REPOST: Pippa Middleton on her famous royal wedding bridesmaid dress: ‘It fitted a little too well’

NY Daily News got the deets on Pippa Middleton’s famous Alexander McQueen dress that showed off her enviable posterior at the royal wedding of Prince William to her sister Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2011. 

Pippa Middleton has a sense of humor about the bridesmaid dress that made her a star.
She discussed the famous gown she wore as her sister Kate's maid of honor at the 2011 royal wedding while speaking at a London dinner for the group Women in Advertising and Communications Tuesday night, according to E! Online.

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"As I have found out, recognition has its upside, its downside, and — you may say — its backside," Middleton said, referring to wearing the ivory Alexander McQueen dress at Kate and William's April 2011 nuptials.

The younger Middleton sister, 30, became an instant celebrity after donning the curve-hugging gown, which showed off her posterior to very flattering effect.

Middleton said that while she was "glad it fitted" her at the time of the wedding, she jokingly added that "in retrospect, it fitted a little too well."

According to The Mirror, Middleton was also candid about feeling hurt by the poor sales for her 2012 party planning book "Celebrate," which only sold 18,000 copies.

"She talked about the royal wedding and her career since," a source told The Mirror. "She came across as really grateful for the opportunities but also talked about the pitfalls of her position."


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What to do with the wedding dress after happily ever after

The bride glowed, the guests have oohed and aahed, pictures had been taken and the vows have been said. After the wedding gown has served its purpose, brides are left with the dilemma of what to do with it. Tradition dictates that the dress be tucked away and preserved in hopes that a daughter or granddaughter will wear it someday. There are other options, however, that have begun to gain traction in the past years.

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With the economy only starting to recover from the recession, some brides take the practical route and sell their used dress. FOXBusiness.com best describes this option: “Brides who paid full price for their gown can save money by selling it after their big day. Although there is a lot of nostalgia associated with preserving a dress in hopes of future generations walking down the aisle in it, selling it guarantees it won’t sit unopened in a box.” A similar option is to donate the dress and get a tax rebate.

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Some brides can’t bear to part with their wedding dress, however, but don’t want to keep it in storage either. Framing their wedding dress in a shadow box has been a creative option for these brides.

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If a bride prefers to keep the dress in her regular rotation of clothes, one option is to redesign the dress or dye it. Altering the gown to a knee length dress will make it the perfect outfit for a formal event. Some brides go a step further and dye the dress a different color.

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REPOST: Styling woes to avoid on your wedding day

This article dishes out the common style blunders – from ill-fitting shoes to messy hair – which brides-to-be need to avoid on their big day.

A wedding day comes just once in a lifetime, meaning you have a lot of wedding planning to do to ensure they momentous occasion goes off without a hitch. While you might be worried about seeing your creative wedding ideas shine through, it's just as important to consider your look on the big day. You might think you have your hairstyle, beautiful wedding dresses and makeup all picked out, but there's no way to tell if all of these things will stand up on the wedding day. Luckily, a few been there, done that brides recently discussed what they would have changed on their day in terms of style, so you won't have to face the same challenges. 

Cute (uncomfortable) shoes
Sure, that pair of sky high stilettos might look fabulous with your gown, but if your feet start aching and throbbing within five minutes of wearing them - you need to put them back, one bride shared with Huffington Post. Even though you will likely slip into flats or flip flops at the reception, it's just as important to feel comfortable as you make your way down the aisle at the ceremony. Let's face it - you won't want your biggest memory of the event to be your sore feet.

According to It's a Bride's Life, there are a few styles you might want to look into as they tend to offer the most support. Sling backs are a great option as they leave little change of heel rubbing, while the strap could help keep you balanced throughout the long day. Picking up items like heel liners can also make wearing higher-than-normal heels more comfortable.

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Heavy gowns
You might be crazy about that custom ball gown you tried on, but before saying yes to the dress, you might want to consider your wedding date and how well you tolerate being hot. For example, if you've been looking at garden wedding venues for spring or summer, it may not be the best idea to opt for a heavy gown as you'll likely start sweating in a flash. Instead, you could consider a lighter option, or look into getting two dresses - the one you're crazy about and a shorter reception gown - to have your cake and eat it too.

