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Wedding Guest Attire

White Tie Wedding

Strapless Metallic Floral Jacquard Prom Dress, Main, color, AQUAMARINE — Mac Duggal Strapless Metallic Floral Jacquard Prom Dress,$398
Sizes 0 – 14

Off the Shoulder Evening Dress, Main, color, BLACK — La Femme Off the Shoulder Evening Dress, $398
Sizes 0-14

Off the Shoulder Crossback Gown, Main, color, HUNTER — Desi Off the Shoulder Crossback Gown, $256
Sizes 0 – 16

ALEX PERRY Abigail open-back crepe gown — Alex Perry Abigail open-back crepe gown, $5000
Sizes 2-12

ONG-OAJ PAIRAM Tammy gathered silk-satin wrap gown — Ong-Oaj Pairam Tammy Gown, $3380
Sizes 2 – 12

REEM ACRA Off-the-shoulder pleated mikado gown — Reem Acra Mikado Gown, $4380
Sizes 2-8

11Honore ZAC ZAC POSEN
Indie Gown — ZAC ZAC POSEN
Indie Gown, $1290
Sizes 14-20

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Chantilly One Shoulder Gown — MONIQUE LHUILLIER Chantilly One Shoulder Gown, $4595
Sizes 14-22

Maticevski
Palma Gathered Cady Halterneck Gown — Maticevski
Palma Gathered Cady Halterneck Gown, $3620
AU Sizes 6-14

Black Tie Wedding

BHLDN Santiago Dress, $348
Sizes 0-18

Alfred Sung Cap Sleeve Dupioni Full Length Dress, $145.20
Sizes 0-18

Velvet Trim Strapless Ballgown
MAC DUGGAL — MAC DUGGAL Velvet Trim Strapless Ballgown, $558
Sizes 0 – 20W

PrettyLittleThing Twist Front Maxi, $64
Sizes 12-22

ONE SHOULDER MAXI DRESS — PrettyLittleThing One Shoulder Maxi, $45
Sizes S-L

PrettyLittleThing Ruffle Dress, $70
Sizes 0-12

Bailey Off the Shoulder Body-Con Dress
DRESS THE POPULATION — Dress the Population Bailey Off the Shoulder Body-Con Dress, $140
Sizes XXS-XXL

City Chic Estella Off the Shoulder Dress, $132.30
Sizes 14W - 24W — City Chic Estella Off the Shoulder Dress, $132.30
Sizes 14W – 24W

Sunshine Lace Sheath Dress
BARDOT — BARDOT Sunshine Lace Sheath Dress, $129
Sizes XS-XL

ASOS DESIGN petite tulle one shoulder maxi dress — one shoulder maxi dress, $103
Sizes 00-12

Eloquii Strapless Lace and Fringe Dress, $169.95 — Eloquii Strapless Lace and Fringe Dress, $169.95
Sizes 14-28

Eloquii Embroidered Kimono Dress,$129.95
Sizes 14-28

SALONI Annie floral-print silk-satin maxi dress — SALONI Annie floral-print silk-satin maxi dress, $795
Sizes 2-12

MATÉRIEL One-shoulder draped jacquard midi dress — MATÉRIEL One-shoulder draped jacquard midi dress, $580
Sizes XS-L

REBECCA VALLANCE Holliday off-the-shoulder polka-dot linen-blend dress — REBECCA VALLANCE Holliday off-the-shoulder polka-dot linen-blend dress, $755

Cocktail Attire for Wedding

DUSTY BLUE LACE RUFFLE DETAIL MIDI DRESS — Ruffle Lace Dress, $80
Sizes 0-12

NUDE BONDED SCUBA PLUNGE RUFFLE SKATER MIDI DRESS — Scuba Skater Dress, $45
Sizes 0-12

RED SCUBA BOW DETAIL FRILL HEM MIDI DRESS — Red Bow Midi Dress, $45
Sizes 0-12

Anthropologie Hutch Daisy Midi Dress, $160
Sizes 0-24w — Hutch Daisy Midi Dress, $160
Sizes 0-24w

