Another bridal week has come and gone in New York City with many designers showing at hotel ballrooms, photo studios, sales showrooms, and other venues, keeping buyers and press on a steady march up and down the island of Manhattan. Anne Barge had a big 25th Anniversary bash along with her show, Ines Di Santo presented a Renaissance tableau to a packed house, Nardos showed at their Madison Ave boutique while others showed in rooms at the Lotte Palace Hotel.
Although bridal dresses tend to be classically designed, we spotted emerging trends or continuing ones that are still important in the bridal world. Knowing these can inform your decision to find your yes dress. We’ve outlined them below and highlighted the designers who are incorporating them into their collections for a fresh and updated look at that all-important dress.
Basque Waist / Dropped Waists
Taken from the Victorian era in France and Spain, a Basque waist is identified by a bodice that extends beyond the waist into a strong V shape. We’ve seen many designers using this waist-slimming feature in their gowns this season. It adds a distinctly Victorian feel to a gown with a formality and grandeur to match. Also, dropped waists are getting their turn in the spotlight which gives a loose and less formal vibe to a dress as opposed to the stiffness of the Basque waists.
Corsetry Continues
Corsets and lingerie in ready-to-wear fashion continue to trend, and it’s no different in the bridal world. Brides love corsets, which add strong bodice definition while also featuring cleavage and holding everything tightly in place.
Transformative Dresses
With weddings expanding to weekends and all-day affairs, brides need more options for dressing and designers are giving it to them. Add-ons like removable sleeves, shrugs and jackets are popular so brides can be modest at the religious ceremony. Some dresses convert from long to short so the bride-to-be has 2 distinct dress length options to go from the day formality to the evening dance party.
Short and Sweet
Short dresses always have a place in wedding attire and can range from cute and sweet to lean and elegant. Brides may want something less formal or may opt to show their legs. It fits the bill for a more casual wedding from City Hall events to an affair with a handful of celebrants. Short dresses can have removable trains like the Peter Langner one. Below are options from NYBFW from frothy tulle to a simple shift dress.
Above 2 Dresses from Idan Cohen
Bow Detailing
There is something about a bow that puts punctuation on a dress. Designers are using this feminine detailing to add some panache to their dresses whether it’s in the back, front, or used delicately on sleeves.
Next Level 3D Florals
Flowered appliques are used to add dimension to a dress but this season designers like Peter Langner are taking it to the next level with extended florals on the corset of a dress. These appliques make the dress have more volume and make quite a statement as you walk into the room.
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