Apparently this is a "Grace Kelly style" dress???

amdublin

Apparently this is a "Grace Kelly style" dress???

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/big-day-for-phil-coulter-as-he-gives-daughter-dominque-away-on-wedding-day-29539969.html

I don't think so

Do you?

Ann Landers

Just a bogstandard wedding dress, TBH. But, hey, it's the Indo, what do you expect?

Rochester

Grace Kelly had her neck shoulders and arms covered up. That dress is the usual boring bath towel style, vulgar dress.

amdublin

Yep.

Like Kate Middleton's dress was "Grace Kelly style".
Julie Andrews in the sound of music was "grace kelly style"

This is not.

Carol_1985

Rochester wrote: »

Grace Kelly had her neck shoulders and arms covered up. That dress is the usual boring bath towel style, vulgar dress.

Wow! A bit harsh! Fair enough it might not be to your taste but there's no need to be so nasty.

Ann Landers

Carol_1985 wrote: »

Wow! A bit harsh! Fair enough it might not be to your taste but there's no need to be so nasty.

I have to agree with her, and on the flip side, if you like the dress style, why would you care if other people don't?

Such a boring style and doesn't even suit most people who wear it! So sick of seeing brides in this country wear dresses of this style. I'm glad to see lovely sleeves creep back in.

xzanti

She looks stunning, as every bride does on her big day.. whatever she wears.

Everyones personal taste is different.

January

I don't agree with the vulgar dress comment at all. There's nothing vulgar about that dress and there are plenty of examples on the internet of vulgar dresses (the one of the girl with the dress just covering her breasts is one example).

While it's not a style that suits a lot of people it suits her and is a lovely dress. Not Grace Kelly-esque though.

amdublin

xzanti wrote: »

She looks stunning, as every bride does on her big day.. whatever she wears.

Everyones personal taste is different.

Oh no I wasn't saying anything about how she looks. I was commenting that the indo describes it as "grace Kelly style" whereas I don't think it looks in anyway "grace Kelly" whatsoever.

ABajaninCork

If you want a vulgar dress, check out what Gordon D'Arcy's bride was wearing to the church! :eek: This girl's dress isn't.

But - I don't think the dress and the mantilla veil did anything for this girl. The white washes her out, and the dress and veil are far too fussy IMO. Either have a lace dress or a lace veil. Together, it's overkill.

I'm with Ann Landers though. It's so nice to see sleeves coming back in. I wish I could've had sleeves when I got married. But at least the dress had spaghetti straps! I have a short neck and a bit overweight, so strapless would never have looked good on me...:(

amdublin

I liked aoife cogan's dress. Although I think she was a little TOO thin in it.

http://www.whatshewears.ie/aoife-cogans-wedding-dress/

ABajaninCork

amdublin wrote: »

I liked aoife cogan's dress. Although I think she was a little TOO thin in it.

http://www.whatshewears.ie/aoife-cogans-wedding-dress/

The dress was nice. But it's not a wedding dress, nor was it suitable for the church IMO. She showed far too much in it (sideboob anyone?) and yes, she was too thin. I didn't think it looked good TBH. Personally, I think she would've looked nice in a shorter style as she has the legs to carry it off.

ABajaninCork

On the other hand - I LOVED Amy Huberman's dress! Simple, elegant and timeless. Hated the BM dresses though!

January

Love Amy's dress! Aoife's was not suitable for a church wedding in Ireland at all... beach wedding in the Caribbean, yes.

lazygal

Strapless dresses don't suit most women. Nothing to do with size, they just look badly fitted most of the time. I'm sick of seeing the same style wedding dresses.

Carol_1985

Ann Landers wrote: »

I have to agree with her, and on the flip side, if you like the dress style, why would you care if other people don't?

Such a boring style and doesn't even suit most people who wear it! So sick of seeing brides in this country wear dresses of this style. I'm glad to see lovely sleeves creep back in.

I don't care if others don't like it! But why not just say it's not to my taste or I wouldn't choose it! I just think there's no need for such harsh words. There are lots of brides on this forum and chances are someone has chosen a similar style dress. Nobody wants to hear the dress they've chosen described like that. That's all I'm saying!:)

Dolbert

The bitchiness is strong with this thread.