Tracy Reese
Natasha Drop Waist Midi Dress, $450
Sizes 0-16

Shoshanna Marseille Midi Dress, $470
Sizes 0-16

WAYF
Chelsea Tiered Ruffle Maxi Dress,$59.40
Sizes XS-XXL

Chi London
Curve Osia Floral Mermaid Gown, $140
Sizes 4-12 and 14W-24W

Rachel Parcell Smocked Waist A-Line Dress, $140
Sizes XXS - XXL — Rachel Parcell Smocked Waist A-Line Dress, $140
Sizes XXS – XXL

Pretty Little Things DUSTY BLUE LACE RUFFLE DETAIL MIDI DRESS — PrettyLittleThing Midi Dress, $62
Sizes 0-12

PrettyLittleThing PLUS DUSTY PINK ONE SHOULDER LACE MIDAXI DRESS — PrettyLittleThing Midi Dress, $62
Sizes 12-22

Reformation Gavin Dress, $218 — Reformation Gavin Dress, $218
Sizes 0-12

ASOS DESIGN bardot bubble sleeve strappy midi dress, $72
Sizes 0-14

ASOS DESIGN botanical floral plunge belted pleated midi dress, $87 — ASOS DESIGN botanical floral plunge belted pleated midi dress, $87
Sizes 0 – 14

ASOS DESIGN Curve fallen shoulder midi pencil dress with tie detail in smudge print — ASOS DESIGN Curve fallen shoulder midi pencil dress with tie detail
Size 12-28

True Violet Maternity scuba midi dress with asymmetric frill in yellow — True Violet Maternity scuba midi dress with asymmetric frill in yellow, $98
Sizes 0-14

ASOS DESIGN bubble floral sleeve square neck mini dress with wicker belt — ASOS DESIGN bubble floral sleeve square neck mini dress with wicker belt, $87
Sizes 0-14

ASOS EDITION puff sleeve maxi dress in mono check — ASOS EDITION puff sleeve maxi dress in mono check, $190
Sizes 0 – 14

Eloquii One Shoulder Jumpsuit, $89.95
Sizes 20-28

Triple Ruffle Dress Black — Eloquii Triple Ruffle Dress, $99
Sizes 14-18

Shimmer Tiered Leg Jumpsuit Black with Silver — Eloquii Shimmer Tiered Leg Jumpsuit, $134.99
Sizes 14-28

Plus Size Contrast Lace High-Low Dress — Forver21 High-Low Lace Dress, $48
Sizes 1X – 3X

Ruffled Flounce Dress — Forever21 Ruffled Flounce Dress, $25.99
Sizes S-L

Plunging Metallic Flounce Dress — Plunging Metallic Flounce Dress
Sizes S-L

Casual Wedding Attire

You Hit the Spot Polka Dot Midi Dress Nasty Gal — Polka Dot Dress, $17.60
Sizes 2 – 10

Nasty Gal Touch and Go Wrap Satin Dress — Satin Wrap Dress, $24
Sizes 0-12

Grow On Floral Midi Dress — Floral Midi Dress, $28
Sizes 12-20

ModCloth Illuminated Elegance Chiffon Maxi Dress, $99
Sizes XXS – 4X

ModCloth x Dupenny Fabulous Fit and Flare Dress — ModCloth x Dupenny Fabulous Fit and Flare Dress, $119.99
Sizes 00 – 28

Modcloth
Timeless Magnetism A-Line Dress, $35.97
Sizes XXS – 4X

NastyGal Knot Your Average Girl Plus Floral Maxi Dress — NastyGal Maxi Dress, $32
Sizes 12-18

High Neckline Feeling Fine Satin Midi Dress — High Neckline Feeling Fine Satin Midi Dress, $24
Sizes 6-10

High Neckline Feeling Fine Satin Midi Dress, $24
Sizes 12–20

Keaton One-Shoulder Jumpsuit — Maeve
Keaton One-Shoulder Jumpsuit, $180
Sizes XXS – XL

Perry Dress - Tanzania — Rue 107 Tanzania Dress, $69
Sizes S – 4X

Adrienne Dress - Sunflower — Rue 107 Adrienne Dress, $68
Sizes S – 4X

Plus Size Floral Tube Dress — Forver21 Tube Dress, $45
Sizes 1X – 3X

Missguided Floral Palazzo Pants — Missguided Floral Palazzo Pants, $35
Sizes 4-10

