Aesthetic fashion is here today…

.. you can find the concepts of mythological figures, lack of corsetry, emphasis on the “natural” shape of the female body, flowing and organic forms, colors of nature, and attention to detail, draping, and ease in movement in today’s bridal wear.

The main difference is that today synthetic fabrics and notions are prevalent to keep the cost down and to enable mass production, as often the gowns are worn for a single event.  The problem is, the modern wearer will have no concept of the comfort of the 1900 natural and breathable fabrics as they sweat down the aisle in their polyester replications.

(Photos: left: “We are Stardust” at a bridal and formal wear fashion show; right: bridesmaids dresses for sale on Etsy