Style tips for mother of the bride wear

Just because September is around the corner, doesn’t mean the wedding season is over. In fact, fall is one of the most popular wedding times, making now the perfect time to find the perfect mother of the bride wear. While you may have no say in color or overall theme, you still can find a silhouette that is flattering for your unique size and shape.

Which type of dresses for the mother of the bride or groom look best on taller figures? To avoid appearing short-waisted, make sure to pick a dress that nips in at your natural waist. This will elongate your figure and make you look slim. Know that a-line cuts work well on any shape, and that a column or sheath dress is particularly stunning on a tall woman, as it drapes the figure and offers a willowy, elegant look— Mon Cheri bridal fashions has some gorgeous column dresses to choose from. Tall women should shy away from empire waists because the long lines will make them look even taller.

Those with a more petite figure who are in search of dresses for the mother of the bride should opt for longer skirts, like this season’s popular maxidresses, to create longer lines and the illusion of a higher waist. Also, they should stay away from large patterns, as they will overwhelm a petite frame and make it appear even smaller.  Gown silhouettes are also difficult for smaller women to pull off, as the length of the skirt and its fullness will be disproportionate, making them look round and possibly a little heavy. However, the longer lines of an empire waist dress can elongate a short woman’s look and make them look taller.

For women searching for mother of the bride wear that want a cutting edge design, there is the trendy mermaid silhouette that is a favorite among designers right now. It’s not as intimidating as it looks—while it is tightly fitted to the body, it is sleek and fashionable yet will also show off curves. This style looks especially beautiful on those with a slim to medium build and more balanced measurements. Women with apple, pear or athletic body shapes should avoid this style.

Luckily, our fashion clothing store has a wide-range of styles and silhouettes that cater to every type of body shape and size. We have new collections from reputed designers like Mon Cheri bridal fashion in stock, ensuring the ability for everyone to find something that is flattering from head to toe.

A South Bay designer clothing favorite—the women behind Finley shirts

Finley Shirts are a favorite among fashionistas everywhere and fans of South Bay designer clothing. But who are the women behind this savvy line?

Born and raised in Texas, Finley Moll is designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist who paired with her brilliant business partner, Heather McNeill, to found iconic Finley Shirts in 1995. The two met when they worked together for Dallas fashion designer Jan Barboglio, where Finley was Head Designer. When the sportswear label closed its doors in 1994, the two started brainstorming and directed their amazing energy towards the creation of a new business: Finley Shirts.

Finley’s love of fashion was inspired by watching her glamorous mother get dressed for the Houston social scene. It translates well in Finley Shirts, which are extremely popular at our fashion clothing store, due to their formfitting, feminine silhouettes that frame women’s faces beautifully.

Finley Shirts has growing its fan base by focusing on feminine, crisp, tailored and fun blouses for women. In 2006, Marty Washington joined the Finley team, and the group continues to grow the company by sticking try to their mission, “To provide a crisp, clean answer to a trendy world.”

Designed and manufactured in the USA, the brand’s iconic look is the epitome of classic yet trendy South Bay designer clothing. Unique construction details such as draping, tucking, and pleating results in flattering fits that are unrivalled.  

Every woman can wear the Finley Shirt—we’ve seen everyone from executives to socialites and celebrities buy them at our fashion clothing store. Make sure to stop by the Finley Trunk Show this week—Thursday, August 8 and Friday 9, from 10-5:30. Co-founder Heather McNeill will be there Thursday!!!

Don’t miss the Finley Trunk Show Thursday, August 8—Friday, August 9

Doesn’t everyone want to inject quality and refinement in their wardrobe? This week you’ll have your chance! On Thursday, August 8 and Friday 9, from 10-5:30, our fashion clothing store will host the much-awaited Finley Trunk Show! You’ll get first look at their iconic Fall/Holiday collection that is perfect for the modern woman. If you stop by on Thursday, you’ll get the opportunity to meet Finley co-founder Heather McNeil and be able to enter to win a Finley shirt!