January

Carol_1985 wrote: »

I don't care if others don't like it! But why not just say it's not to my taste or I wouldn't choose it! I just think there's no need for such harsh words. There are lots of brides on this forum and chances are someone has chosen a similar style dress. Nobody wants to hear the dress they've chosen described like that. That's all I'm saying!:)

When you post on the internet regularly you have to learn to grow a thick skin, otherwise you'll be offended by everything.

Ann Landers

Dolbert wrote: »

The bitchiness is strong with this thread.

Arrah, it's not. Some of us are just sick of seeing generic strapless dresses rather than people considering what would actually suit them.

And I'm one of the people a strapless would definitely not suit!

Of course people can wear what they want, and I would never, ever be rude to someone over their choices, but here on an internet message board, I reckon people can be honest.

Carol_1985

January wrote: »

When you post on the internet regularly you have to learn to grow a thick skin, otherwise you'll be offended by everything.

I agree! I do think there's a nicer way of saying you don't like something though and maybe people should think about that! Not aiming that at anyone in this thread that's just a general thought on life. Anyway this is all off topic!

I agree that the dress is definitely not in the style of Grace Kelly! Nonetheless the bride looked happy and beautiful!:)

dudara

The veil is pretty old-school in style, and is quite nice. But don't get how the dress is Grace Kelly style?

BabysCoffee

The lace on the veil gives a slight touch of Grace Kelly to the over all look. But the dress is no way near the style of Grace Kelly

BabysCoffee

I think Phil Coulter's daughter could have done with considering a lacy sleeve on her arms - as could many Irish brides

Electric Sheep

Ann Landers wrote: »

Arrah, it's not. Some of us are just sick of seeing generic strapless dresses rather than people considering what would actually suit them.

And I'm one of the people a strapless would definitely not suit.

Truth be told, they suit very few.

Ann Landers

Electric Sheep wrote: »

Truth be told, they suit very few.

Yeah, you need to have really dainty shoulders, an elegant neck and toned arms for them to look really good, IMO. A small waist helps too.

amdublin

It's our arms are the problem.

Our fatty arms with the red blotches

Ann Landers

amdublin wrote: »

It's our arms are the problem.

Our fatty arms with the red blotches

Toned arms take serious effort!

BabysCoffee

amdublin wrote: »

It's our arms are the problem.

Our fatty arms with the red blotches

Yup if you have toned skinny blotch free arms go for strapless. Otherwise a lace sleeve is your only man. Most Irish brides need a sleeve......

ABajaninCork

Most brides full stop! Who on earth has the time to tone arms?? :P

redappple

I literally saw the OP, looked at the article and thought "no the dress definitely isn't what I would describe as being similar to Grace Kelly's", but it's still a nice dress, not something I would go for, but the bride is still beautiful and I'm sure it's her ideal dress. She isn't the one who described it as Grace Kelly style, the Indo did.

Then I read some of the posts on this thread - what's to stop this girl reading this thread? What if someone said that about you at the back of the church or on social media about your wedding and your dress?

We all have personal tastes and different opinions - lets at least try to respect that, it's what makes the world interesting!

amdublin

redappple wrote: »

I literally saw the OP, looked at the article and thought "no the dress definitely isn't what I would describe as being similar to Grace Kelly's", but it's still a nice dress, not something I would go for, but the bride is still beautiful and I'm sure it's her ideal dress. She isn't the one who described it as Grace Kelly style, the Indo did.

Yeah I never said that she called it a Grace Kelly style dress. I only quoted the article.

redappple

amdublin wrote: »

Yeah I never said that she called it a Grace Kelly style dress. I only quoted the article.

Oh ya I know that!!! Hope it didn't come across that way no harm meant!

mrsbyrne

http://goodbyemiss.com/wedding/wedding-dress-style-inspiration-grace-kelly
Grace Kelly wedding dress worn by herself!

redappple

mrsbyrne wrote: »

http://goodbyemiss.com/wedding/wedding-dress-style-inspiration-grace-kelly
Grace Kelly wedding dress worn by herself!

Stunning, timeless, classy, beautiful! Love it!

mrsbyrne

My classiest brides include Mrs Bridget Wilson (Pete Sampras 1999) in this Vera Wang
http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/pete-sampras-bridgette-wilson-wedding/

redappple

mrsbyrne wrote: »

My classiest brides include Mrs Bridget Wilson (Pete Sampras 1999) in this Vera Wang
http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/pete-sampras-bridgette-wilson-wedding/

Very very nice - quite subtly sexy. Tiny bit too simple for me but that's part of it's charm also!

mrsbyrne

.....and John John Kennedy/Carolyn Bessette RIP
http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/carolyn-bessette-john-f-kennedy-jr-wedding

redappple

mrsbyrne wrote: »

.....and John John Kennedy/Carolyn Bessette RIP
http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/carolyn-bessette-john-f-kennedy-jr-wedding

Wow that is essentially the exact type of dress I would like!!!

mrsbyrne

redappple wrote: »

Very very nice - quite subtly sexy. Tiny bit too simple for me but that's part of it's charm also!

