The Mullet of Wedding Dresses

The Mullet of Wedding Dresses

March 9th, 2011 @ 9:40 am by Mrs. Cotton Candy
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My obsession with what I like to call the mullet of wedding dresses began with this picture of Carey Mulligan at the 2010 Academy Awards.

The Mullet of Wedding Dresses : wedding riverside wedding dress Zimbio

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Adorable, right? The drama and tradition of a train with the fun and sass of short dress—I was in love. My love grew deeper when I stumbled upon this wedding on Once Wed.

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Perfection. The hair, the shoes, and the dress! She’s fabulous, and so is her wedding; I instantly wanted her dress.

Fortunately for me and all you other mullet-dress-loving brides, dress designers seem to be picking up on this trend. A quick search brings up this pretty from Watters:

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This dress from David’s Bridal is very similar to the one from Once Wed:

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And the cherry on top is this beauty from Amsale with a bubble high/low hemline!

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I haven’t had a chance to sit down with my seamstress to discuss dress design, but I can guarantee this hemline will be high on my want list!

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27 Responses to “The Mullet of Wedding Dresses”

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Love the name, but so many bad hairstyles pop into my mind. Love the dresses though.

3/9/11 @ 9:44 am (reply)

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Miss Seersucker (message) 344 posts, Helper bee

The Watters one is incredible! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

3/9/11 @ 9:54 am (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

I always picture Billy Ray Cyrus when I see that word. Cute dresses!

3/9/11 @ 9:55 am (reply)

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hosannac

White House Black Market also has a dress like this that’s quite lovely.

3/9/11 @ 9:59 am (reply)

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junebug12 (message) 399 posts, Helper bee

I love this trend. I wasn’t a fan of how the DB one looked on, but it is definitely super cute!

3/9/11 @ 10:04 am (reply)

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

I tried on one of these at Davids Bridal last year. Since they have a pretty good selection of sizes maybe they might have one you could try on to see if you like the silhouette.

BTW I LOVE IT!

3/9/11 @ 10:04 am (reply)

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miss.qwerty (message) 895 posts, Busy bee

I’m not usually a fan of mullet dresses (love the term!) but that Amsale one won me over.

3/9/11 @ 10:11 am (reply)

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MrsTimber (message) 202 posts, Helper bee

I love the high/low hem, I also investigated it for our 1920’s themed wedding but went with a lace full-length instead.

The bubble hem is my favorite! They were in fashion in the late 80’s when I was in high school so that probably explains it lol

3/9/11 @ 10:16 am (reply)

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Mrs. Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

@miss.qwerty: Me too!!

But I also think I like them better when I think of them as “mullet dresses.”

3/9/11 @ 10:34 am (reply)

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Miss Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I too am still cracking up at the mullet reference. Love!

3/9/11 @ 10:41 am (reply)

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kmnowlan (message) 160 posts, Blushing bee

I love this style. FYI. I tried on the Davids Bridal one and I was too short for it. I’m 5′4”. Just wanted to give a friendly heads up!

3/9/11 @ 10:44 am (reply)

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tdizzle (message) 191 posts, Blushing bee

Super fun and a good excuse to get a pair of fabulous shoes!!!

3/9/11 @ 11:15 am (reply)

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Sharonet (message) 41 posts, Newbee

I love the David’s dress with the ruching and sweetheart neckline. I would go try it on. Also, since you are having a dress made–I would consider the front length of the Amsale paired with an interesting shoe as shown! I feel the Watters is just too high in front. Then again, if you love your calves, it might be right for you!

3/9/11 @ 11:26 am (reply)

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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message) 1,698 posts, Bumble bee

Live the dresses in your inspiration line-up!

3/9/11 @ 11:32 am (reply)

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Miss French Toast (message) 288 posts, Helper bee

I never considered this style..but after looking at all the photos, I wish I tried it on when dress shopping!

3/9/11 @ 12:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

One of my favorite dresses of all time is a “mullet dress!” Party in the front, business in the back! Awesome choice, CCandy.

3/9/11 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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kcroxyoursox

Sorry, this is one trend I can’t get behind. It looks like a botched alterations job on short people and just plain ridiculous on tall people - just like the original mullet!

3/9/11 @ 12:56 pm (reply)

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