McQueen for a Queen

Due to my final exams, I was unable to make a post about the wedding of the century, which was of course, also the fashion event of the century.  I have no doubt that all of you have already laid eyes on the much anticipated dress, and I'm sure some of you are tired of hearing anything more about it, but it wouldn't be my blog if I didn't give my two cents.

First of all, the designer!  When I heard it was Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton, I was overjoyed!  After being presented with the list of speculated designers, I was praying that the job would go to Burton.  Not only would a dress from Alexander McQueen be a fantastic tribute to the late designer, it would also acknowledge Burton's already well-received talent, and cement the idea that Kate is a modern royal.  To me, Burton seemed the only answer, and it seems Kate thought the same.

The first thing I noticed about the dress was the neckline.  It was a beautiful curved, deep V-neck that added a hint of sexiness to a traditional dress.  The lace was not overwhelming, but rather it was barely there (much like her stunning wisp of a veil), and exquisitely decorated in flowers so delicate it didn't seem like she was covering her arms at all.  The corset that flared out slightly at the waist into the ballroom skirt emphasized her slim figure, and if anything, it was the silhouette that was so distinctly McQueen.

But what I love most about this dress is its simplicity.  As I listened to numerous designers talking about how, if they were to design Kate's dress, they would decorate it in lavish embellishments, I realized how much I actually disliked an extravagant dress.  I was hoping Kate would not show up in a heavily embellished dress, and luckily, she didn't (which makes sense, considering her penchant for simple, classic pieces).  What she did do, however, was show up in a dress with beautiful lace-like print on the hem, which was only noticeable when she walked, as it shone against the light.

With such a fantastic choice of dress, this isn't only the wedding and fashion moment of the century, it's also the wedding dress of the century.

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