Pretty Pleats for Your White Aisle Walk

February 02nd, 2012, by Bride Chic

When you think of pleats, do schoolgirl uniforms and classic plaids come to mind? Think again. Couture bridal gowns can have some of the most pleated skirts and bodices you’ll find and deserve a special post all their own. Many A-line and princess styles in heavier fabrics like satin and moiré incorporate deep (sometimes very deep) box or inverted pleats instead of gathers in the skirt. Why use a pleat instead of a gather? Pleats are designed to fall flat in folds through the...

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