After two years of weddings with fewer guests or none at all, brides-to-be want to walk down the aisle in front of family and friends in a beautiful dress again this spring. New York and London have recently hosted bridal fashion shows and both have seen similar trends. Influenced by the Shondaland hit series Bridgerton and its Regency style, statement sleeves, corsets and trains were among the trends.
Statement sleeves
Statement sleeves were one of the biggest trends of the season. At label Morilee, sheer sleeves added an ethereal touch to a strapless gown with a lace-trimmed bodice. Rebecca Schoneveld had optional lantern sleeves on a strapless dress with a thigh-high side slit. Mini balloon sleeves made a statement in a sheer duchesse satin dress by Reem Acra.
High leg slits
Dresses with high slit legs were another trend that was hard to miss this season. Rebecca Schoneveld showed a Chantilly lace ball gown with a slit at the front, a semi-sheer bustier, pockets and a train. Anne Barge’s corset dress was made from silk faille and featured a slit and a detachable belt with a bow. Savannah Miller presented a modern, straight-cut dress made of lustrous satin with crystal-embellished straps and a deep side slit.
corsets
Dresses with corset panels have made a big comeback this year. Dana Harel’s Mikado silk dress featured a bodice with a plunging scoop neckline and tiered straps. Lela Rose wore a cherry blossom jacquard corset dress and Morilee Madeline Gardner wore a sleeveless organza dress with a glittery mesh bodice over a satin A-line skirt.
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A lace wedding dress has been a staple since the days of Grace Kelly. Anne Barge featured a V-neck, A-line dress with beaded appliqués over floral Chantilly lace. Sareh Nouri featured a strapless embroidered floral lace dress with a plunging sweetheart neckline and Morilee presented a lace-trimmed chiffon dress.
Trains
A floral jacquard dress by Amsale featured a detachable Watteau cape. Unlike the traditional train, a Watteau train attaches to the shoulders or upper back of the bodice, giving the appearance of a draped cape that gently cascades around the bride. Romona Keveza featured tulle trains cascading down the back of a satin gown. Lela Rose presented a more minimalist version of this trend with a choker.
This article was previously published on FashionUnited.uk. Translation and editing: Barbara Russ