Angel Wings Costume

Mini Dress

Top Wedding Dress Trends for 2009 and 2010

Want to ensure a fashion-forward look for your upcoming 2009 or 2010 wedding? From sleek silhouettes to mini-dresses and tiered gowns, these latest looks for wedding gowns will help you put your best fashion foot forward to get you down the aisle in style.

Sleek Silhouettes
Slim is the silhouette of choice for the modern wedding dress - as sheaths, trumpets, and column wedding dresses ruled the runways. Don´t fret if you´ve always dreamed of donning a billowy Ball Gown, however, as this traditional style never goes out of style.

Colorful Details
Modern brides are experimenting with color to tie their ensembles into the color scheme. Adding a splash of color to the basic white gown remains popular through colorful sashes and appliqué details, or more dramatically through two-toned wedding gowns with a colored bodice against a white or off-white skirt.

High Hemlines
Not afraid to show a little leg, today´s brides are embracing the tea-length and mini shift dresses that have become de rigueur in nearly every wedding dress designer´s latest collections. The trend makes sense for destination weddings calling for laid back attire and brides opting to don a second dress for dancing the night away at the reception.

Tiered Skirts
Whether chiffon, tulle, organza, or even feathers – layers of fabric are the newest major detail designers are playing with to create soft, yet dramatic gowns. This flowing style is perfect for the bride who is a romantic at heart.

Floaty Fabrics
Dresses weighted down by heavy crepes, matte satins and silks are lightening up to fabrics like taffeta and organza. These airy fabrics are easy to layer and more comfortable for a gown worn for up to 10 hours. And for brides having a summer wedding, donning a lighter fabric will ensure they´re glowing – not sweaty and red-faced - on their wedding day.

One Shoulder
This asymmetrical look is a hot fashion trend that has crossed over into the bridal world to update the basic strapless gown. Carrying a simple, no fuss vibe, the one shoulder gown is a great option for a destination wedding. Bonus points for those blessed with toned limbs, as this neckline shows off the upper arms and shoulders.

Practical Pockets
Having graced gowns for a few seasons, pockets remain hot in 2009. The style lends a casual vibe for relaxed events, and – perhaps best of all – it´s practical too, allowing brides to keep essentials like lip gloss or tissues on hand throughout the day.

Get even more 2009 and 2010 wedding dress trends in this complete wedding dresses guide and photo gallery of designer dresses.

About the Author

Cori Russell is editor for Elegala.com and Gala Weddings Magazine. Elegala.com is a complete Weddings and Wedding Planning resource with a national directory of wedding venues and services, how-to guides, photo galleries, checklists, and expert advice to walk brides through every step of the wedding planning process.

View the complete sitemap to find everything you need to plan your wedding.

Mini Dress
Is a fab mini dress wearable over BIG cellulited thighs? What about leggings/skinny jeans on UN-skinny legs?

What should a girl with big thighs do with a mini dress?
Would anyone throw up if she shows off a pair of cow's thighs wrapped in skinnies or leggings (or GASP... without)?

I think you know the answer you are just winding us up.How about looking for a fab floaty dress to the knees or longer.

Sexy Heels and Mini Dress

Mini-Dress $49.99 Mini-Dress - Giclee Print

Mini Dress $34.99 Slinky Mini Dress Foil slinky asymmetrical mini dress with jewel shoulder strap and ruched side detail. Available in Black or Red. Available Sizes: Small/Medium Medium/Large

Deep V Mini Dress $36.99 Deep V Mini Dress Deep V mini dress with metallic skirt. Available Sizes: Small Medium Large

Fishnet Mini Dress $17.99 Fishnet Mini Dress Fishnet mini dress with opaque stripes. Available Sizes: One Size

Leopard Mini Dress $17.19 Leopard Mini Dress Leopard print mini dress. Available Sizes: One Size Plus Size

Camouflage Mini Dress $22.49 Camouflage Mini Dress Camouflage mini dress with ring accent. Available Sizes: One Size Thigh highs not included.

Opaque Mini Dress $16.49 Opaque Mini Dress Opaque mini dress with cut out sides and satin bow detail. One Size. Available Colors: Black Red White

Halter Mini Dress $43.99 Halter Mini Dress Silver halter mini dress with drape front and cut out sides. Matching gloves included. Available Sizes: Small Medium Large

Industrial Net Mini Dress $17.99 Industrial Net Mini Dress Industrial Net mini dress with sequin bow detail. Available Sizes: One size G-String not included.

Beaded Halter Mini Dress $31.99 Beaded Halter Mini Dress Turquiose lycra halter neck mini dress embellished with crystal beads. Available Sizes: One Size

Mini Halter Dress $17.99 Mini Halter Dress Lace halter mini dress Available colors and sizes: One Size - Black, Red or White Plus - Black or White

Cut Out Mini Dress $31.99 Cut Out Mini Dress Black slip style mini dress with cut out detail. Available Sizes: Standard size Plus size Panties not included

Open Back Mini Dress $38.99 Open Back Mini Dress Open back deep V mini dress with chain detail. Available in Black or Hot Pink. Available Sizes: Small Medium Large Extra Large

Black Light Mini Dress $28.99 Fence Net Mini Dress Yellow peek-A-Boo fence net mini dress with matching gloves and G-string. Black light receptive. Available Sizes: One size fits most

Mini Dress with G-String $32.99 Mesh Halter Mini Dress Includes: 2 Piece Pink Polka Dots Mesh Halter Embroidered Hearts Trim Mini Dress with Lace Trim Ruffle and G-String Available Sizes: Small/Medium Medium/Large

Long Sleeve Mini Dress $36.99 Long Sleeve Mini Dress Black long sleeve seamless stretchy mini dress with oval and round net cutouts. Available Sizes: One Size Plus Size

Dress Mini Lame $45.99 Mini Lame Dress The hottest slip style mini dress in lycra lame'. Features criss cross back. Available in Red or Gold. Available Sizes: Small Medium Large

Ruched Garter Mini Dress $31.99 Ruched Garter Mini Dress 2 piece set includes: Lace halter and stretch satin ruched garter mini dress with thong. Available Sizes: Small/Medium Medium/Large Stockings are not included.

Cupless Mini Dress $16.49 Cupless Mini Dress Get ready to grab some serious attention. This black mini dress features a black opaque desgin with open cups. Available Sizes: One Size Plus Size

Deep V Fishnet Mini Dress $25.99 Deep V Fishnet Mini Dress Fishnet deep V mini dress with lace-up sides. Available Sizes: One Size