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Home » Bride » Romantic Wedding Dress : Katie May Flutter Sleeve Gown

March 12, 2014

Romantic Wedding Dress : Katie May Flutter Sleeve Gown

Romantic Wedding Dress : Katie May Flutter Sleeve Gown
Romantic Wedding Dress with Flutter Sleeves

Katie May Flutter Sleeve Wedding Gown | Ice Queen Earrings from BaubleBar | Jenny Packham Fiori Bracelet  | Mother of Pearl Clutch Judith Leiber | Anais Glitter Slingbacks by Jimmy Choo

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today's wedding dress for Wedding Dress Wednesday is such a stunner, if I do say so myself! It's this Vienna Flutter Sleeve Gown by Katie May. While it's called the flutter sleeve gown, it actually has two remarkable features that I find just amazing. The first, of course, is that beautiful flutter sleeve. From the front it looks like a pretty and like a ruffled cap sleeve, but if you look closely, the flutter sleeve cascades down the back almost like a capelet on the sides. And the back -- well -- the back is not to be missed! Actually, your back is not to be missed, because this gown is absolutely backless! Remember last year how we saw embellished backs on gowns from bridal designers like Karen Willis Holmes and Claire Pettibone? This year, we're seeing this completely open backs, which can be a statement of itself, but also gives a nice option of a trend I've been seeing a lot of lately: the backwards necklace!

I first saw the backwards necklace trend on Fab You Bliss , and then a few weeks later again when Jennifer Lawrence was wearing it at the Oscars. It's a fantastic look for the right bride.  When selecting the necklace for this look, you'll need some length in order to make sure it hangs correctly down your back. I find single strands with delicate crystals, long  pendants with tassels, or tiered strands that join into one at the closure are great choices. For this particular dress, I like the pearl necklace I've shown below with the beautiful ornamentation in the bottom pendant. I love how the graduated pearls will give interest in the front ( without being too chunky to sit correctly on the neckline) and the pendant adds a beautiful adornment for the back. What do you think? Would you dare to wear a backless gown? And if so, would you dress it up with a backwards necklace?

 

Katie May Vienna Flutter Sleeve Gown

Backless Flutter Sleeve Gown 

Ben-Amun Long Crystal Drop Necklace

Ben-Amun Long Drop Crystal  Necklace

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  1. Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss} says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    It took me a few minutes to figure out which post you were talking about. Then I remembered...this one, right? http://fabyoubliss.com/2014/02/18/heart-on-her-sleeve-editorial-shoot/

    • Dressforthewedding says

      March 12, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      That's exactly it! Thank you! I couldn't remember if was in a style post or engagement session! I've updated the link :)!

  2. Ariana - Hey Wedding Lady says

    March 12, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    You're pretty much a genius - not only is that dress GORGEOUS but it would look amazing with a backwards necklace! I can't wait to see this trend on some real brides!

  3. Sara says

    March 12, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    What a beautiful and ethereal look!

  4. Tamika | Bajan Wed says

    March 12, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Heart be still that dress!! That back!! Whew! Love the look - elegant, romantic and ever so chic! As usual, want to nab that clutch! Actually, want to nab everything!

  5. Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss} says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks for including me! And I definitely think this dress is perfect for a backwards necklace. PERFECT!

  6. Belle the Magazine says

    March 13, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I'm obsessed with the back line of this amazing gown!

  7. Angelica | The Bridal Detective says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Seriously? I am dying over here from how ridiculously stunning that gown is! Everything is perfection, from the Jenny Packham bracelet to the all of the accessories. WOW!!

  8. Harmony (Rustic Folk Weddings) says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    What a beautiful gown, and loving that Ben-Amun Long Drop Necklace

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