Thinking of reusing that bridal gown or that dress you used once for your friend’s nuptials? Fret not! Here are easy ways to make these formal pieces pedestrian-ready.
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White sheer button-down with floral appliqué by CHRIS DIAZ, denim overalls by BANG PINEDA, pearl and diamond drop earrings by AC+632 and bejeweled eagle ring by FIRMA
DENIM CRAZE
Denim will always be a casual staple. Pair it up with a sheer barong for an easy transition
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Red frayed sweater by BAGASÀO, blush jumpsuit by CORINA TEODORO, white heeled sandals by ALDO, pearl-encrusted earcuff by AC+632 and pearl-embellished ring by FIRMA
COOL CONTRAST
The champagne shade of this jumpsuit melds well with the dark red top because both shades are subtle
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Black sheer blouse with frayed cuffs by H&M STUDIO, white ruffled sleeveless top and skirt by EVAN & IVORY and denim pointed toe pumps by ALDO
ASYMMETRY
Get into the one shoulder style game and add a new dimension to any look
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Denim blazer by BAGASÀO and white caped jumpsuit by PATTY ANG
COVER UP
Outer wear is the easiest and most practical way to transform your bridal look
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Blue frayed sweater by BAGASÀO and white sheer trousers with floral appliqué by CHRIS DIAZ
RAW REDUX
Combine raw details with immaculate pieces and see how the bridal piece becomes cool and hip
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By Cessi Treñas
Photography by Dookie Ducay
Art Direction by Tanya Mallillin
Makeup by Raf Manosca using MAC Cosmetics
Hair by Jan Edrosalan
Model Ara (LUX)
Shot on location Crown Towers Manila Presidential Villa
Frequently Asked Questions
Make formal pieces pedestrian-ready by mixing them with casual staples such as denim, frayed knits and sheer layers. The editorial pairs a sheer barong with denim overalls, a blush jumpsuit with a red frayed sweater, and a white caped jumpsuit with a denim blazer.
Pair denim with a sheer barong for an easy transition from formal to casual. In the editorial, a white sheer button-down with floral appliqué by Chris Diaz is worn with denim overalls by Bang Pineda, while a denim blazer by Bagasào tops a white caped jumpsuit by Patty Ang.
Pair subtle shades for a cool contrast. The champagne shade of a blush jumpsuit melds well with a dark red top because both colors are subtle, as in the look pairing a Corina Teodoro jumpsuit with a red frayed sweater by Bagasào and white heeled sandals by Aldo.
Outerwear is the easiest and most practical way to transform a bridal look. A denim blazer over a white caped jumpsuit adds casual structure, while a frayed sweater, in red or blue, brings a raw, cool edge to blush or white bridal pieces.
A one-shoulder style adds a new dimension to any look. The editorial pairs a white ruffled sleeveless top and skirt by Evan & Ivory with a black sheer blouse with frayed cuffs by H&M Studio and denim pointed-toe pumps by Aldo to show the formal-to-street shift.
