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‘A big pouffy dress is not really me’: the brides who got wed in a suit
When the singer got married in London last month, her skirt suit made headlines. But she was hardly the first to reject tradition. Here are the stories behind some other beautiful but unconventional outfits
TL;DR
- Dua Lipa recently wore a white skirt suit for her wedding, joining a trend of women opting for suits over dresses.
- Bianca Jagger's 1971 wedding attire, an Yves Saint Laurent Le Smoking jacket and skirt, is cited as an iconic inspiration.
- Brides like Tilly Burn, Judith Winters, Justine Knowles, Sarah Morley, Judith Mendes, Helga Saint Pierre, and Maxine O’Neill share their experiences wearing suits.
- Motivations for choosing suits include reusability, comfort, wanting to feel 'cool' or powerful, and a desire to be unconventional.
- Some brides found inspiration in the stylish looks of Bianca Jagger, Diane Keaton, Katharine Hepburn, and even tailored men's suits.
- Suits ranged from Vivienne Westwood and Nicole Farhi to Principles and custom-made creations.
- Many brides have successfully re-worn their wedding suits for other occasions, highlighting their practicality.
- Practical considerations, such as navigating a narrow gangway onto a vessel in Jamaica, also influenced the choice of a suit.