This week we’ll start to look at some of the most common fabrics and their pros and cons. A couple of things to keep in mind: Any fabric can be flattering in the right cut, even clingy fabrics like charmeuse. After you’ve tried on a few disasters you’ll get an eye for what tends to enhance your shape and what to steer clear of. A lot of the rest is preference- so go for what you love!
Satin/Silk Satin: Satin is the ubiquitous bridal fabric for a reason. It has a beautiful sheen to it and some structure as well. The down side of satin is that it tends to be heavy.
Charmeuse: A lighter version of satin, it will also have a sheen to it. The good news is that it’s lighter; the bad news is that it tends to be clingy and not very forgiving.
Chiffon: Chiffon is lightweight and translucent, usually with a smooth feel. You’ll usually see it layered or ruched. Again, it’s light but can showcase flaws unless it’s done right.
Dupioni silk: This silk has a lot of texture- lines and little bumps called “slubs”. The bridal fabric is often a more refined looking, with a bit of sheen. This fabric is great because it is lightweight but still has some structure. Some people don’t like the texture, and it can tend to crease more easily.
To be continued...
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