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Good Morning DB Readers and Happy Trendy Tuesday!  We don’t know about you, but we look at weddings as joyous opportunities to dine, dance, celebrate…and show off our impressive style. Don’t get us wrong — nobody’s trying to steal the spotlight from the lady in white, but a girl’s got to hold her own.

Which is why we’ve put together three killer dresses perfect for this season’s happiest fetes. Whether you’ve RSVP’ed to a casual afternoon affair or an over-the-top soirée, these carefully crafted ensembles will definitely put you on the best dressed guest list (bridesmaids totally vote on that sort of thing). Now, that’s something we can all toast to!

Short Crinkle Chiffon Dress with Front Cascade Style F14847

You’ll definitely be on trend in this lilac short number for a casual wedding! You’ll be able to dance all night long with ease and confidence!

NEW! High-Low Mesh Dress with Floral One-Shoulder Style 8420BW1B

The hi-low trend is all the rage this season, and this jersey dress with one shoulder applique will have heads turning for the more traditional wedding!

V Neck Sleeveless Chiffon Column Dress Style VW360027

For the more formal wedding, this gorgeous White by Vera Wang gown features a Sheer V-neck overlay is artfully gathered and draped for a beautifully flattering design in every size.

Billboard Latin Music Awards Red Carpet Looks for Less

By Carmen Ordonez

The stars brought the heat to the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which took place last week in sunny Miami, Florida. From bright bold colors such as Kika Rocha’s purple organza dress to America Sierra’s fuchsia strapless number – there were many favorites on my list. Luckily for us, we can mimic their style without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly alternatives from David’s Bridal.

America Sierra looked stunning in this tiered fuschia dress. Get a similar look with this strapless sequined bodice gown from David’s Bridal. The empire sash waist creates a flattering silhouette, while the sequined bodice adds the perfect amount of glam. This dress would be perfect for prom or even a black-tie wedding.

Venezuelan model, Natasha Dominguez, turned heads on the red carpet with this sequined long dress. You can easily recreate her look with this one-shouldered glitter mesh dress from David’s Bridal. It’s the perfect mix of feminine and sexy with the sweetheart neckline and side slit. Take a cue from the gorgeous model and keep your accessories to a minimum. You don’t want them to overpower your dress.

Kika Rocha flaunted her figure on the red carpet in this purple mermaid dress. Accentuate your own curves with this striking organza dress for just under $200. Finish off your look with this intricate beaded satin sash from David’s Bridal for only $39.

5 Amazing Bridesmaid Dresses for Under $100

BY CATEY HILL

You adore your bridesmaids – they’ve held your hand through breakups, shared their cutest outfits with you and kept your juiciest secrets for years – so it’s important to remember that they might get stressed out over the expense of being in a wedding. That’s because the average bridesmaid spends more than $1,600 to be part of your big day. Um, that’s a lot of money!  But don’t worry, you can find amazing dresses that won’t cost them a ton!

You want your big day to be perfect (I mean, you’ve only been waiting for it your entire life!), which means your bridesmaids need to look perfect too.  So to help you find amazing bridesmaid dresses that are inexpensive, I asked stylist Shahrnaz Shifteh – this is a woman who could accessorize a beige mumu and make it look chic! –  to pick the top five bridesmaid dresses for under $100.  Here are her budget-friendly picks:

1. For an outdoor wedding:

“This look is flowy and casual – a great complement to a garden or beach wedding,” says Shifteh. “Pick lighter,pastel colors in the spring or for a garden wedding, and bolder colors for a summer or beach wedding.” Bridesmaids should wear a simple pendant, a few bangles and flat sandals, ballet flats or wedges with this dress.

Strapless Chiffon Short Dress Style F12284

2. For a formal wedding:

“Floor length gowns are ideal for a formal wedding,” Shifteh explains.  Bridesmaids should pair the dress with neutral or metallic, open-toe stiletto sandals and get it hemmed so that it lightly brushes the floor.  Because of the beautiful shoulder detailing, bridesmaids don’t need to wear a necklace with this look, she says.

Flower One Shoulder Mesh Gown Style 8420Y033

3. For a trendy wedding:

“This is very runway – a Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Sex and the City’ look,” Shifteh says.  She recommends that bridesmaids accessorize with a fun cocktail ring and high-heeled pumps or sandals that don’t have crystals or embellishments on them since “the dress is the statement in this outfit.”

Short Draped Satin Dress with Sash Style VW360017

4. For modern-meets-elegant wedding:

“This dress is elegant with a twist – the slit gives it a very modern edge,” says Shifteh.  She says that bridesmaids should wear this look with statement earrings and a stiletto sandal.