Finley shirts are perfect for every woman, but especially the aficionado of South Bay fashion boutique clothing. The Finley line is characterized by clean, architectural shapes that frame the face and accentuate a woman's shape while camouflaging figure flaws. These beautiful shirts and blouses are made of quality fabrics from poplins and body draping voiles to leisurely gauzes and sumptuous silks, and can be incorporated into your wardrobe as classic pieces for years to come.

Finley’s 'Black Label' range of special occasion blouses is absolutely perfect for everything from special events and business dinners to date nights and dinner parties. The line’s luscious sanded silk ‘Wine Bar Blouses,’ will get every woman through the holiday season and beyond.

Fashionistas from everywhere in Southern California flock clamor for South Bay fashion boutique clothing because of the convenience it provides their uber busy lifestyles. Finley Shirts address every aspect of the modern woman’s life, with fit at the forefront of all their designs. By draping the designs on the human form, Finley’s skilled pattern makers are able to translate the female form accurately and precisely, ensuring little details like a properly fitting armhole and button placement that prevents gaping, resulting in shirts with flattering silhouettes that instill confidence in every woman who wears one.

Get to our fashion clothing store as soon as possible so that you can get a first look at the amazing Finley Trunk Show!

Color tips from our fashion clothing store

Color is everywhere this year—and from the Fall/Winter collections we’ve seen at every cutting-edge fashion clothing store in LA, it’s here to stay. Color is such a fun way to add pop to your outfit, and a great way to do it is with accessories. To get more specific, many women are flocking to the gorgeous array of vibrant hues that are reflected in designer shoes this year. Fashionistas everywhere reflected this summer’s electric shades in their shoe and sandal collection. As a result, many of the regular clients of our fashion clothing store asked us how to make colorful shoes work with their outfits. Whether you subscribe to the laidback South Bay style or fashion designer clothing, you can make this trend work for you. The most important principle is to embrace experimentation—be daring! Bold shoes are always great for attention grabbing, but you can make it work with whatever you’re most comfortable with, summer’s vivid brights or the richer, subtle palette we’re seeing for fall: oxblood, French roast, teal and cobalt. An easy route to take is to pair the shoe color with one of the colors in your ensemble. To get an edgier look that can work with any style, from Redondo Beach fashion to sleek European chic, choose one of the colors in a pattern and match your shoes to that. The more vibrant the color, the more it will pop. Another way to make elements of your outfit contrast in a flattering way is to pair some bright shoes with your favorite jeans. If you style is more South Bay casual than haute fashion designer clothing, try some colorful wedges for a fun, chill look. A very sophisticated look to embody for fall is a monochromatic one—try pairing your outfit with stockings and shoes that are all the same color. Wearing all one color elongates the silhouette, making you appear taller and slimmer. Black-and-white was everywhere on the runways and at Redondo Beach fashion shows for fall. Why not add some flair with a bright shoe that’s not black or white? This is a great place avenue for blending oxblood or indigo into your look.

Style tips from our fashion clothing store

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Are you trying to achieve a leaner silhouette? If so, our fashion clothing shop has some great style tips for leaning out your look with some key wardrobe items.

If you’re trying to hide your tummy, why not embrace the menswear look that’s become so popular among the Redondo Beach fashion elite? Try a menswear blazer with everything from a skirt or dressed up shorts to jeans or pants. The boxy, longer cut counters bulge with its structured volume. Just make sure that the sleeves fit well so it doesn’t look like you’re swimming in your ensemble.

If you’re looking to balance out broad shoulders, try wide-set straps and necklines—we’ve got a multitude of stylish options at our fashion clothing store, including chic dresses and tops. Believe it or not, wide set necklines and straps, meaning they hit the outer edges of your collarbone, will put your entire frame into proportion easily and effortlessly.

