To honor a true gentleman, a legend, an icon of style, here is THE advice you need as a bride-to-be. Thank you Oscar! Renowned designer headquartered in NYC he was a master in elegance and chic style. He built his career around ready to wear, evening wear, and bridal gowns. His designs make any woman feel her best. A few years back, Novias InFashion magazine interviewed him in his Manhattan atelier to learn about his take on wedding gowns. Novias InFashion: If you would have to use only three words, how would you describe the ideal wedding dress? Oscar de la Renta: Romantic, very feminine, wonderful. For the bride, choosing the bridal attire is possibly the most important decision she is taking, amongst others. And this decision has to be au par with personal style and fashion. N IF: What should the bride avoid when looking for a wedding gown? OR: I have learned that when I do exclusive designs, the brides generally come with their mothers and many times this is a problem! Their sense of style and vision of that day can be different and the bride forgets what she wants and likes to please Mom. The best thing to do is to go with a person that is honest, that knows your style or to establish boundaries with whomever accompanies the bride. N IF: What advice do you have for the bride that is ready to look for her wedding gown? OR: Choose a gown that is 'YOU'. This way you will feel comfortable and secure and it will show when you walk and move that day. Don't be 'artificial', with a gown that looks out of place. It is important for the neckline to complement your body type and your sense of style. The same goes for the fabric. It is a good idea to try on different styles, this way you will know what suits you best. Many times, brides are surprised that the wedding gown they had in mind it's not the appropriate one for them. N IF: What should a wedding gown do? OR: Make the bride pretty! I also think that the design should be au par with the occasion. Personally, I have always liked the traditional aspect of weddings, the idea of the father walking his daughter down the aisle, etc. I don't like brides that show too much skin, like if there were going to a party or club. That is why, most of the time I have my gowns paired with a jacket or bolero so it can cover the shoulders or neckline. N IF: What are your favorite styles? OR: There is a lot, and each one is for different types of women. For example, I like the designs with straps; I also like the ones with sleeves and round necklines, like bateau or V necks. I love narrow silhouettes for tall, lean brides because it makes them look special. For less formal occasions I go for the short gown. I like to combine a simple top with an embellished skirt, maybe some flower embroidery or flowy fabrics. It is important for the gown to have special movement, that is beautiful. Details like these are things that make a wedding gown create an impact. N IF: What is a beautiful and unforgettable wedding for Oscar de la Renta? OR: A wedding that irradiates joy and happiness between the couple as well as amongst the family and guests. A wedding where you can feel harmony in the place, the couple's attire, the flowers, the music, the ambiance, etc. Everything should 'clic' and the guests will leave with the feeling of having had a great time. Source: (2007) otoño-invierno Novias InFashion, pgs.40-43 (excerpts)
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