Winter white

The weather has turned and as the light fades a winter chill has set in. I shiver when I think about winter brides in strapless dresses, shivering their way up the aisle. Modern dresses are usually made out of the lightest fabrics - satins, tulle, lace... But if we look back at bridal fashions in the past, the Victorians made intricate cream wool bustle gowns and in the 30s and 40s white velvet was a popular choice.

this stunning gown (a 1930s example in a classic bias-cut style) shows that even a long-sleeved velvet number can be a slinky and flattering option.

Modern dresses in velvet are hard to find but a quick trawl through Google came up with this