This month's gorgeous 1950s wedding gown is from The Power and the Prize (1956) starring Robert Taylor. It was designed by Helen Rose and worn by Niki Dantine (credited as Nicola Michaels).
The gown is strapless with a sweetheart neckline and sheer overlay with a high illusion neckline. It looks like the bodice goes straight into the skirt without a seam (perhaps constructed of long panels). The lace applique flows straight down from the bodice to the skirt. It also decorates the neckline. Note the floral headband with the attached tulle veil edged with floral applique.
The back of the gown. It's difficult to tell if there is applique on the back as well and how far down the skirt it goes.
The voluminous skirt with what appears to be a short train as she steps up on a stool.
A gorgeous silhouette. It appears that the skirt has several layers for fullness.
Imagine having a wedding gown this gorgeous and then the groom going on a business trip and falling in love with someone else? Actually he was marrying you more for a career move and you didn't love him that way anyway as he was older than you and had known you since you were a kid...
The veil with its delicate edging of appliqued flowers. It appears to be fingertip length.
A look at the undergarments that help give the skirt it's fullness.
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