Here are the top 2019 wedding dress trends
Calling all brides-to-be: the top five biggest wedding dress trends of 2019 are here!
During Bridal Fashion Week, it was clear the “Meghan Markle Effect” was alive and well. Bridal designers from Cushnie and Viktor & Rolf to Theia latched onto Meghan’s gorgeous Stella McCartney halter-neck dress as a key wedding gown style for 2019. It’s elegant, simple and utterly refined — 100 percent fit for a royal (and you too!).
The classic fabric of lace received a modern minimalist makeover at Lela Rose and Ines Di Santo, showing that lace wedding dresses are no longer about frills and fluff, but clean lines.
Finally, bridal designer veterans like Elie Saab and Marchesa make a strong case for gowns with plunging necklines and off-the-shoulder silhouettes, bringing the perfect pinch of sexy skin on your wedding day without going overboard.
Below, see our guide for the top five wedding dress trends for 2019 and where to buy today. Talk about a major box to check off on your wedding to-do list!
As soon as Meghan Markle stepped out hand-in-hand with Prince Harry wearing her Stella McCartney simple white silk crepe halter neck dress, she sealed its fate as a major trend for 2019. Although it was only Meghan’s reception dress, it made a big impact on the bridal industry. It has an ultra flattering cut, showing off just enough skin while remaining conservative, and giving a nod to one of the biggest halter dress moments ever — when Marilyn Monroe stood over that subway grate in 1955’s The Seven Year Itch. In 2018, Meghan updated that classic look for the modern day bride.
BHLDN Montreal Dress
At $220, this halter neck dress is a steal if you loved Meghan Markle’s royal wedding reception dress. The high slit will let you dance the night away, too — so you really just need one dress for the entire event.
Asos Edition Cross Front Cape Wedding Dress
The cape detail adds a regal effect to this gorgeous halter gown. — and provides a fantastic alternative to a long veil.
Stella McCartney F18 Magnolia Halter Wedding Dress
After the global success of Stella McCartney’s design for Meghan Markle, the designer decided to launch her own bridal line. Naturally, it includes a rendition of Markle’s dress, which you can own in one swift click in the link below — though it’s got a hefty price tag.
Shop it: $5,200, nordstrom.com
For wedding dresses this season, designers have decided to add sweet bow details to the trains of dresses, straps, bodices and more. Bridal designers like Vera Wang and Viktor & Rolf have incorporated bows in their 2019 wedding collections, proving they are no longer strictly for little girls and pageants. Even Kate Middleton isn’t immune, sporting a velvety bow in her hair during the holidays. Whether you decide to go for a dress with a bold bow statement or something more subtle, it’s a trend we firmly stand behind.
Floravere J. Mitchell
Floravere is making a big splash in the bridal industry for its size-inclusive gowns and design versatility. They are able to take high quality designs and deliver them straight to you at an accessible price point by cutting out the middleman. Find gorgeous gowns like this bow version and more online at floravere.com.
Shop it: $1,475, floravere.com
Reformation Giotto Dress
This dress is all about the “party in the back.” It’s a simple, floor length strapless gown made sustainably, in Los Angeles, of 100 percent silk.
Shop it: $528, reformation.com
Isabelle Armstrong Evelyn Silk Off Shoulder Mikado Gown
This wedding gown is packed with drama, but coupled with sweet details like bows along the straps. Wherever you get married, you will definitely make an entrance wearing this.
Shop: $5,950, modaoperandi.com
Lace has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. Popular during Edwardian times, lace wedding dresses, for too long, looked a bit too frumpy. Thankfully, they have received a much needed refresh through the removal all the unnecessary frills and fluff. Now, it’s all about using lace to show off your svelte figure, without the drama of a traditional ball gown.
H&M Long Lace Dress
We love the mock neck on this sleeveless lacy gown. When H&M forayed into bridal, we couldn’t have been more excited, as we knew that meant wedding dresses at prices humans could actually afford.
Melissa Sweet Lace High-Neck Halter Sheath Wedding Dress
If you can’t decide between a halter gown or lace dress, then just combine the two together! This version has a delicate vintage-nostalgia quality to it.
Shop it: $958, davidsbridal.com
Rachel Zoe Estelle Cutout Maxi Dress
The open-back silhouette is stunning on this lace maxi dress by Rachel Zoe. It’s more breathable than other dresses and would work well in a tropical climate where you would want to wear something a bit on the lighter side
Shop it: $495, shopbop.com
Off-the-shoulder gowns that show off your bare shoulders are the perfect medium between a halter and a boatneck. It’s still modest, but with a touch of sexiness. If you’re a bride who loves the idea of a strapless gown, but worried about the lack of support, this is your answer. With bare shoulders and a bare neck, it’s the perfect dress to let your brightest and most beautiful baubles take center stage.
Theia Bridal Blake Gown
Think of this dress as a blank canvas. Then let your hair, skin, makeup, and jewels shine in this classically beautiful ivory crepe gown.
Azazie Jillian BG
A princess-worthy gown for any bride.
Shop it: $249, azazie.com
Cushnie Bridal Candice Off Shoulder Bodice Gown with Train
A stunning rendition of a Meghan Markle inspired wedding dress, it is a gown that is effortlessly beautiful.
Shop it: $4,495, modaoperandi.com
Minimalist gowns with plunging necklines might seem a little daunting to wear at first, but don’t worry. Designers like Marchesa and Jenny Yoo have been able to take the best parts of a classic deep V dress like J.Lo‘s historic Versace Grammy look and transform them into something classically beautiful, but undeniably sexy.
Jenny By Jenny You Blythe Plunging Crepe Gown
This dress is perfect for any style minimalists. The deep V-neckline and bell sleeves add a bit of playfulness and sexiness.
Shop it: $1,200, nordstrom.com
Asos Edition Cape Sleeve Wedding Jumpsuit in Satin
Jumpsuits, pantsuits and separates are becoming more popular with modern day brides. The cape and plunging neckline add an extra flair of elegance and femininity.
Carolina Herrera Ivy V-Neck Crepe Trumpet Gown
If you want to splurge on a dress, Carolina Herrera is one to look at. Although the fashion house torch has been passed from Herrera to Wes Gordon, the Herrera stamp of creating beautiful timeless gowns is not going anywhere.
Shop it: $4,990, modaoperandi.com
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