Wedding Fashion
Tips for avoiding a bridal sartorial panic from stylist, Allison Bornstein + what I wore (and didn't)
I wish I could say that I was chill and effortless when it came to deciding what I was going to wear for my wedding—but in truth, I took on a two year, nightly practice of stalking every crevice of the internet for potential options: Net-a-Porter, Revolve, Moda Operandi, Poshmark, The Real Real, shopbop, repeat. It was unrelenting. I discuss this seemingly endless quest, what I finally settled on, and tips for avoiding a similar sartorial panic on this week’s episode of Too Niche? Joining me is friend to the show, stylist and author, Allison Bornstein.
Some backstory: Allison and I are both Metro Detroit natives and met through a mutual dear friend of ours, Rachel (who just had a birthday, HBD Rae!). I personally love a good fashion chat, and since I’m not assuming you’re familiar with my personal lore—or that you’ve listened to the Careers episode of Too Niche? (one of my all-time favorites)—you may not know that my first big career break came at 23, when I was hired by Rachel Zoe to create and manage her daily newsletter, The Zoe Report. All this to say—a fashion-related convo landing in your inbox truly lights up my soul—so, here we go!
Sharing everything we mentioned in the episode below—including some of Allison’s spring style recs.
Wedding:
Third Form | Satin Tailored Blazer + Satin Flare Trouser
Happy Isles | Vintage Bridal Salon
Anthropologie (BHLDN) | Wedding Styling Appointments
De La Vali | Brulee Corseted Floral-Chiffon Maxi Dress (sold out but still linking)
Ricky is my tailor — if you're in the LA area, use him! He is wonderful! (happy to share his contact #, just DM me)
Shona Joy | La Lune Frill Cuff Bias Midi Dress
Gianvito Rossi| Sheridan 80mm Suede Sandals — my wedding shoe investment
Allison’s three word method
Some brands that I found that had great wedding options:
Helsa - currently loving this option
House of CB - wore this style for my engagement party and this was a strong contender for my wedding party
Anine Bing | pearl drop earring (unfortunately no longer available)
Luv AJ | Drop Huggie Earring
Manolo Blahnik | Carolyn 70MM Satin Pumps
Staud | Sebastian Slingback (a Manolo-esq dupe)
Badgley Mischka | not mad at this shoe and this shoe
Dolce Vita | I love this stacked one
While we are here, some Spring trend recs:
White pants:
Still Here - Cool Jean
Madewell low slung baggy in white
Reformation Carey jean in white
Everlane white baggy + white barrel
This Rachel Comey high waisted style had me chokehold years back
Shoes:
Jill Sander woven flats
I recently got this woven style from Dolce Vita
Amanu sandals
Emme Parsons sandals
A Emery sandals
Listen to Allison’s previous episode of Too Niche? here
Connect with Allison:
The Allison Bornstein Newsletter
Wear it Well by Allison Borstein
Book a Styling Session with Allison
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Got any specific wedding questions? I’m recording a Q+A episode next week so please drop them below or DM me
Love your and Allison’s wedding looks!! 💕