Archive for the ‘Apparel’ Category

Dark Garden

Website: http://www.darkgarden.com/

From the Website: Unique Corsetry & Couture Clothing

Review: Corsets for women AND men. They also have corset dresses, but their FAQ admits that you can’t really sit down in one. (Not something I’d recommend on your wedding day.) They will make full wedding gowns as well. According to their website corset prices run from $300 to $600.

Location: US – Will Ship Internationally

Absolute Corsets

Website: http://www.absolutecorsets.com/

From the Website: Your one stop Corset Shop for Victorian corsets, Leather corsets, Bridal corsets, Corset Dresses, Tight corsets, corset accessories and more…

Review: There are some really gorgeous corsets on this site. They’ve got just about everything I could think of, including sections for satin, brocade, PVC Vinyl and leather -to name a few.

The site is set up in three sections: Overbust, Underbust & Accessories

The accessories section has lacing, lingerie, hosiery and skirts. The selection of skirts covers a variety of styles and I found a number of skirts that you could use to turn a corset into a wedding dress. (Actually, depending on the look you’re going for, they ALL could be part of a wedding ensemble. Some are just less formal than others.)

Most of the ones I clicked on were in the $300 to $400 range. There are drop down menu’s for choosing a waist measurement, but you should submit your other measurements as well. (They even have a nifty way to add your measurements to your shopping cart.) Each item is made to order unless you choose something from their “In Stock” pages.

Location: US – Will Ship Internationally

Enchanted Costumes

Website: http://www.enchantedcostumes.com/

From the Website: Fairy Wings, Wedding Gowns, Photography & Portrait Props Costumes

Review: This is a one stop shop for fairy themed weddings.

There are four types of weddings gowns available: Corset, Enchanted, Medieval and Renaissance. However there are also dresses in their costume section. Dresses are made to order, so you should contact them to discuss what you’ll need. Prices range from $1200 to $2200, but those are based on the dresses worn by the models. Your final cost may be different, so leave yourself some wiggle room.

They also offer Fairy accessories. My favorites are the lifelike fairy wings. The wings come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors; in organza, silk, or cellophane. They can be attached by ribbons or clear elastic. The wings are also made to order, but the page is set up to let you chose from the available options right there. Wing prices range from $69 to $300.

They also have wands, crowns, ear tips, make-up…etc. Basically everything I could think of, I found.

Location: US – Will Ship Internationally

alight.com

Website Title: alight.com (illuminating style in sizes 14-30)

Review: This site has a nice selection of formal wear. Some good bridesmaid dresses as well as gowns. While the site says it goes from 14-30, I found some dresses that were available in 34. Prices seem to range from $50 to $300.

Location: USA – Will ship Internationally