Strapless Long Charmeuse Dress with SlitStyle F44447

5. For a country club-style wedding:

“This dress is a great mix of preppy meets casual,” says Shifteh.  She recommends bridesmaids wear this look with a simple strand of pearls and kitten heels.

Cotton Sateen Short Strapless Ruched DressStyle 83312

Bottom line: “Brides should not be afraid to mix and match dresses at their wedding,” says Shifteh.  “Color and fabric should be similar, but beyond that, have fun,” she says.

Good Afternoon DB Readers and TGIF! Today we are featuring five fabulous dresses that are fashion forward, budget friendly and BRAND NEW for Spring!!  Whether you have a special occasion to attend like a wedding, bridal shower or date night, you can find a dress at David’s Bridal that won’t break the bank! What do you think of the latest dresses for this spring season?

Short Strapless Dress with Sequin Bodice Style F15419

Strapless Sweetheart Tea Length Dress with Beading Style F15413

Sleeveless V Neck Cotton Sateen DressStyle F15450

Long Strapless Chiffon Dress with Pleated Bodice Style F15555

Strapless Dress with Drop Waist and Tiered Skirt Style F15243

Good Morning DB Readers!! As you know, most women have a plethora of expensive bridesmaid’s, special occasion and prom dresses, and the first thought that comes to mind is “When will I ever be able to wear these again?” Well, luckily the knowledgeable staff at David’s Bridal knows the importance of value and can re-work any dress to make your outfit feel like new again!

From date nights and concerts to work attire and casual day wear, our experts can show you how to take your old dresses from drab to fab with accessories from your own closet! Think cowboy boots, chunky jewelry, cardigans and sashes- you’ll have so many new outfits to wear and the best part is…you won’t have to spend a dime!

Here are some tips from our experts on spicing up new outfits!

 Adding a jacket or cardigan for coverage

 Accessorizing with the right shoes for any occasion

 Creating a flattering silhouette with a belt at the waist

 Layering jewelry for a trendy effect

Below are a few great examples of outfits our experts have styled for wear again looks with clothing and accessories from their own closets!

Good Afternoon DB Readers and Happy Thrifty Thursday! So….You invested in bridesmaids dresses you think you’ll never wear again, but not if they’re from David’s Bridal! No matter the occasion, you can accessorize and get another wear out of that dress! One of our great store managers, Sonya Key is going to re-work three different dresses for day wear, work attire and date night outfits, and has pulled accessories from her own closet to showcase you have everything you need in your own closet to make an old outfit feel new again!

Outfit 1- Day Wear

Whether you’re shopping with your friends, running errands or having a relaxed day in the park, sun dresses can be dressed down and casual for a fun day!  Just add a denim jacket, flip flops and a chunky necklace and you’ll be comfortable and ready to go in this long chiffon guava dress!

Style F14867

Long Sheer Chiffon Dress with Beaded Neckline

Available in stores and online

Featured Color: Guava

Price: $159.00

Accessories:

denim jacket, flip flops style sue in rose gold metallic and a chunky beaded necklace

Outfit 2- Work Attire

You want to look and feel professional, and this gorgeous Malibu ruched dress is definitely a head turner! Spice up your look with a darling print cardigan, nude pumps and a pearl necklace and you’ll have enough confidence to light up the room!

Style 83312

Cotton Sateen Short Strapless Ruched Dress

Available in stores and online

Featured Color: Malibu

Price: $139.00

Accessories: multi colored swirl cardigan, Simpson nude heels and a pearl necklace

Outfit 3- Date Night

No matter the activity or venue of your date, you want to feel confident and comfortable all night long! You will feel like a million bucks in this gorgeous satin begonia dress that will accentuate your every curve! Complete the outfit with a black bomber jacket, black necklace and peep toe booties and you’re ready to go on your big night!

Style F14212

Short Pleated Satin Strapless Dress

Available in stores and online

Featured Color: Begonia

Price: $139.00

Accessories: black bomber jacket black necklace and black leather peep toe booties

Good Afternoon DB Readers…. Happy Trendy Tuesday!  Did you know that white is Wearable… Off the Runway AND the Red Carpet?!

While the winter season has seen its way out, the snowy white color palette is far from melting in the fashion world – just ask starlet stunners Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Ashley Tisdale (circa this weekend’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards) who’ve turned out classic white, ivory and alabaster colors for a fierce red-carpet look that was neither blatantly bridal nor a post-Labor Day faux pas.