Its a bit plain but she is so beautiful she doesn't need any props !

Ann Landers

I really dislike lace so am not keen on either Grace Kelly's nor Kate Middleton's dress.

mrsbyrne

redappple wrote: »

Wow that is essentially the exact type of dress I would like!!!

You've great taste that pic is 20 years old nearly but it could be last month! Of course neither of these brides ever eat /ate anything so no lumps or bumps!

mrsbyrne

Ann Landers wrote: »

I really dislike lace so am not keen on either Grace Kelly's nor Kate Middleton's dress.

I thought the lace suited both of them, but it suits very few.

Ann Landers

mrsbyrne wrote: »

I thought the lace suited both of them, but it suits very few.

Oh, it does suit them both, I just have an extreme aversion to lace, for some reason.

sunbeam

My favourite wedding dress sleeves were those on the gown of Princess Mary of Denmark, which were designed to wrap around her arms like a lily.

I'm not mad about the way she wore her heirloom veil though. I think it looks much better worn flat, unlike Kate Middleton's which I thought could have used a little extra volume.

ABajaninCork

Yeah - I love lace, just not on me! Adds METRES to me!!

BabysCoffee

mrsbyrne wrote: »

.....and John John Kennedy/Carolyn Bessette RIP
http://www.celebritybrideguide.com/carolyn-bessette-john-f-kennedy-jr-wedding

My fave bridal look of all time!

Gatica

Yes, that dress is most defo not a Grace Kelly-style dress. It's a standard wedding dress as far as I can see. More than likely the author didn't know what a Grace Kelly-style dress looks like, but had heard the term before and just assumed it meant stylish and elegant, and may have wanted to convey that in their article.

Ann Landers wrote: »

I really dislike lace so am not keen on either Grace Kelly's nor Kate Middleton's dress.

I am the same, I don't generally like lace dresses. I think Grace Kelly's and Kate Middleton's dresses were a lovely classics, but wouldn't be for me. I don't like Grace Kelly's bell-like skirt either. I think the flow of Kate's dress was nicer but the figure hugging top half didn't flatter her small bosom, Grace's top half of the dress did more for her.

My three favourite celebrity dresses:

1. Liz Taylor's long sleeve and off the shoulder satin... (from http://imgarcade.com/1/elizabeth-taylor-wedding-dresses/)





2. Audrey Hepburn's in Funny Face (although it's not a real wedding, it would've been my ideal dress if I had found it)



3. Jackie Kennedy's dress (although it's a little fussy with the details, it's very well fitted and I love the short little sleeves and open neckline)

Gatica

sunbeam wrote: »

My favourite wedding dress sleeves were those on the gown of Princess Mary of Denmark, which were designed to wrap around her arms like a lily.

I'm not mad about the way she wore her heirloom veil though. I think it looks much better worn flat, unlike Kate Middleton's which I thought could have used a little extra volume.

I like the top half of the dress with the sleeves, don't like the apron-like front on it though...

sunbeam

No I'm not mad about the bottom half either. I think it was really of its time. Remember all those skirts from 10 years ago with sort of draped frills running down them?

I really love Jackie Kennedy's dress too. Apparently she wanted something much simpler as she thought it made her look like a lampshade, but was talked into it!

Ann Landers

Gatica wrote: »

I am the same, I don't generally like lace dresses. I think Grace Kelly's and Kate Middleton's dresses were a lovely classics, but wouldn't be for me. I don't like Grace Kelly's bell-like skirt either. I think the flow of Kate's dress was nicer but the figure hugging top half didn't flatter her small bosom, Grace's top half of the dress did more for her.

I much preferred Pippa Middleton's BM dress to Kate's wedding dress. I love simplicity and clean lines. I think it would be a lovely style of wedding dress, though the style would be quite unforgiving so one would need to have a bitchin' figure to wear it!

I think Audrey Hepburn's Funny Face dress was a really unflattering length, made her legs look stumpy.