If a longer torso is what you’re working with and you want it to look shorter, try another Redondo Beach fashion favorite—high waisted pants, which are very much in fashion this season. They will skim your body at your natural waist, resulting in a proportional look and the illusion of longer legs. High waisted skirts will do the trick as well.If you’re searching for special occasion wardrobe or even dresses for the Mother of the Bride (or groom!) and a short midsection is your issue, you can create the illusion of a longer torso with a dropwaist dress. When the seam hits below your hip bones, your torso will be elongated. Make sure to wear heels so that your legs don’t appear short.

Whether you’re looking for casual summer frocks or dresses for the Mother of the Bride, if you want to create curves, choose another popular trend this season: the peplum. The flouncy details of this popular look create an hourglass effect without adding bulk to your frame. Just make sure the peplum is tucked in between your hip and ribcage.

New designers at our fashion clothing store

We’re so excited about the new collection by Elliott Lauren that will soon be in stock at our fashion clothing store! Known for casual comfort and the vibrant, playful colors that are so popular among this year’s fashions, this line will help you effortlessly translate the most current trends while infusing your own personal style into every one of your ensembles.

Unconstructed jackets and slacks pervade this season’s collection. We had a sneak peek of the fall colors which are shipping soon—a chic and brilliant pallet of cranberry, browns and ochres are sure to sell out fast at our fashion clothing store. Their summer colors sold out nationwide in almost no time at all!

South Bay fashionistas with a penchant for designer clothing will be besotted by gems of the collection such as navy printed cotton pants, cotton stretch side zip shirts and a denim friendly ‘animalia’ knit top.

Known for polished pieces that are the perfect choice for women on the go, Elliott Lauren designs will help you feel confident and pulled together through whatever your day or night has in store for you. 

With everything from draped, flowy cardigans with side panels to accent your waist and ruched tanks with flirty, feminine details to high-waisted skirts in floral prints and sophisticated pants in a chic cropped length, every piece in the collection offers features that provide for a flattering silhouette and body skimming fit—without sacrificing one ounce of comfort.

Using uber comfortable fabrics like bi-stretch cotton, designs by Elliott Lauren travel and pack easily, emerging without the wrinkles that other fabrics suffer when packed. Whether you’re looking for casual South Bay and Redondo Beach fashion or designer clothing that makes you look like you just stepped off the runway, Elliott Lauren fashions will make achieving that sophisticated look you’re striving for an absolute breeze.

A summer of South Bay fashion designer clothing

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There’s nothing like summer to inspire lighthearted outfits and feminine dresses. Warm summer days give you the chance to look your very best in South Bay fashion designer clothing. Push the boots and sweaters to the back of the closet because there are so many gorgeous designer clothes to covet at our fashion clothing store.

  

Are you looking for vibrant summer frocks or chic day dresses to take you from the beach to the bistro? JONATHAN currently has a stunning collection of dresses from our Redondo Beach fashion collection that that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd—the best part is, they’re priced as low as $98.90. If you’re on the hunt for little black dresses with details that exude the fresh attitude of the season, we’ve got an amazing selection to choose from.  

Transform your summer wardrobe in one visit to our fashion clothing store. Bring out your flirty femininity in this season's vibrant hues that are perfect for everything from a Sunday stroll or date night to that formal event on your calendar. It’s the perfect opportunity to live by the words of Diane von Furstenberg, "Feel like a woman. Wear a dress."

Set off your spring/summer wardrobe of South Bay fashion designer clothing with powerful statement accessories. Add trendy flair with fabulous belts by Suzie Roher of Canada or pair shimmery mixed metal jewelry by Tat2 Designs with everything from color blocked ensembles to this season’s crisp nautical looks. If you want to put your own twist on the vibrant pops of color that were everywhere from the runways to Redondo Beach fashion shows, make a move with exotics skins like fashion forward Miss Mak handbags. Accessories like these will update your wardrobe in an instant and make you feel like the stylish fashionista that you are.