Cotton Muslin and Satin Short Eco Wedding Gown

I love working with cotton fabrics in wedding gowns...mainly because they are so soft and breathable. I made a little corset top gown with foldover flaps at the bustline and a short skirt. The corset bodice has sweet little hand created pencil pleats and distressed golden satin flower trim. The back has soft pale peachy pink ribbons to tie it closed and a golden satin hand created pouf with an ecru net waterfall type short train below. I love the overskirt which is hand draped and created in raw cut cream chiffon. The dress is softly tattered and very romantic.

It is a one of a kind creation. I'm hoping it is not too short for the taller models who will be at the eco-fashion show! The muslin for the base was recycled new fabric along with the peachy ribbon ties at the back. I have to get a try on done by a taller friend to be sure it will work for the show as it is. Fingers crossed!!

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Some Non-Traditional and Alternative Wedding Styles

There is a growing trend of brides choosing non-traditional gowns and non-white gowns in all the colors of the rainbow to marry in. Many brides choose a gown in white with added colors, such as pink or blue or black and many choose new silhouettes -  mini, knee and tea length gowns.

In a continuing series, I want to feature some un-wedding-y and alternative wedding styles. This week I'll post a few of my non-traditional gowns, both with silhouette and color variations. Then I'll be posting looks from many sources of gowns chosen by brides who want to look different and have fun on their special day.

Here are a few of my wedding gowns, created under the Style Tantrum Designs label...currently selling in my colorada.etsy.com shop. Hope you enjoyed the tour! More alternative designs from others next time!

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