BIRGIT COMPTON WEDDINGS
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And now let’s look closer at the dress that Emma wore. When it first came into
our possession it was so fresh that, enchantingly, it was still full of wedding
confetti.
our possession it was so fresh that, enchantingly, it was still full of wedding
confetti.
As you might already have deduced
from the pictures of the dress when
Emma was wearing it, most of the
interesting detail in the dress is in the
back. The dress itself is made of raw
silk which, as is typical for the medium, is
finished with a rather rough texture and,
although I suppose it may have it’s
devotees, is not a strong favourite of
ours. The colour is, I think, described
romantically as ‘Champagne’, but
others might less attractively call it a
rather grubby ivory or beige. I guess
Emma must have liked it, because she
chose it, but sadly we don’t have her
thoughts on the subject. So far you
might think we’re not doing a very good
job of promoting this dress to you, but
rest assured, texture and precise
colour aside, it is still a beautiful work
of art.
from the pictures of the dress when
Emma was wearing it, most of the
interesting detail in the dress is in the
back. The dress itself is made of raw
silk which, as is typical for the medium, is
finished with a rather rough texture and,
although I suppose it may have it’s
devotees, is not a strong favourite of
ours. The colour is, I think, described
romantically as ‘Champagne’, but
others might less attractively call it a
rather grubby ivory or beige. I guess
Emma must have liked it, because she
chose it, but sadly we don’t have her
thoughts on the subject. So far you
might think we’re not doing a very good
job of promoting this dress to you, but
rest assured, texture and precise
colour aside, it is still a beautiful work
of art.
The most attractive feature of the back of the dress, is that it laces up corset style, with lacing of the same colour and
material as the dress. (We’ve already given you our thoughts on the merits of dresses that lace up the back). The lacing in
this instance is started at the top of the bodice and then worked downwards in a cross over style before being tied off at
the waist, the knot and bow being hidden by the large raw silk bow of matching colour, which fastens across with a press
stud. The bow is just for show and is sewn pre-tied with moderately long tails and is decorated with same material fabric
roses.
material as the dress. (We’ve already given you our thoughts on the merits of dresses that lace up the back). The lacing in
this instance is started at the top of the bodice and then worked downwards in a cross over style before being tied off at
the waist, the knot and bow being hidden by the large raw silk bow of matching colour, which fastens across with a press
stud. The bow is just for show and is sewn pre-tied with moderately long tails and is decorated with same material fabric
roses.
The neckline is off the shoulders and
decorated at the back with same the
top of the lacing and again at back of
the shoulders. The neckline itself
takes the form of a roll of material,
gathered together at the top of the
back and above the bust, but broader
across tops of the arms.
The close-up view of the back of the
bodice gives a good idea of the pattern
of the lacing and you can see part of
the bow where the laces have been
tied-off behind the large rose
decorated bow at the back of the waist.
decorated at the back with same the
top of the lacing and again at back of
the shoulders. The neckline itself
takes the form of a roll of material,
gathered together at the top of the
back and above the bust, but broader
across tops of the arms.
The close-up view of the back of the
bodice gives a good idea of the pattern
of the lacing and you can see part of
the bow where the laces have been
tied-off behind the large rose
decorated bow at the back of the waist.
The bodice is lightly boned and will grasp the wearer in a pleasurable but strict embrace once tightly laced up. This is
our favourite feature of Emma’s dress. Altogether delectably fiddly and certainly requiring of the help of a second
person, ideally one with designs on the contents of your bridal panties.
our favourite feature of Emma’s dress. Altogether delectably fiddly and certainly requiring of the help of a second
person, ideally one with designs on the contents of your bridal panties.
Click on the pictures for a full-size view
Emma bought the dress from 'Dukes', of 18-20
Stonegate, in York, which we know because she was
kind enough to give us the dress in the original garment
carrier. The dress was made by 'Ritva Westenius', of
London.
Stonegate, in York, which we know because she was
kind enough to give us the dress in the original garment
carrier. The dress was made by 'Ritva Westenius', of
London.