I seem to be on a roll reading about fashion with Brenda Janowitz's The Grace Kelly Dress (#1,307). Grace Kelly set off a copycat frenzy after she appeared in a beautiful lace wedding dress for her church wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco. Every bride wanted to look like Princess Grace on her own wedding day. This novel explores the story of one such dress, worn by three generations of women, each making the dress uniquely hers.
A talented Parisian dressmaker working in the atelier of the foremost wedding gown designer of her day is responsible for the impeccable construction of the Grace Kelly inspired dress for a wealthy customer. In a twist of fate, she wears it on her own wedding day. Carefully preserved, her American daughter dreams of the time when she will walk down the aisle wearing that dress. Who stands at the altar awaiting her seems far less of a concern... Rocky, the daughter and granddaughter, has her own sensibilities about wedding attire. She initially has no desire at all to cave to tradition and wear the gown at her own wedding; it's just not her style. What changes her mind about incorporating tradition into her quirks?
The story is entertaining, whether or not you ultimately agree with the fate of the dress in each generation. Half the fun is deciding what you would have done with the dress, given the chance. If you're interested in how fashion is made, this is the book for you!
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