Here's What Designers Think Pippa Middleton Should Wear to Her Wedding
As soon as Pippa Middleton’s engagement was announced in July, designers around the world grabbed their sketchpads to start doodling up a dream dress. Dressing a semi-royal for their wedding is a designer’s fantasy; right now, they’ve all got their fingers crossed that they’re the chosen one.
The clock is ticking, as she plans to wed fiancé James Matthews in August 2017. So several designers have shared with Brides UK what they think Middleton should wear on her big day — and we’re drooling. This Middleton sister’s got a tough choice ahead of her.
Bridal designer Mira Zwillinger’s sketch features a plunging Bardot neckline with delicate handmade branches and blooms, offset by a full lightly pleated skirt of silk-chiffon. The ethereal dress comes with a floral headpiece, and exudes rose hues.
And if Pippa wants the complete opposite of the Alexander McQueen dress her sister the Duchess of Cambridge wore to marry Prince William in 2011, there’s a designer for that. Charlotte Simpson’s creation is sophisticated, minimal, and modern, featuring a sharply tailored bodice with a cinched waist and a high neckline. It would have a fluid train, a silk-tulle veil and beaded embroidery along the hips to add a sense of romance.
In case she does decide to follow in her Princess sister’s footsteps and wants something similar to the gown designed by creative director Sarah Burton, Stephanie Allin is the way to go. Allin sketched a gown with long lace sleeves, a V-neck and a romantic full A-line skirt that would transform her into the princess’ doppelganger. We’re not sure she wants people to be thinking, “oh my, she looks just like her sister!” on her wedding day, though.
If she surprises everyone and wants to go glam, which is so unlike the woman known for her simple chic style, Ian Stuart has her covered with an innovative two-piece coat and champagne silk-mikado dress. “I think Pippa will decide to wear a completely different style from her sister’s wedding gown — and her iconic maid-of-honor silhouette,” Stuart said. This dress features a ruched bodice and voluminous veil.
Romona Keveža, who has dressed American celebrities like like Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson, Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Hudson for the red carpet, offered a dramatic off-the-shoulder gown with long sleeves; a sharply cinched-in waist; and a soft, full skirt made of Chantilly lace.
Lastly, Andrey Savin opted for a more relaxed look with an Italian silk sheath dress and a back and sleeves crafted from French lace. However, that’s just for the reception; for the ceremony, a dramatic lace overlay with scallop edging and a slit down the center would be placed over the skirt. Middleton doesn’t seem like the multi-look bride to us, but only time will tell.
Which gown do you think Middleton would look best in?
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