Satin Floral Midi Dress — Satin Floral Midi Dress, $35
Sizes S-L

CAROLINE CONSTAS Kai polka-dot silk-satin dress — Caroline Constas Kai Satin Dress, $695
Sizes XS-L

MARA HOFFMAN + NET SUSTAIN Mika off-the-shoulder Tencel and linen-blend midi dress — Mara Hoffman Mika Midi Dress, $525
Sizes 0 – 12

LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ Tiered broderie anglaise cotton mini dress — LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ Tiered mini dress, $695
Sizes 0-4

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Hello, New York Bridal Fashion Week! This week, we

Hello, New York Bridal Fashion Week! This week, we celebrate all aspects of love and marriage with designers reimagining the stunning confections that brides will wear to say “I do.” For plus-size brides, finding the perfect dress can be a source of anxiety, as bridal wear often overlooks larger bodies, particularly during the try-on process.

Every bride, regardless of size, DESERVES the opportunity to try on a dress and envision their big day, rather than simply holding a dress pinned against their clothes due to a lack of larger samples.

Bridal brands that cater to larger bodies have a responsibility to invest in grading their garments for extended sizes. This process requires a keen understanding of fit and proportions to preserve the style and design of the original garment across all sizes.

@watters, led by a powerhouse of multicultural women, offers three labels under the Watters Designs House that cater to sizes 0-32W and grades their plus-size gowns. They also provide six shades of nude lining for their gowns, ensuring that brides of color can look their best in lace and sheer designs.

How was your wedding dress shopping experience?

I have always identified as a maximalist and a lov

I have always identified as a maximalist and a lover of vibrant colors and bold prints. As a Ghanaian, I’ve enjoyed a long-standing love affair with the rich hues of handwoven kente cloth and the vibrant Ankara prints that adorn ornate kaba tops and stylish slits for special occasions, as well as simple house dresses crafted from the remnants of my grandma’s and mom’s custom pieces. My affection for color remains steadfast, but in the past year, black has emerged as my primary sartorial choice. Therefore, I was intrigued when I came across a piece in the New York Times submitted by a reader asking, “Why do so many people wear all black?”

Since becoming a mother a year ago, I find myself standing before my wardrobe each morning, gazing at the vast array of fabrics in every imaginable hue. Yet, despite the spectrum of options, my hand instinctively reaches for the same thing: an ensemble of black. But why?

As new mom I choose an all-black wardrobe for several practical and emotional reasons:

1. Practicality: Black is forgiving with stains and spills, allowing me to navigate my day without worrying about my appearance.

2. **Versatility**: An all-black wardrobe simplifies getting dressed, especially in those sleep-deprived early days, as every piece easily coordinates.

3. Timelessness: Black never goes out of style, helping me look chic and polished without chasing fleeting trends during this chaotic time.

4. Confidence and Empowerment: Wearing black boosts my confidence and helps me feel more put-together as I adjust to my new role.

5. Mood-Boosting: Black has a slimming effect that enhances my self-esteem, especially important during the sensitive postpartum period.

6. Simplicity: An all-black wardrobe reduces decision fatigue, letting me focus on what truly matters—caring for Olivia and myself.

An all-black look combines practicality, comfort, and confidence, making it the perfect choice during this transformative period in my life.

Olivia Grace is ONE YEAR OLD! It’s been a year o

Olivia Grace is ONE YEAR OLD! It’s been a year of many blessings, learnings and celebrations. We also celebrated ourselves as parents and most importantly me as a mother. 365 days of motherhood has changed me for the better. Here’s to a lifetime more.

Join me in wishing @glamazonette a happy birthday.

#wewillwewillrabioux #happybirthday

A year ago today, I was shooting this exact reel f

A year ago today, I was shooting this exact reel for my last campaign for @walmartfashion before giving birth four days later. I have had this video sitting in my reels drafts for a year because at the time I didn’t think “I looked good enough” in this look to post. I was hot 🥵 and sweaty and ready to deliver @glamazonette.

In a way, I’m thankful to have this reminder of how amazing Women’s bodies are and how effortless we sometimes make it seem while bringing a whole new human being into this world.

I saw these photos pop up on my iPhone memories and I gasped because DAMN I looked amazing. This serves as a not so gentle reminder to still take those photos even when you’re not feeling 100% your best because you’ll look back on them and love and be proud. Trust me!

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