The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

Olive green strapless corset gown with draped neck scarf and delicate beading, elegant option for wedding guest dresses by Papilio Boutique Toronto

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Guest Dress

Finding the perfect outfit for a wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In fact, with the right approach, exploring the world of wedding guest dresses can be an exciting and inspiring part of the celebration itself. Whether you are attending a black-tie evening...
Lace mini dress with tulip skirt and shoulder ribbon ties by Papilio Boutique Toronto bridal store.

Bridal Shower Dresses: 5 Stylish Ideas for Every Celebration

As bridal shower season begins, it is time to find the perfect look to celebrate in style. While your wedding gown takes centre stage, your bridal shower look sets the tone for the celebration, whether it is a chic brunch, elegant tea party, or modern rooftop...
Wedding Dress Sale

Wedding Dress Sale

Tight on time or budget? Off-The-Rack Wedding Dresses are an excellent option for any bride whose wedding is quickly approaching or any bride who is a little more conscious about her wedding dress budget.

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Blue Favourites

Blue Favourites

We have chosen our favourite blue dresses from Papilio evening fashion collections. Get inspired by a variety of shades and shapes of blue dresses from a royal blue dress for a formal occasion to a light blue party dress.

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Shower Dresses for Brides

Shower Dresses for Brides

Are you ready for all your pre-wedding celebrations? A bridal shower is one of the first events where you are going to be the guest of honour, whether you are celebrating with only your girlfriends or having a grandiose party for a hundred people. Let’s talk bridal shower dresses today. Are you thinking of a classic white shower dress or something more unexpected, like a white suit or romper? We have compiled a superb selection of on-trend looks for this special occasion. Get inspired and remember that you can always use your wedding shower dress for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, honeymoon cruise or as the second dress at your wedding.

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The 4 must-follow tips to wear a jumpsuit like an EXPERT

The 4 must-follow tips to wear a jumpsuit like an EXPERT

We would all and unanimously agree that an expertly worn jumpsuit or romper is, without a doubt, a proven reflection of a bona fide style. Yet, our experience might already dictate that be it a jumpsuit or a romper may not always the safest territory to step into. Having chosen the perfect size and fabric can still not be enough to have you appear polished and put together.

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Winter Wedding Dress Styles

Winter Wedding Dress Styles

Temperatures are dropping, the snow is falling, and the winter coats are coming out of the closet. It is the perfect time to stay inside next to the fireplace and start imagining your dream wedding dress. If you are planning a wedding in the winter season, you should think of a wedding gown that is romantic, unique, but at the same time, fits chilly weather.

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Go Long On Your Prom: Choose Maxi Dresses!

Go Long On Your Prom: Choose Maxi Dresses!

Prom 2020 will be here in the blink of an eye. You have been probably very busy studying hard and applying for colleges or universities. The last year at high school is always tricky but at the same time, super exciting and memorable. It is time to take a break and think about girly things. Have you thought about what you are going to wear on your prom night? You must have dreamed about your perfect prom dress and the whole look, but got busy with your school routine. It is not too late to get inspired and start getting ready for the biggest night of your high school.

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Trend Alert: The 8 Most Stunning Long Sleeve Dresses

Trend Alert: The 8 Most Stunning Long Sleeve Dresses

The weather is getting chilly, and it is an excellent time to think about formal dresses that will work well for the fall or winter. And those dresses are evening gowns with sleeves. Long sleeves dresses will not leave you feeling cold. And you will not have to sacrifice wearing a dress for your upcoming special event in the cold season. Formal gowns with long sleeves look not only elegant and classy but also flattering highlighting your figure and make you feel extremely comfortable.

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Bridal Shower Dresses

Bridal Shower Dresses

Before you say “I do” there will be a few times in your bride-to-be’s life when you want to look unique and stylish. One of them is a bridal shower. We have a lot of fashionable looks in our evening fashion collections that will be perfect for this special occasion. If you find a great wedding shower outfit, remember you can also use it for the rehearsal dinner, killing two birds with one stone. Check our on-trend bridal shower looks, and feel beautiful at any of your pre-wedding parties.

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Floral Wedding Dresses

Floral Wedding Dresses

Are you a romantic bride who is looking for a dreamy look but still wants to feel conventional? Are you planning your wedding outdoor, in a beautiful garden, a countryside vineyard, or a family farm? If it is the case, you should check our selection of extremely pretty, ready to bloom floral wedding dresses.

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