Fabric 101
Learn how your selection of fabric, from chiffon to satin, can determine the vibe you want for your wedding day.
Chiffon
This is our go-to dreamy fabric and is at the core of our bridesmaid dress collection.
The Mood: Sweet and Romantic
Touch & Feel: Light and airy
Did you know? The lining of the dress makes a big impact on chiffon because of its sheer quality. Our swatches always come with a layer of lining so you're seeing the final color.
Our Favorite Chiffon Dress: Grace Convertible in Sage
Shiny Satin
An absolute show-stopper, this material boasts incredible shine and moves like liquid metal. Satin tends to be prone to wrinkles, but it’s nothing a quick steam can’t fix!
The Mood: Glam, edgy, dramatic
Touch & Feel: Silky & super shiny
Did you know? The floor-length dresses have a higher slit for maximum sex appeal and even the Lisa Midi looks more va-va-voom with added shine.
Our Favorite Shiny Satin Dress: Lisa Shiny Satin Midi Dress in Dark Mauve
Matte Satin
The matte sister to our shiny satin fabric, this material is luxurious, modern, and glare-free to let the bride shine in photos. Did we mention it drapes beautifully?
The Mood: Luxe, elegant, subdued
Touch & Feel: Buttery soft, with delicate movement
Did you know? Matte satin has less shine than traditional satin, allowing the bride to shine in photos!
Our Favorite Matte Satin Dress: Stephanie in Eucalyptus Whimsical Blooms
Crepe
With its stretchy, body-hugging quality, our crepe fabric is an obvious choice for modern silhouettes.
The Mood: Modern, sexy, and minimalist
Touch & Feel: Textured, stretchy, and spongey to the touch
Did you know? Light simply bounces off differently on crepe due to the pile, so colors can be perceived to be less saturated and can sometimes offer a more frosty effect on light shades.
Our Favorite Crepe Dress: Alex Convertible Dress in Dusty Blue
Velvet
A quintessential fall and winter fabric, velvet elevates any wedding mood into something sumptuous, textural, and sophisticated.
The Mood: Regal, extravagant, warm
Touch & Feel: Soft, sumptuous, with a slight stretch
Did you know? Velvet is naturally one of our thicker fabrications—right alongside crepe—making it a standout choice for cold-weather nuptials.
Our Favorite Velvet Dress: Kira Velvet Dress in Emerald