liked that her face was visible--Diana's bangs smashed against her forehead added to the overdone effect of her dress. Catherine's sister also looked lovely in a dress that complemented the bridal gown. Hooray for lace, simple elegance, and covered arms. I hope to never see another bride falling out of her dress from the top, a tacky effect made even worse by the pretense of a church wedding, where modesty is in better taste. I wish the TV cameras had showed us more of the guests' dresses, tho the men looked splendid too. Sigh. A wonderful show for fabric fans! K in OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-35681170959191350762011-04-29T16:38:32.993-04:002011-04-29T16:38:32.993-04:00What first struck me about Kate's dress was th...What first struck me about Kate's dress was that it was very appropriate to the solemnity of the occasion. A marriage is a church service. I honestly think strapless in Westminster Abbey would have been inappropriate.(I have an issue with strapless at church unless you cover up with a little cardigan or something - my personal taste.) <br /><br />I remember loving Diana's dress, but as a pre-teen girl, I was in love with the fluff and the excess of it. It wasn't timeless. Kate's is very timeless and lovely. She looked mature and confident and like a woman who could be a true partner to her spouse. Diana never had that with Charles, which is sad.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890008405738438915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65086557275722226502011-04-29T16:30:46.348-04:002011-04-29T16:30:46.348-04:00Princess William? That sounds like a schoolyard t...Princess William? That sounds like a schoolyard taunt. LOLPeter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17779009121667152272011-04-29T16:04:02.018-04:002011-04-29T16:04:02.018-04:00The dress is gorgeous. At the time, Diana's re...The dress is gorgeous. At the time, Diana's reflected the fashion and the big comment was not how it was too much but that it was so creased. As with most eighties' fashion, from whatever part of the decade, it now looks terrible. I don't think now is the time to judge it, give it another 50 years for a bit of perspective. Having said that, I think Kate's dress is such an elegant style, it won't date as Diana's has.<br /><br />Kate isn't Princess Catherine, as she has no claim to the title in her own right. (Strictly speaking, Diana was never Princess Diana either.) It reflects an outdated institution that we Brits can't think of a good enough reason to change! She is either Princess William or the Duchess of Cambridge. I think the dukedom is less about having to call William the Duke of Cambridge and more about not having to call Catherine Princess WilliamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8274054045743987622011-04-29T16:02:10.061-04:002011-04-29T16:02:10.061-04:00I liked Kate's dress for her, but I can't ...I liked Kate's dress for her, but I can't see it becoming hugely popular. You need a certain kind of slim, patrician look to carry off that kind of gown. I do think it worked well for the occasion and I'm hoping -- like others -- that it will bring back the fashion of sleeves on wedding gowns, even if they're lace sleeves. I actually like short sleeves on wedding gowns, but even spaghetti straps would be an improvement on the "tug and shimmy." If I NEVER have to see that particular dance in public again, it will be too soon. <br /><br />I'm old enough (just barely) to remember Diana's wedding dress in the original, and it didn't seem overly large or odd to me. As a little girl, I had some special occasion taffeta and satin dresses with similarly large puffed sleeves. I really do think the gown was reflective of the era.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34146344800643249262011-04-29T15:52:52.081-04:002011-04-29T15:52:52.081-04:00OMG the LACE! I loved it. And very nice that she c...OMG the LACE! I loved it. And very nice that she chose to look sophisticated and adult. But I guess there are some out there who prefer the "Bo-Peep Chic" look of Diana's gown...Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91503661967646989852011-04-29T15:28:30.742-04:002011-04-29T15:28:30.742-04:00I have always hated the Diana dress. I thought Di...I have always hated the Diana dress. I thought Diana looked lovely in absolutely every picture I have seen of her, except her wedding photos. I hated the sleeves, the ruffle, all of it. It never looked like it fit her very well; it looked like she borrowed someone's (much too large) dress.<br /><br />The Lady Catherine dress I adore. I too am a sucker for the lace, and I thought the neckline and sleeves were amazing. The dress fit her and she looked comfortable and relaxed. I loved the elegant simplicity of the gown and thought it had just enough detail to prevent it from being boring.