Wearing white to a black-tie occasion has long been considered “taboo” for any woman without a ring.  Yet, these days, the color is getting a lot more play from confident women who like to buck tradition and know that a pure, white moment can best even their most applauded style showing.  Worn in a softer ivory or blush tone and a more elaborate silhouette, the look transcends bridal into a head-turning royal, even majestic aesthetic.  Alternately, used in a cleaner, stark hue, with a more structural shape (as in a peplum or column design) exudes a sexier, sophisticated semblance.

We have a bevy of bridal designs that can double as special occasion attire for a summer soiree or more opulent affair, as well as the DB Studio collection, which offers more “wearable white” for casual cocktail parties and sizzling summer nights. Check out our favorite styles below!

Hello DB Readers and Happy Thrifty Thursday! Our Budget Fashion Aficianado, Carmen Ordonez was recently featured on Babble.com about great maternity attire for mommies to be! Since Carmen recently gave birth to her first child she knows a few great fashion tricks for the fashionable moms who don’t want to sacrifice their style OR break the bank!! Carmen look absolutely stunning in one of our Sleeveless Jersey Dress with Charmeuse Waist Band! Empire waisted dresses are great for pregnant women as they highlight the narrowest part of your waist and flows over your baby bump, making it comfortable yet stylish.

Pregnant or not, you’ll look absolutely stunning in a dress for any occasion from day wear and work to happy hour or a gala from David’s Bridal! Check out her great tips here

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Good Morning DB Readers and Happy Trendy Thursday! We are so excited to share with you our latest placement in US Weekly Magazine! The 85th Annual Oscars took place a few weekends ago, and the stars looked absolutely stunning on the red carpet! Four of our favorite fashionistas were Jennifer Lawrence, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron, and each of them were dressed to the 9′s and channeled their inner fashionistas on the red carpet!  US Weekly is offering readers a chance to win four look a like gowns that are similar to the ones worn on the red carpet, but for a fraction of the price!

Jennifer Lawrence’s Look A Like Gown- Style CWG482

Reese Witherspoon’s Look A Like Gown- Style F15429

Kerry Washington’s Look A Like Gown Style 51781

Charlize Theron’s Look A Like Gown Style T3518

Happy Thrifty Thursday DB Readers! Brides recently wrote an article about 6 Tips for Picking Perfectly Coordinated Bridesmaids Dresses! If you are newly engaged and looking on a great place to buy bridesmaids dresses, David’s Bridal is the PERFECT place! No matter where your bridesmaids live in the United States (OR CANADA!)  there is sure to be a David’s Bridal location near them!

When it comes to picking bridesmaid dresses, there is no better way to draw attention away from your stunning wedding dress than by having a poorly coordinated bridal party. To outfit your ‘maids in a style (or styles!) that make sense and don’t shift the spotlight, ask yourself the following: What types of dresses will your bridesmaids want? What shapes flatter their bodies? And just as important, what colors and fabrics coordinate with (or at the very least, enhance) your wedding style? Once you’ve nailed down those key questions, use the six tips below to make sure your bridal party looks pretty, polished, and perfectly complementary to all of your wedding-day details.

1. Pick a unifying element. Whether you’re pro matching bridesmaid dresses or not, something should tie your bridal party together style-wise. Pick at least one aspect of your bridesmaids’ look—be it the color, neckline, or fabric—that unifies the group. This could even be a surprising add-on accessory like a fun shrug or bolero.

2. Coordinate your fabrics. It’s going to look odd if you’re wearing a soft, flowy chiffon gown, while your bridesmaids wear structured taffeta shifts. Choose a fabric for the bridesmaid dresses that complements your own.

3. Choose a length. Again, not all of your dresses need to match, but they should be the same length. You definitely don’t want one of your ‘maids “hemming up” the agreed upon tea-length skirt to show off her standout legs.

4. Select a style that flatters. Choose silhouettes that work well with your bridesmaids’ body types. “Jersey fabric and straps fit well on petite women,” says David’s Bridal Bridesmaid Dress Merchant Alissa Banks, “while a flowy empire waist allows for extra tummy coverage.” For bridesmaids looking to add some shape, “a fit-and-flare silhouette with a corset back adds curves,” says Banks.

5. Alter as needed. Even though bridesmaids shouldn’t go rogue with alterations (see #3), the girls in your group should get their dresses tailored to their bodies. It may cost a few extra dollars, but the alternative is having a poorly-fitted dress that no one will want to wear or see ever again.

6. Listen to your bridesmaids. At the end of the day, having an unhappy bridesmaid helps no one. If a friend is giving you flack about her dress, try to work with her as much as possible. Is the fit bothering her? Does the dress cost too much? Troubleshooting the problem before the big day will make everyone happier.