The Platinum Collection makes great use of the ball gown to create elegant couture looks in unusual and unexpected

fabrics and styles.NecklinesSweetheart bodices, once considered the ultimate in elegance
for fairy tale weddings, now have a lot of competition. Some of the most elegant
contemporary wedding gown styles feature strapless bodices, often fanned or pleated. Many
of the popular wedding gown styles feature sweetheart necklines modified to work with a
strapless design. One shoulder asymmetrical designs are another elegant option for the
contemporary bride, especially if the asymmetrical look is balanced by fullness at the hem
or a contrasting asymmetry at the waist.Pleated BodicesFan-pleated bodices are another
wedding gown feature that you will see walking down the runway at the most elegant designer
Spring shows. Strapless, fan-pleated bodices aren’t right for everyone, but they’re an
eye-catching accent for the bride who isn’t overly endowed. Not all pleating is fanned,
however. Some of the prettiest and most elegant designs feature ruched bodices and
horizontal bands of pleating across the bodice, or vertically pleated satin and taffeta.Hem
TreatmentsHems are also getting the pleated treatment, along with flounces and tiers of
lace. Some of the most elegant hem treatments Long Pants include trumpet flares edged with
lace or flounced with ruched netting. From the Vineyard Collection, the Ivy wedding dress
model is the ultimate in simple elegance, a fitted sheath dress of silk and organza that
features bands Belt of satin detailing at the bodice and the hem.MaterialsThe materials
used to make a wedding gown are one of the major factors in determining the cut and the
drape of the dress. The most elegant styles are those that move and flow with your body.
Fabulous fabrics for wedding dresses include silk in its many variations, including
shantung and charmeuse. Other materials that are traditionally used in elegant wedding gown
design include organza, satin and tulle, but one of the most elegant designs of this season
is a simple fit-to-flare gown made in chiffon and lace.