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Silk dupioni Gwendolyn gown, $995.00, Item 10806

In the new January catalog from J.Crew, there are some new photos of older J.Crew wedding dresses, but there are some new styles, too. A dress that really caught my eye is the silk dupioni Gwendolyn gown.

The way the dress is styled in the catalog really reminded me of Carrie’s wedding ensemble in the Sex and the City movie.  I know Carrie’s look was completely different, but there seems to be some Carrie influence.

I love the simple elegance of the silk dupioni Gwendolyn gown.  The removable corsage of crinkled chiffon is a really fun and feminine detail. This is a dress that I would definitely consider getting married in. It’s so timeless and can be worn again if I chose to renew my vows. (There is even a bridesmaids version of this dress.)

What are your thoughts on the Wedding Collection at J.Crew? Are there some dresses that you absolutely love?

UPDATE: I found a website that describes the feel and texture of the silk dupioni. I wasn’t sure what this fabric was so I did some research.

Dupioni (sometimes spelled ‘douppioni’ or ‘dupion’), is a lustrous silk often woven from two different colors of threads, so that it shimmers or changes color in the light. Dupioni is made from an irregular, rough silk reeled from double cocoons or cocoons spun side-by-side which are interlocked, making it necessary to reel them together. Usually brightly colored, it has a moderately crisp drape, fairly reflective luster, and a nubby texture. It is crisp to the touch and doesn’t wrinkle badly or hold a crease well. It is reversible, not particularly stretchy, and relatively easy to sew.