The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns

by Carley Roney

What's the real difference between an $800 gown and an $8000 gown? Is Dupioni better than Duchesse? When do you need a crinoline, and what is a crumb catcher? From the creator of the #1 online wedding resource, The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns provides the answers to these questions and thousands more. The perfect gift for a bride-to-be, this lavishly illustrated book--more than 250 color photographs and illustrations--tells her everything she needs to know about the single most expensive and important piece of clothing she will ever own. The only fully comprehensive book on the subject, The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns dissects the construction of the dress; profiles the numerous styles; defines and illustrates hundreds of varieties of fabrics, laces, embellishments, and accessories; and provides straightforward counsel on which cuts work best with which fabrics, and what styles look best on which body types. In addition, informative sections explain how and where to search for a dress, how to pull everything together to achieve the perfect look, and how to care for the masterpiece when the wedding is over. Fascinating bits of history throughout unveil the traditions and significance of this most important piece of clothing. For that all-important decision of a lifetime, The Knot Book of Wedding Gowns is the ultimate book on the ultimate dress.

Genres: Fashion, Reference

176 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

No wedding dress book can tell every reader exactly what will be right for them. However, this book explains all the different parts of a wedding dress, and illustrates many of the options.

Sections include:
-- Anatomy - silhouette, bodice, neckline, waistline, sleeves, skirt, train, fabric, lace, embellishment, colour, dress portraits.
-- Shopping - finding yourself, taking stock, where to shop, shopping tips, decision time, your order, your fittings.
-- Accessories - veil & headpiece, gloves, underpinnings & hosiery, shoes, bouquet, bridesmaids, the groom.
-- Dressing - pre-wedding prep, getting dressed, bustling around, getting undressed.

I loved this book. It helped me to narrow down my preferences and create a unique dress which was perfect for me.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of like a visual dictionary for all the technical terms you hear when talking about dresses (sweetheart neckline, A-line skirt, bodice, train, etc). Good for someone with zero fashion knowledge such as myself.

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very pretty book that talks about wedding gowns. Doesn't really say too much, though, but the pictures are nice.