11 Unexpected Bridal Trends From Fall 2017 Bridal Week
Bold colors, boudoir lace, and a new way to battle the cold.
By Justine Carreon
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Bold colors, boudoir lace, and a new way to battle the cold.
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1
Plunging Necklines
A demure bride is a thing of the past. Now you can say 'I do' in a wedding dress like this Ines Di Santo one that features a deep neckline that flatters your figure.
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2
Off-the-Shoulder Silhouettes
An OTS neckline is inherently romantic, so it translates perfectly into bridal wear. Go for a full, tulle-wrapped version seen here at Marchesa, or go vintage in a fitted satin dress.
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3
Not So Mellow Yellow
A bright hue that veers from the neutral color palette typically reserved for wedding dresses is best left to the bold. Naeem Khan's citrine gown and matching veil is not for the light-hearted, but will definitely be memorable.
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4
OTK Bridal Boots
Skip the classic pump in favor of a new kind of wedding shoe: the bridal OTK boot. Pair it with an equally chic short wedding dress and you'll be sure to turn heads all night long.
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5
3-D Details
This season designers want you to add dimension to your look with 3D details like oversized florals or stick-on butterflies, seen here at Reem Acra.
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6
Bridal Knits
Houghton is fixing the ultimate wedding woe: being cold. A chic cashmere wrap over your dress and your photographer won't have to edit your goosebumps out of every photo.
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Boudoir Lace
The slipdress-as-daywear is a trend we've often seen on the streets, so why not apply the look to your wedding dress? The subtle lace trim of this bodice is made all the sweeter in a beautiful blush hue.
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Sculpted Shoulders
Inbal Dror modernized a Renaissance-era silhouette with a square neckline and sculpted shoulders, a unusual but romantic touch.
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9
Modern Lace-Up
Lace-up details in wedding dresses are usually reserved for corsetry, but not this year. Given the prevalence of lace-up in fashion, it's no surprise designers like Rime Arodaky are utilizing the trend for wedding dresses.
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10
Jumpsuit Trains
Just because you opted for a pantsuit doesn't mean you can't wear a train. Exhibit A: Mark Zunino's jumpsuit with attached skirt.
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Crop Tops
Crop tops aren't just for Coachella. Rime Arodaky also paired a chic lace crop top with a high-waisted full skirt.