Shakira definitely has a look, although it's not necessarily one I would generally recommend for a wedding. However,
here, at a children's benefit gala in Berlin, she pulls off sexy and sultry without showing too much. While this look might not work for every bride or every wedding, it could really rock a New Year's Eve wedding, or a holiday wedding next year, and so it's worth breaking down what makes it so utterly fabulous.
- Color me jealous! You want to talk about festive? This red dress is vibrant and festive without being hokey. The jewels down the front bring the bling but don't overpower the dress because they're in a similar hue. Bridal gowns often have a lot of embellishment, but as you're shopping, keep in mind the effect one line of gems can give.
- Appropriately sexy cut -- Maybe it's because she's at a children's event, but Shakira does a great job of covering herself appropriately without looking like she's trying to cover it up. How does she do it? The neckline is a deep V, but there's enough coverage on the sides to keep everything in place. Additionally, the dress is quite fitted until the hips, at which point it falls flatteringly to the floor. This dress in a soft white or ivory would be just gorgeous -- use a contrasting color for the gems to make it a little extra funky.
- The casual coif contrast -- With a gown like this, we'd normally expect a more "done" do, but the loose waves provide a nice contrast to the formality of the dress. She's smart to leave the jewels at home so that the dress is really the focus.
What's in a name?
Dress of the day: Anastasia by Maggie Sottero
Unusual wedding cakes from Dragons and Daffodils
