Weddingbee Blog

I met bridesmaid/ready-to-wear dress designer Kathlin Argiro at a Ladies Who Launch event, and I’ve asked her to help us with expert advice on wedding fashion.

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Hi Weddingbee,

I’m having my wedding next year in July and have my heart set on a burgundy/wine color theme for my wedding. My problem comes with my bridesmaid dresses. We actually have the dress already picked out, but now that the heat has set fulltime in NYC, I’m worried that my girls will be sweating and uncomfortable in their dresses. The color I have chosen is not a typical pastel/cool color tone and they are also satin material. I think I read somewhere that satin is not a “summer” fabric. Is this true? I really want to keep my color, but do you think that I should reconsider my color theme and dress fabric? What fabric is good for the summer? If I do keep my wine color, what other colors will match with it without making it look like Christmas? Your advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
.yooli.

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Hi Yooli,

I think that a bride should have exactly what she wants no matter what time of year. This is YOUR day and it should be your vision.

I do no think that you should change your color theme, however you could change the type of fabric to be more seasonal since satin is generally seen as a more wintery fabric. I would suggest a silk dupioni or shantung (they are very similar and people often use the names interchangably). This fabric is light weight and has a wonderful texture, and many bridesmaids designers offer this fabric. In fact, I will be adding it to my collection in the fall in a wide range of colors.

Shades of cream and champagne are a possibility to complement the burgundy and keep it summery. It all depends on the color of your flowers and other details of the wedding.

Hope this helps!

Kathlin Argiro
www.kathlinargiro.com