THE PERSON BEHIND THE JOURNAL
Eric Morante
Fashion writer · Publishing as Beau Morante
Eric Morante writes Beau Morante, an independent fashion journal covering bridal, prom, evening and wedding-guest dressing, and mother-of-the-bride style for readers across the United States.
His work focuses on the decisions behind an occasion outfit: how a fabric looks in different light, what to ask at a fitting, how to interpret an invitation and how to plan the whole look within your own budget.
Research, with the source in view
Eric turns published sources and clearly identified retailer information into practical questions and planning guides. Sources are named where they support factual claims. Product selections are researched rather than hands-on tests unless an article explicitly says otherwise.
Beau Morante is Eric’s publishing name. It brings the journal’s occasionwear writing together under one byline.
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Editorial and commercial relationships
Eric provides website and search work for Jan’s Boutique in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. That relationship is disclosed when the store is featured. The journal’s affiliate links are identified where they appear. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Latest articles by Eric Morante
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The 15 Best Mother of the Bride Dresses for a Fall Wedding (2026)
We looked at hundreds of fall mother of the bride dresses. These 15 – from a $189 velvet find to a $1,495 cape gown – are the ones actually worth trying on.
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Wedding Guest Dress Codes Decoded: Black Tie, Cocktail, Garden Party
Decode black tie, cocktail, garden and beach wedding invitations with an outfit comparison table, practical host questions and a complete-look checklist.
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Mother of the Bride Dress Guide: Color, Fit, Budget and Timing
Build a complete mother-of-the-bride outfit around the wedding brief, color conversation, movement, fitting dates and total cost—with practical decision checklists.
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How to Choose a Mother of the Bride Dress (Without Stealing the Spotlight)
From color etiquette and coordinating with the bridesmaids to choosing the right fabric for the season and nailing the alteration timeline, this complete guide shows you how to choose a mother of the bride dress that flatters you, fits the wedding’s tone, and lets the bride keep the spotlight.
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Spotlight: The Most Flattering MOB Gowns Under $400
Looking for mother of bride dresses under 400? Explore the most flattering MOB gown silhouettes, colors, and styling tips so you look elegant and confident on the big day, all without breaking your budget.
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Carolyn Bessette Wedding Dress: Why the $40,000 Slip Is the Most-Searched Bridal Look of 2026
The Carolyn Bessette wedding dress — Narciso Rodriguez’s 1996 bias-cut silk slip — is the most-searched bridal reference of 2026. Why brides keep pulling up a 30-year-old slip wedding dress on their phones, and what it tells us about minimalism, the ‘Love Story’ FX series, and the dresses that actually last.
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Red Wedding Veils Are Up 255%: Why the “Perfect Princess” Bride Is Officially Dead in 2026
Pinterest’s 2026 wedding trends report shows red veil searches up 255% and whimsigoth up 1,330%. Here’s why the “perfect princess” bride is over — and the trap most brides are about to fall into chasing the new cinematic aesthetic.