<br /><br />I do agree that it might not be fair to compare the dresses though - the Diana dress celebrated royal extravagance, but if Catherine had worn such an over the top gown I am sure she would have been criticized for it today. The entire wedding was about striking a perfect balance - enough grandeur for royalty, but not so much as to offend the people who are struggling what with the tough times and slow economy. A nod to historical traditions while maintaining a modern relaxed air to the ceremony. Giving enough fantasy to the public without alienating them. The gowns were each a sign of the times, and yet I feel like the Catherine gown will still look elegant in thirty years, where the Diana dress just looks sort of frumpy.T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17226619700672577232011-04-29T15:20:58.267-04:002011-04-29T15:20:58.267-04:00I feel that Diana's dress was that of an innoc...I feel that Diana's dress was that of an innocent girl. It reminds me of a little girl's fancy dress. It is lovely, but appropriate for a very young bride. The world didn't really know Diana at that point. She needed to make a statement. And it's likely that she was influenced in many of her wedding choices.<br /><br />Kate's dress was sophisticated and elegant. It was the gown of a confident woman. She has been highly visible for several years. She didn't really have anything to prove beyond good taste. I think her dress is memorable for it's simplicity.indywriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108023297967433564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51437933045914251132011-04-29T14:30:20.676-04:002011-04-29T14:30:20.676-04:00I have to agree with the commenter who said that &...I have to agree with the commenter who said that "Diana's dress wore her," but that dress had such a WOW factor--that's why it set the standard for wedding dresses for a decade. Kate's dress is sophisticated and she looked great, but it is not a "wow" dress-it's not memorable and thus my guess is it won't have much of an impact on wedding dress fashion. At least it wasn't strapless. If the "Diana frou-frou" dress fashion lasted 10 years, the strapless wedding dress must have been around for at least 15 years, and it is so time for that to be OVER.Hoosiermamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71894776944070375812011-04-29T14:06:07.120-04:002011-04-29T14:06:07.120-04:00I doubt Kate is wearing a bullet bra. Her dress ha...I doubt Kate is wearing a bullet bra. Her dress has a built in corset that provides all the support she needs.<br /><br />The dress is appropriate to the wearer and the occasion but does nothing for me. I do think it reflects Kate's tastes and suits her well. But I find it, like her, rather boring. (Though I can appreciate all the work and craftsmanship that went into it.)<br /><br />Princess Grace's dress was done by the MGM wardrobe department. You can't beat Hollywood. I'd take Princess Grace's dress over Kate's any day. <br /><br />However, keep in mind that Princess Grace was trying to shed her sex symbol status and look matronly from the moment she got married. So take that into account when considering and comparing these two dresses. .<br /><br />I loved Princes Di's dress. It was also appropriate to the era and reflected the wearer (a virgin princess). Di's dress could not possibly reflect the "excesses of the late 80s" since she was not married in the late '80s. (Do the math: Her son, married today, is 30 years old.) Though I would never wear a dress like Di's (not even in the 80s) and don't wear frilly clothes, I do think it was stunning. Since it was original and the first of its kind, I don't see Di's dress as "dated." It simply set the standard for the time, which was later copied and over done. Those copies became tired and soon dated. But the original is iconic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-58610345683011002572011-04-29T13:49:49.638-04:002011-04-29T13:49:49.638-04:00Sober is good. As in won't turn into a raving...Sober is good. As in won't turn into a raving nutcase like that poofy predecessor of hers... So yes, this gown was grand enough for the occasion, but sober in feeling, and that's perfect as far as I'm concerned.<br />Congrats on the featherweight. I'm sure you could sew something grandly couture too, although I don't really know why you'd want to, short of getting married :-). If you do, I'd be glad to contribute a bow tie or something.Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2603247730066865632011-04-29T13:29:13.699-04:002011-04-29T13:29:13.699-04:00I just got the bridal couture CD...
Loved the dre...I just got the bridal couture CD...<br /><br />Loved the dress. It's elegant and sophisticated, unlike Diana's immature "poofy monstrosity," as someone called it. <br /><br />Also, as Gertie noted, the official wedding site has information on how the gown was constructed (fabric, lace, etc.) that is catnip to us sewists.Jean Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10157583536417633602011-04-29T13:06:42.407-04:002011-04-29T13:06:42.407-04:00Wish I could visit Rain's studio, it sounds am...Wish I could visit Rain's studio, it sounds amazing. Glad to see you're using the 221; I love mine.<br /><br />As for the gowns, Kate is most definitely wearing her gown, but Diana's gown was wearing her.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.com