Picked up last month's issue of a sewing mag published by the fabric shop/chain. Talking about prom dresses. They mentioned bubble skirts as being fashionable again. While they were around for a while in the early
So... are they in fashion again? Haven't seen a single one locally here in my corner of the Southwest.
Most everyone hates them; I don't know why they keep bringing them back.
The *only* place I've seen them is on extremely skinny models in TV ads, and they don't look good even on them. Pity the poor gal who waddles to the Prom in one of those disasters.
The rest of the prom dresses in the mag looked quite dire too LOL.
I don't recall ever seeing them before and that is just as well. does look like something only seen on a runway by models who are struggling to walk in their heels!
klh in VA (a guy)
They look really sweet at knee length on little girls, though.
Here in NYC I see them on the street all the time, they are quite popular (though not prom-dress-bubbles, obviously :) ) However, these bubbles are usually made of extra-fine knit or silk chiffon or something very drapey, so you don't get that attrocious puff that bubble skirts are supposed to have.
Bubble skirts made of cotton are also popular here. Many are set into a yoke to lessen bulk around the waist.
In any case, they ARE for slim young women wearing highish heels.
Alaina
Arri L> Picked up last month's issue of a sewing mag published by the fabric
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