Wedding fashion has distinct trends, and what’s trending right now ranges from feminine details, such as bows and corsets, to dramatic waist silhouettes, peplum accents, and gorgeous beading patterns.
These can work in different settings with the right style. For example, stylist Julie Sabatino, owner of Stylish Bride, explained that sparkles and corsets work well for evening, indoor or formal settings, while bows and plums feel appropriate for outdoor or more whimsical themes. “However, subtle adjustments can allow any trend to adapt to different wedding styles and locations,” she said.
Here are some of the hottest trending styles for next year’s brides.
Classic work
While trends will come and go, there are some that never go out of style. Both Sabatino and Beth Chapman, owner of White Dress by the Shore in Clinton, Conn. and founder of Beth Chapman Styling, said classic A-line silhouettes, detailing like lace and minimalist satin dresses never go out of style.
Above all, keep in mind that looking too trendy can look dated when you look at your wedding photos years from now.
“A bride should want to appear fashionable or stylish, but not particularly fashionable on her wedding day,” said designer Mark Ingram, owner of Atelier Mark Ingram. “Trends can be fleeting, they come and go and can capture a particular moment in fashion time. But some trends can seem very dated once they’ve passed. A stylish bride who chooses a dress that is a little less trendy, but more fashionable and has a classic style, will forever be seen in her wedding photos. And that should be the goal of every bride.”
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Small, medium and large bows are adorning everything from the waist to the sleeves. “Bows are such a classic feminine detail,” said Chapman. “They are a timeless staple that will never go out of style.”
Sabatino agreed. “Their versatility allows designers to place them in a variety of sizes and locations, from understated accents to statement pieces,” she said. “A growing trend is bows placed on dress straps, creating a focal point that stands out at the shoulders. Another favorite is to place a bow in the back of the dress, extending into a train for a dramatic look.
Elevation of bones
The defined corset, Ingram explains, was invented centuries ago, but has come back into fashion and looks young, modern and sometimes edgy.
“The corset was designed to enhance or modify a woman’s natural shape, and exposed corsets evoke a very romantic era when a woman’s curves were accentuated versus minimized,” he said. “The beauty of corsetry, whether it’s on or off, is that it also creates curves where curves might not exist.”
Designers can incorporate corset elements in a variety of ways, “including exposed bone at the bust or a demi-cup outline at the bust. Some designers actually intend for corsets to be used as a fitting element, as well as with lacing supports that are adjustable. Since the emphasis this season is really on the waist, a corset is a great way to create it,” said Ingram.
All that glitters
Brides looking for a touch of glamor can add sparkle from crystals to beads to sequins, and designers have an endless number of ways to incorporate them. Clear threads are often used so that the fabric underneath shows through, but you’ll also find threads in off-white or metallic shades to increase the light reflection off them.
“Sunset and evening weddings are my go-to for a sparkly dress,” said Stacie Houlker, owner of Stacie the Stylist. Lighting from a setting sun or at a reception can enhance the look, as the light hits the sequins as the bride makes her way around the venue.
Sabatino cautioned against choosing a sequined dress for a daytime or outdoor wedding because it can look a little too formal. But, “it can work if glitter is kept subtle or used as subtle accents, giving a dress a touch of understated glamour,” she said.
Houlker suggested dressing up in a sparkly prom dress after the first dance. “It informs the guests that the party has begun,” she said.
Be fit
Brides are fed up with a peplum – a short flare or flap usually placed at the natural waist, or at the sides, back or around the waist, and sitting over a longer full or narrow skirt. It’s a detail that accentuates the waist and creates an hourglass figure by flaring the hips.
Ingram said a taller bride is best dressed by the peplum because, while very elegant, it doesn’t elongate the figure. However, “a longer hem when paired with a tight skirt can be ideal to minimize a fuller hip line if that’s the desired effect,” he added.
Brides looking to enhance or enhance their curves may want to step into a fitted dress.
“A waisted silhouette accentuates the body by drawing the eye down the figure, adding drama and sophistication while naturally enhancing the waist and hips,” said designer Ines Di Santo. “It elongates the bust, making it a fantastic choice for those with an hourglass figure as it beautifully accentuates natural curves, accentuates the hips and elongates the midsection.”
While a fitted dress may flatter a tall or tall bride, it may not be ideal for a petite figure as it can visually shorten the legs.
“However, with the right tailoring, a waist dress can be tailored to suit different body types,” explained Sabatino.
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