 Each year brings about
a shift in wedding trends. 2010 wedding trends continue some of the popular items
of 2009, with a subtle twist. It used to be that wedding style didn't change
much from year-to-year. But the wedding fashion industry has changed greatly
over the last two decades, and the 2010 wedding trends prove that. With spring just
around the corner, women still in the planning stages for their wedding day are
looking for the latest styles in bridal gowns. The latest trends for wedding
dresses include glamorous gowns with various embellishments, 50's elegance,
A-line dresses, mermaid gowns, illusion straps, gowns with a hint of color or
metallic hues, and lots of tulle.
A-line gowns feature a
fitted bodice but begin to flow outward as it reaches the ground. Because the
gown isn't as fitted around the hips, the style is flattering on women of
practically every body shape. With
everything in full bloom, spring dresses with a hint of color are becoming
popular. A subtle addition of color to a white or champagne gown could be done
through a sash around the waist. Illusion sleeves or necklines feature a sheer
fabric and are found commonly with halter style gowns.
Fabrics and Textures
Dresses weighted down
by heavy crepes, matte satins and silks are lightening up to fabrics like
taffeta and organza. These airy fabrics
are easy to layer and more comfortable for a gown worn for up to 10 hours. And for brides having a summer wedding,
donning a lighter fabric will ensure they're glowing - not sweaty and red-faced
- on their wedding day. Lace makes a
comeback in the new season. The mermaid and slim A-line dresses are
transformed, while long sleeves and low V-necklines appear reinvented. Lace
appliques and over-embroideries add a rich dimension to any dress.
Accents and Details
Tiers are essential in
up-coming bridal style, used throughout or simply on the skirt area. Differing tiers
create unique looks; layers of small tulle ruffles create a feminine feel while
square handkerchief flounces add a romantic flair. Contrasting materials and
asymmetrical style are used to add interest to the dress. Asymmetric design is
a modern take on historical bridal style. With unique angles, the asymmetrical
look includes the one-shoulder dress, off-centre neckline and asymmetrical
lines or draped layers on the skirt. Placed ruching and gathering on the skirt
or bodice works well.
Colors
Modern brides are
experimenting with color to tie their ensembles into the color scheme. Adding a splash of color to the basic white
gown remains popular through colorful sashes and applique details, or more
dramatically through two-toned wedding gowns with a colored bodice against a
white wedding dress or off-white skirt. Not just for the goth bride anymore, black
showed up in all kinds of wedding dress details, from dainty bows and sashes to
bolder, allover embellishments.
Major Trends
Slim is the silhouette
of choice for the modern wedding dress - as sheaths, trumpets, and column wedding
dresses ruled the runways (Kate Sherford, Pepe Botella, Francesca Pitera, Reem
Acra). Don't fret if you've always
dreamed of donning a billowy ball gown, however, as this traditional style
never goes out of style. The ball gown (Dolce Gabanna, Vera Wang) remains a favorite
in bridal style, with full skirts and small, snug bodices. Corset detail, with
the constructed cup or underwire, creates a piece with more foundation. The
skirt consists of see-through fabrics or sheer overlay. The Grecian dress (Manuel
Mota, Priscilla of Boston) creates chic and ethereal style. Dressed up or
dressed down, the strapless and one-shoulder dress works well. The natural
waist is emphasized with beaded belts and drapery and ruching for a more
casual-chic Grecian look are equally elegant.
If classic Hollywood
is your thing, and you like a bit of glamour in your dresses, then one that
harkens back to the 50s silver screen era would be perfect for you. These types
of dresses feature belted waistlines and hems that go all the way to the floor
and sometimes beyond. A few, though, go only down to knees, but have a sheer
layer of fabric overlaid to accentuate the legs and the hemline.
Not afraid to show a
little leg, today's brides are embracing the tea-length and mini shift dresses
that have become de rigueur in nearly every wedding dress designer's latest
collections. The trend makes sense for destination weddings calling for laid
back attire and brides opting to don a second dress for dancing the night away
at the reception.
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