Backless Bridal Pearl Opportunity

[jmd]

Had a few minutes to checkout Pinterest this week. Given that my son got married in October, Pinterest believes I'm still interested in all things wedding and is flooding me with wedding fashion. Instead of last season's strapless, nearly everything is backless, like totally bare from shoulder to waist. It's the perfect opportunity for a long pearl strand (or 2 or 10) worn with the rope in the back. That's a lot of bare skin that needs adornment and the classiness of pearls helps to dignify the really bare look of the gown. While not an absolutely new look, has anyone seen pearl retailers offering designs meant to be worn down the back? And does this style have a name??

 

[pattye]

Certainly interesting, thank you for the update, JMD! A great op indeed! How fun to style with a long pearl rope and perhaps a vintage pin from a family member~I've not seen anything about this style before!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

In 2013 there were a lot of back pendants and necklaces floating around on Pinterest but I never saw one "in the wild". I think it is a cool look but it does require some panache to carry out.

 

[Red]

You also need to never lean against the back of a chair while wearing pearls down the back. Ouch! This look would be for standing, I think.

 

[Katbran]

LOL Good thinking Red... never crossed my mind ! I've never seen anyone wear this look at a formal event...only in magazines..and red carpet events. I think it looks amazing tho !

 

[pattye]

Sarah of Kojima Pearl wears ropes cross body and as belts; looks awesome on her! Probably some photos somewhere on here~

 

[Marianne]

Sarah looks awesome in anything

 

[Icyjade]

Just wondering if anyone has tried it? I'm wondering if it gets "choke-y" cos of the weight of the pearls hanging down and pulling against the front of the neck.

 

[GemGeek]

Sarah looks awesome in anything

Amen, Sister!

 

[GemGeek]

Just wondering if anyone has tried it? I'm wondering if it gets "choke-y" cos of the weight of the pearls hanging down and pulling against the front of the neck.

Exactly. Many many years ago, I tried it with an evening gown and I felt like I was choking all night. It needs to be counterbalanced with a heavy decorative clasp in front.

 

[aradhnasingh]

You should know what is the most important for the bride, the wedding dress or some ornaments?

 

[CathyKeshi]

Sarah could wear anything ...

 

[BWeaves]

You should know what is the most important for the bride, the wedding dress or some ornaments?

I think a lot of brides forget that their most important accessory at their wedding is the groom.