Elegantly simple, and with refined details, these slimline wedding gowns from some of our leading designers are the last word in sleek wedding-day dressing
Sleek and slimline wedding gowns remain a strong bridal trend, offering a classic alternative to fuller ballgown shapes and lavishly textured options. Perfect for day-to-evening glamour, our pick of the crop feature refined materials and subtle detailing to ensure you take centre stage at your party.
Boho beauty: Stephanie Allin
With a touch of boho style, Jolie has a wide shoulderstraps, an embellished bodice and a flattering split at the front of the skirt. stephanieallin.net
Sleek sheath: Amanda Wakeley
Adette is a satin sheath gown by leading London designer Amanda Wakeley and is the perfect choice for brides who want to keep their wedding-day ensemble pared-back and sleek. amandawakeley.com
Plunge glamour: Sassi Holford
Cut for a flattering and sleek fit, Eliza from Sassi Holford captures the bridal trend for lace with its elegant textured bodice. It features an optional front split and train and is a stunning choice for a destination or day-to-evening wedding. sassiholford.com
Jewel bride: Jenny Packham
Jenny Packham’s Allure has a plunge bodice and glamorous jewel detailing at the neckline, enabling brides to make an effortless transition from day-to-evening party. We love the curve-enhancing shape. jennypackham.com
Classic cut: Caroline Castigliano
Simplicity, from Caroline Castigliano’s Celebrating Romance collection is an ultra-flattering strapless gown with signature concealed corsetry. It’s the perfect understated and classic gown and is also easy to accessorise with one of her glamorous lace shrugs, taking you effortlessly from ceremony to after party. carolinecastigliano.com
A-line elegance: Mikaella
Sleek and understated, this flattering A-line skirt is topped with a strapless bodice. The gown is by Canadian label Mikaella, with UK stockists including Helena Fortley and London Bride Couture. mikaella.com
Waist line: Hayley Paige
With a sleek and modern cut and soft satin fabric Bryn, by New York designer Hayley Paige, has curve-enhancing embellishment to define the waistline. jlmcouture.com/Hayley-Paige
Silk simplicity: Andrea Hawkes
Bree, by British wedding-gown designer Andrea Hawkes, is a beautifully simple and refined strapless dress with neat belt detail. As with all Andrea’s gowns, the fabrics and cut are exceptional. andreahawkes.co.uk
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