Hair in the face
Gorgeous soft curls are a common trend for bridal looks, but if you're the type of girl who likes to throw her hair up as soon as it gets hot, a fully down look might not be the way to go. Instead, you could decide to go for a half-up style that will keep your locks out of your face, or even a more dramatic updo to ring in your new life.

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Not for keeps: Why some brides sell their wedding dress

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For most brides, preserving the dress for future generations is a no-brainer decision. But there are also those who have no qualms about parting with their wedding gowns for another bride to wear. It is not that these maverick brides don’t place any sentimental value on their dress. They just wanted other women to experience the same immense joy of wearing their fabulous gowns while walking down the aisle.

A survey by PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com, a website dedicated to helping women sell their bridal gowns, shows that this is a strong sentiment among new brides. Of the 2,766 women who participated in the online survey, 87 percent said they would "definitely" or "maybe" sell their gown. From this group, 30 percent explained they would do so because they want other brides to enjoy their dresses. The other reasons for selling their gowns cited by the respondents are:

• They want/need the money (26 percent); 
• They have no good reason to keep the dress (19 percent); and 
• The gown takes up too much space to justify keeping it (11 percent). 

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While selling a wedding dress was certainly unheard of (and considered bad luck) in the past, the results of the survey by PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com just shows that a growing number of women think nothing of the small fortune and massive efforts at searching as soon as the ceremonies are done. Whether prompted by financial incentive or the influence of celebrities, some brides are just practical enough to give up forever on the dress.

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Wearing the wedding dress many times over

What do brides do with their wedding gown after the ceremony?

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Most brides would just store the wedding gown, box it with acid-free tissue paper, and unearth it several decades later when it is the turn of their daughter to walk down the aisle in a vintage dress.

Some brides may opt to sell their dress, especially if wedding expenses piled up, leaving the couple a little cash-strapped post-ceremony. Others may re-vamp the gown, transforming the dress into chic evening wear.

Some newlyweds may choose to donate their gowns to organizations like Brides Against Breast Cancer, which sells the wedding dress to raise funds.

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And then there are brides who decide to just wear their wedding gown many times over while traveling the world.

This is exactly what Jennifer Salvage did -- she has worn her dress over 100 times to countries like China, France, and New Zealand. And her husband Jeff has immortalized her travel adventures with her wedding dress in stunning photographs.

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Jeff’s idea of capturing Jennifer in her wedding dress started in Easter Island, Chile, the site of the couple’s 2008 wedding. Jeff asked his bride to pose all over the island, and photographed her in a series of striking photos.

From then on, Jennifer repeatedly wore her Maggie Sottero gown, a request of Jeff’s, so he can photograph her under different lighting conditions and various locations, from the waters of Jamaica to their very own backyard in southern New Jersey.

Indeed, one of the best ways to keep wearing the wedding dress is traveling the world in it.

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Wedding dilemma: Dressing the bridesmaids

One of the dilemmas that brides-to-be face during the wedding preparation is how to look most beautiful in a wedding gown without making the bridesmaids feel uncomfortable and look frumpy in their dresses. The TLC reality TV series Say Yes To The Dress: Bridesmaids had shown many times how friendships are ruined because of the differing preference of the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids when it comes to choosing the latter’s gowns.

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While the bride must be the most beautiful woman on her wedding day, it doesn’t mean that the bridesmaids must resort to wearing tacky dresses. After all, they are part of the wedding entourage and their look contributes to the total wedding presentation.

To choose the bridesmaids’ gowns, the wedding motif must be considered. The gown of the bridesmaids must have the color and fabric that match the theme of the wedding. The fabric must be comfortable to wear and the style must complement the bride’s gown.

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Although same-style bridesmaids’ dresses are the norm, the gowns must be tailored according to each bridesmaid’s fashion taste and body figure. If gown-matching is not required, the bridesmaids can wear gowns in different styles but in the same fabric and color. Simple rules like “no black dresses” or “no leg-baring mini-dresses” can be made in order to manage deviation.

If budget allows, it is advisable for the bridesmaids to go shopping with the bride in bridal boutiques like Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier and Bridal Collection, Inc. to choose the style they like.

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