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Fashion Advice

Sure, we’ve got wedding dress shopping advice and guides for plus-sized folks… but Offbeat Wed’s fashion coverage includes SO much more, like tuxedo alternatives for grooms, clothes for genderqueer and nonbinary folks, lots of very unique wedding shoes, and more!

10 tips for wearing a wedding corset

10 tips for wearing a wedding corset (+ a trunk show in Seattle!)

Corsets are a major element of bridal fashion. Since most wedding dresses have some corset structures built into them, it’s not surprising that some opt to go full steam and wear a “real” corset as a visible or foundation element to their wedding look. Here are some things to keep in mind if you’re tempted by the idea of special occasion corsetry…

How to create your bridal shop moment with your online bought dress

How to create your bridal shop moment with your online bought dress

It’s way easier to buy online than it ever has been before. This online shopping convenience comes with a tiny cost, though: you don’t have that bridal store moment where you let your crew see you in the dress/outfit and ooh and ahh. The remedy? Create that shit yourself!

Here are my tips to create your bridal shop moment with your online purchased dress…

Badass winter wedding accessories that won't kill your style vibe

Badass winter wedding woollies that won’t kill your style vibe

We’ve featured some lovely winter wedding woollies for cold wedding days, but there were a lot of white, pinks, and overall prettiness that just isn’t for everyone. What if you’re less snow queen and more snow VALKYRIE?! There are a whole lot of options for a darker, more badass look while you’re tromping through the snow or chill.

From sleek black shawls to fantasy capes to long leather gloves, these aren’t your average winter wedding accessories…

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Dress designer Alfred Angelo closing down! Are you losing your dress? Here’s help…

The big news is that wedding dress behemoth Alfred Angelo is shutting down, taking along with it thousands of dresses already on order by brides. Are you one of them? Are you now dress-less? Don’t panic, there are some things you can do to snag a last-minute wedding dress…

Bracelets for larger wrists

Are there any awesome statement bracelets for larger wrists?

“I’ve been looking for some kind of statement bracelet to wear, but they never fit my large wrists! I would LOVE to find a gender neutral bracelet that shows personality and fits large wrists. Can you help me find some?” Oh hell yes we can! Here are some of our favorite bracelets for larger wrists and plus sizes…

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6 awesome and unique LA wedding dress shops

One of the side effects of working for Offbeat Bride and living in Los Angeles is that newly engaged friends will always ask me things like, “where can I go to find unique wedding dresses in LA?” After almost a year of shopping around, I have managed to track down the top five places to get an offbeat wedding dress in Los Angeles. Go to one of these places…