Clothes For The Western StyleBarbra Streisand's grand wedding to James Brolin inspired a comprehensive, photo-filled People magazine spread, which, in turn, prompted us to think about that Donna Karan western wedding attire she wore. It was long, white, had a veil, showed a lot of cleavage, and got us wondering: Was it the best look for La Streisand? So we solicited your opinions on this extremely important matter. Responses were pretty evenly mixed, pro and con, with only a few catty comments. Most of you stayed on your best behavior regarding western wedding attire. Here's what you said:
"A bride should try to please her intended and herself when it comes to the gown of choice. Cleavage, white or no, whatever makes her feel beautiful is always right." "The idea of a dream wedding dress is charming and winsome. Yet how much more sophisticated, adult and dynamic this event could have been if Barbra had the courage to wear something less virginal and youth-oriented (particularly as she walked down the aisle with her 30-year-old son). A stunning day dress (with cleavage--who cares?) or perhaps a fabulous designer suit in some striking color, would have appeared much less posed. But, to each her own, and God bless the lady and her husband--maybe they will be happy at last!" "If you've got it, flaunt it, and Barbra does. A 50-ish woman who has another chance at love and marriage can do what she damned well wants to do." "Among the Barbra accomplishments, good taste has never, to my knowledge, been listed. And now we can add to the unlisted list inappropriateness and bad judgment. "Her dress was beautiful. If she wants cleavage, she can have it--it still looks pretty good. Yes, of course she can wear white. Over the years, the meaning of a white dress definitely has disappeared. Now, meow! I did not care for her hairstyle or the wreath thing. I also thought the choker overdid it a bit. In any event, they are a handsome couple. Both looked gorgeous and radiated happiness." "I was a little surprised when I saw the photos of Barbra--I assumed she would be more creative in her choice of color, maybe a rose and pink silk chiffon combo, or silver, or even yellow. I can only think she wants to start this marriage in white as a symbol of purity she hopes will endure." "She didn't have a storybook wedding the first time, so why not have one now? She has finally found someone whom she finds worthy of her amorous attention, so why not celebrate? As for the cleavage, the diva still has it, why not display it?" |