One of the strongest fashion stories in bridal is the return to demure styles, with classic silhouettes and more coverage. Here, the focus is on exceptional fabrics and details to create a look that is both timeless and totally refined
While bold, colourful and bodycon designs remain in vogue, we’re also seeing a return to classic styles with more coverage. These gowns are anything but dull, featuring exceptional fabric and cut, plus refined and subtle details, for a look that is both timeless and refined.
Alexandra Grecco – Retro glamour
With a hint of 1970s revival, this romantic dress designed and made in New York by Alexandra Grecco features long fitted sleeves with cuffs, a high waistband and button front. Stockists include The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
Amanda Wakeley – Victorian chic
This Leda gown has an almost Victorian flavour with its high-neck lace overlayer over satin bias-cut slip. The exquisite embellishment of grosgrain ribbons runs vertically to create a body-lengthening profile and the lace is beaded with discreet pearls and crystals. amandawakeley.com
Suzanne Neville – Fine line
The Adair gown from Suzanne Neville feels completely on trend with its long fitted sleeves and finely tailored silhouette. There’s a lovely reveal at the rear of the gown, which features an open back, with covered buttons at the neck and waist. suzanneneville.com
Caroline Castigliano – Lavish lace
The Madeira gown from London designer Caroline Castigliano consists of a silk strapless gown with fine lace overlayer. We love the flattering high neck, soft cap sleeves and simple sash belt. carolinecastigliano.com
Ellis Bridals – Satin bright
This classic lace bodice and full satin skirt by Ellis Bridals are perfect pairing for a day-to-evening wedding – elegant for dancing but with a restrained and timeless design and flattering elbow-length sleeves. ellisbridals.co.uk
Joyce Young – Party simple
A lovely bateau neckline makes this grown-up silk gown from Joyce Young a great choice for a summer-garden wedding. There’s minimal detailing, but we love the angled rose embellishment at the waist. It’s also a style that would be easy to accessorise with a neat jacket or stole joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
Romona Keveza – Modern mermaid
This chic white gown by iconic New York designer Romona Keveža has a sleek cut, with soft mermaid skirt, creating a sculptural and contemporary line. Exclusive London stockist is The Wedding Gallery. the-weddinggallery.com
Alma Novia – Slim line
Taikan (also pictured top) is a neat contemporary take on bridal from the Rosa Clará Alma Novia label, which is exclusive to BOA Boutique in the UK. The lightweight fine lace bodice has long sleeves ending below the elbow and is paired to a slim skirt with delicate spotted texture. boa-boutique.co.uk
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