Choosing a wedding dress can be a stressful process. You've probably been dreaming of this moment since you were a little girl, and now that it’s here, it’s only normal to feel overwhelmed. Fashion trends can be a great way to get started on choosing your dream wedding dress.
The Bridal Fashion Week has brought inspiration and introduced wedding dress trends for 2021. Here are some of the 2021 wedding dress trends you can explore to inspire your wedding dress. These trends have evolved from past years. You will notice trends from the 80s and evolutions in the neckline, skirts, silhouette, sleeves, and capes. Let us dive in.
1. Pants
Pants are increasingly becoming a trendsetter for weddings, and they are a top trend for 2021. Whether you are wearing them as part of a jumpsuit or separately, pants will make a strong statement on your wedding day. They are bold, modern, diverse, and comfortable.
You have a diverse range of styles, materials, and styles to choose from. You can have your pants form-fitting, jumpsuit style, or with a structured jacket.
Whatever you choose is up to you and your preferences for your wedding. And you can be as creative as you want to.
2. Short Dresses
Short dresses keep appearing on the trending wedding dresses, and for a good reason. They are practical, versatile, elegant, stylish, and great when you want to show off your shoes.
You could never go wrong with a short wedding dress. You have endless options on how to style or wear your short wedding dress.
You could comfortably implement dramatic hemlines, plunging necklines, and glitz on your dress without altering its balance. And if you are looking for that regal look, you can go for a jacket to complete your ensemble.
3. Capes
Capes are a great alternative to veils and serve the same benefits. They add visual interest and style to your wedding dress.
You can go for a minimalist look with a sheer cape or go for bolder and dramatic capes with prints or beads.
You can choose from various cape styles to match your dress style, ranging from long capes with a train, detachable trains, and embellishment.
4. Ruffles
Ruffles are a great way to add a romantic, stylish, and ultra-feminine touch to your wedding. You can have them on a mermaid silhouette gown or choose a full ruffled skirt.
Ruffles are loud and textured, adding extra volume to your wedding dress. You can choose from various styles of ruffles, modern or traditional.
You can choose different styles of ruffles depending on the ultimate look you want to give your dress and wedding. You can incorporate them on your skirt, cape, sleeves, or use them to give your jumpsuit an edgier style.
5. Bishop Sleeves
This 80s style is making a comeback. Bishop sleeves fit loosely on your upper arm and have a tight cuff, which gives a flowy and fanciful effect.
Bishop sleeves are great for bohemian and relaxed weddings. Their sense of romance is one reason bishop sleeves keep coming back. You can commit to them fully or wear detachable bishop sleeves if you are uncertain.
You could go for a bolder fuller look or choose the slimmer minimalistic silhouette.
6. Glitz
The past seasons have seen loud metallic bling, which is changing in the 2021 trend as more designers go for subtle embellishments, including sequins and sparkly tulle.
Sparkle can transform your dress from just a dress to a wedding dress that reflects your true personality.
Sparkle will leave a lasting romantic impression on your wedding day. You can choose a dress with embellishments on the bodice, the skirt, cape, or on the entire gown.
These embellishments can be both functional and decorative, aiming for that sexy and elegant look. They can add detail and dimension to your dress, depending on their type and placement.
However, you want to minimize your accessories if you are going for a heavily embellished dress.
7. Square Necklines
This classic style gives your wedding dress a formal and elegant appearance with its angular sides. You can wear square necklines to balance a round face, broaden your shoulders, or highlight your collarbones. You could also choose a more rounded square neckline to soften the appearance.
Square necklines are versatile and can fit almost all wedding dress styles from classic, romantic, or modern – the choice is yours.
8. Layered Skirts
Layered skirts add the extra flair and detail of ruffled skirts, without the extra fullness. Layered skirts will add volume and dimension to your ball gown or A-line skirt.
Layered skirts are glamorous and eye-catching, and this is the style to go for if you are envisioning a fairytale wedding.
You can customize your layered skirt to reflect an antique, contemporary, or bohemian style. You can have embellishments on the tiers or the bodice or both for a dramatic and enchanting look.
9. Crepe
When it comes to wedding dresses, the material used matters as much as the gown itself. Crepe is on an upward trend and will be a big thing in 2021. Embellished or not, crepe looks beautiful on the modern bride.
It is lightweight and allows easy movement for the bride. Crepe is a classic and modern option for brides who want a comfortable wedding dress. Its crinkled texture makes it packable and perfect for destination weddings.
Crepe is the way to go for brides who want a figure-flattering dress that is not overly clingy. Crepe lends itself to versatility. It can be made into mermaid, trumpet, ballgown, and empire wedding dresses. And if you are looking for an effortlessly minimal look, crepe has you.
Crepe allows easy alterations to get your dress to the perfect size.
You can use crepe on your bridesmaids’ dresses to create an effortlessly harmonious look.
10. Slip Dresses
Relaxed and figure-flattering, slip dresses are making a comeback from the 90s. They can be elegant, effortless, sexy, minimalist, enchanting, timeless, formal, and casual.
You can go casual slip dresses for a boho or rustic vibe, which often feature a sheath silhouette with a fitted waist and a light skirt. You can go for more formal slip dresses by choosing satin or crepe material.
Slip dresses are great for your wedding dress, the reception party, or your bridesmaids. They can fit different seasons and venues and are comfortable as you move about on your wedding day. For a little more pizzazz, you can choose a style with an embellished bodice.
Slip dresses are a go-to if you want a casual or formal but relaxed and uncomplicated wedding dress vibe.
Don’t Let the Trends Overwhelm You
Looking at the wedding dress trends for 2021 can leave you excited and confused at the same time. Here are some tips to help you choose the right dress for you:
- Start early — Allow between 9 to 12 months before the wedding to start shopping for your dress. Whether you are having it custom-made or ordering an existing design, you want to allow enough time for ordering and alterations.
- Gather inspiration from articles like this one, fashion magazines, Pinterest boards, and Instagram. Looking at other wedding dresses will help you hone in on your most preferred look. If you still cannot nail it, contact a wedding stylist to help you clarify your style and preferences. Preferably, keep a note of your priorities, likes, and dislikes. This will make it easier to pick the right dress.
- Limit the number of people helping you choose. More people mean more diverse opinions. And they can be overwhelming. Bring a small number of people who can give their honest opinion.
- Do not try on too many or too few dresses. Too few dresses could lead to buyer's remorse where you feel that you chose the dress prematurely. Too many choices and you lose track of what you really want.
- Allow your personality to shine through. While trends are important for the bride who wants to reflect the modern bride, you should aim for a wedding dress and style that suits your personality. Go for a dress that makes you feel as “you” as possible on one of the most important days in your life.
Find Los Angeles Wedding Dresses Near Me
If you postponed your 2020 wedding due to COVID, take this as another opportunity to choose a dress that reflects your personality. Wedding dress trends evolve so fast, but it does not mean you will not find something that reflects your values, personalities, and wedding fantasies.
This article has covered some of the top wedding dress trends we will see in 2021. If you are still stuck at finding the best dress, you should consult with a wedding stylist to help you set your priorities straight.
Beautiful Day Wedding is a boutique wedding dress and accessory business that helps brides find the wedding dress of their dreams and plan a wedding they will remember for the rest of their lives.
We stock several designer labels to offer you a variety from which you can choose. We also help you alter the dress to the right fit without losing any design elements. Call us at 213-386-1900 to schedule an appointment.
