I have a friend who frequently says "the more things change; the more they stay the same". We were again reminded of this and how fashion changes --sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly ----this week when we received several new bridal gowns in the store.
We were at the Keene Country Club Fall Bridal Show a few weeks ago when another vendor came to tell us her gown story. She purchased her bridal gown from Aliber's in 1974 (remember we have been in business in Greenfield since 1920). It was the first ivory gown and veil the owners of Aliber's at that time had ever featured in the store. They were concerned that they would never sell a gown in ivory. This bride fell in love with it, bought it, but then some of her friends and family thought certainly she must be pregnant because she wasn't wearing white.
Remember history and how the Queen of England broke tradition and wore white instead of traditional red. Aren't we all happy that she did and that today we can wear whatever we chose and not what others think we should?
When strapless bridal gowns first appeared on the market about eighteen years ago, many people predicted their immediate demise. Brides would not be wearing strapless gowns in church! Now that we have all become accustomed to this, we are about to transition to a new fashion era-----straps, sleeves, and higher necklines are here once again. What's old is new and so refreshing! Ivory and lace are very much in fashion but if you think you still want to go back to what the Queens of centuries ago wore, our seamstresses can happily add clusters of red beading (or maybe even blue) to make your bridal gown uniquely yours.
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