25 'Little White Dresses' for a stylish and intimate civil wedding

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Evelyn Carpenter

If you believe that protocols are meant to be broken, then wear a short dress to your wedding, especially if you are getting married in a civil ceremony, intimate, but with a lot of style. Otherwise, the short wedding dress will be a trend again in the 2021-2022 season, due to the health crisis that has forced us to reinvent marriages. What exactly is a Little White?Clarify all your doubts about this garment that is all the rage.

What the dress looks like

The Little White Dress, which translates as little white dress, is the other side of the famous Little Black Dress In other words, it refers to a basic, timeless and versatile garment, which does not include too many details or ornaments, so it allows multiple combinations. A Little White Dress can be short above the knees, mid-knee or calf-length.

In bridal fashion

Short wedding dresses, which appear more and more strongly in the new catalogs, stand out for adapting to different styles and body types. Thus, you will find from loose princess silhouette dresses, A-line or flared, to tight-fitting straight cut models, with a variety of necklines and sleeves. In addition, you can choose between discreet, very sophisticated and minimal inspired designs, made of smooth fabrics such as mikado or satin, or choose from dresses with tulle skirts, lace bodies, prints, ruffles, feathers,fringes, bows, rhinestones or other appliqués, always with the possibility of adding a veil or a cape. Since the wedding dress will be shown only once, the collections include the Little White Dress in different versions to satisfy everyone's tastes.

Ideal for civil weddings

Although there are several reasons to opt for a little white dress, the most contingent, perhaps, has to do with the pandemic, which has forced to reduce the capacity and, therefore, to simplify the links. And within that scenario, many brides will opt for civil ceremonies, simpler and with few guests. A Little White Dress is a great alternative to an overdressed dress with a dramatic train, a short design will be better suited to these circumstances, while allowing you to walk comfortably throughout the day. In addition, with some exceptions, the dress code for guests at a civil wedding tends to be "semi-formal" or "cocktail", so a short wedding dress is a great alternative to a long dress.Whether or not you are motivated by the pandemic, the truth is that civil marriages are characterized by being more discreet, intimate ceremonies, often at home.

More reasons to choose a Little White Dress

If so, then a Little White Dress will make you feel much fresher and lighter, for example with a silk lingerie dress or an organza dress with a strapless neckline. On the other hand, if you are on a tight budget for your civil wedding, a short dress will always be more economical than a classic dress that goes up to the waist.But not only that, if your goal is to acquire a garment that you can wear again, a Little White Dress will allow you to create different looks, just by playing with the accessories, for example, adding an XL belt, some colored tights or adding a contrasting black jacket to your outfit.

Show off your footwear

Finally, if you are a shoe lover, a little white dress will allow you to show off your footwear Whether you choose an over-the-knee or below-the-knee design, you'll be able to show off your stilettos, peep toes or sandals in a way that you couldn't with a traditional long dress. And even if you're getting married in autumn/winter, don't rule out the option of wearing boots with your Little White Dress. Otherwise, if you go for a vibrant colour or glitter shoes, you can wear a pair of boots with your Little White Dress,And your groom will be able to match his shirt, tie or boutonniere in the same tone.

From tight-fitting designs with a sensual touch, to boho-chic inspired loose-fitting styles, the versatility of the Little White Dress guarantees to find the perfect design for every bride, with the possibility of even incorporating elements such as an overskirt or crop top. Ideal to surprise with a double look!

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.