The bridal wear needs for today’s older brides are so much different from the yesteryears. Today, age is just a number and for women who tie the knot in later years, looking soft, beautiful, and elegant on their wedding day is an absolute must.
As we age, the stylish among us opt to wear sophisticated and classic clothing for special occasions and formal affairs. And bridal wear is no exception. So, rather than ankle-length and floor-sweeping veils, over-fifties brides should choose traditional vintage-inspired styles that serve as a great complement to a modern wedding dress style.
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| The birdcage bridal veil is a wonderful style of choice for older brides |
Birdcage Bridal Headpiece
Simple but stylish, the birdcage veil made its first appearance in the post-war era of the 1940s. Also known as cage veil, cage blusher, net veil, and pouf wedding veils, the headpiece is flattering in ways. The facepiece hints at a beauty that lies beneath. They can come with or without a top piece because the main component is the net fabric that drapes the face and the comb that holds it in place. The top (cap) can be any style, from an elaborate rhinestone comb to a bunch of flowers or a rhinestone-encrusted unit.
Birdcage veils are suitable for formal and informal weddings and are easy to design and make if you wish to create an elaborate or dramatic wedding veil for yourself. Have it made simply subtle (as in the image above) or dramatic piece, like a fascinator made with a plume of beautiful feathers.
The designs of today’s birdcage wedding veils still exude the chic sophistication of the past. With their vintage quirk and chic appeal, this bridal hair dress style has become an increasingly popular alternative for older fashion-conscious brides. Definitely, the traditional headpieces like the chapel veil, cathedral wedding veil, and shoulder and floor-length forms are best left for younger brides.
Further Reading:
170 Years of Wedding Veil Styles: Bridal Veils 1800s to 1970s
History of Wedding Gowns: 600 Years of Bridal Dress Styles
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