Wedding Dresses 2020

Best Wedding Guest Dresses for 2020

Wedding guest dressing is not the exact science. How do you choose the right outfit that feels stylish but comfortable, stylish while not trying, and special enough to face old friends you haven't seen in years, while not putting on the bride? What about all the different dress codes, places and even themes that we often have to adhere to? And wait: is he ever allowed to wear white?

Ah, the always perplexing question: what to wear to a wedding? We know, it's not easy to refrain from putting on the bride while looking like absolute fire. Our advice? Don't wear white (obvs), and don't leave it on until the last minute - or you risk spinning around in your dodgy old ball gown.

It's also worth thinking about longevity; you don't want a one-hit-wonder hanging in your wardrobe for the next decade. It's a waste of money, and not great for the environment either. So go be a sustainable sister by shopping for outfits you know you'll still wear. The good news is, today's fashion penchant for flowing midi dresses means you're bound to find a hero piece that will look just as good with strappy stilettos as it will with knee-high boots.

There are certain dresses that correspond to different types of weddings. For example, a strapless sequined dress would not be appropriate for a simple daytime outdoor wedding. And a light wrap dress would be too casual for a sophisticated evening reception.

The time of day and time of year will make all the difference in your dress choices. Evening and cold weather weddings mean heavier fabrics, darker tones or jewelry, and longer lengths. While light fabrics and bright or pastel colors translate better to daytime functions and warm weather seasons.

What makes a wedding gown appropriate for a wedding guest? It is capable of moving from traditions to celebrations, and is appropriate for the type of wedding you are attending. While there are a few traditional rules to follow - such as not wearing white or black - the rest is up to interpretation. It is best to check with the bride and groom, or someone else in the wedding party, if there is a dress code. These days there are fewer rules about "wedding guest dress etiquette". Even combinations have become appropriate for women's weddings.

Best Beach Wedding Dresses for 2020

For prospective brides planning seaside weddings, beach wedding dresses can easily feel too fussy when you go for the casual ease. Beach wedding dresses run the gamut from incredibly casual to supremely decorative, it's all about finding one that suits your personality and style of beach wedding. As a starting point, light silk, chiffon or lace are ideal fabrics to look for.

For the seaside bride in search of a complete gown, simpler, flowing shapes and figure-faltering cuts are best - the beach hardly feels like time for a bulky ball gown, diaphanous layers or a massive train. Loosely woven lace, relaxed embroidery, fuzzy steps and transparent panels give a simpler figure-faltering silhouette a beach look, but are elegant and eye-catching details for those who want more design. As long as your dress is flowing and breathable, it will look perfect against the crystal blue water on a sunny day.

Whether in cotton, crochet or chiffon swinging silk, a shorter hem feels innately relaxed and is certainly something you can easily wear again either on your honeymoon or for warm weather events such as brunches, birthdays and garden parties. Accents such as floral embellishments, lace trim or eye embroidery will make a dress feel easier to feel a more spectacular skosh for your wedding day. If you're looking for an elegant casual beach wedding dress, scroll through our edition in advance to find your perfect style.

The best beach wedding dresses are windy, beautiful and surprisingly easy to find. Whether your big day is in the Caribbean or Ibiza there will be sea, sand and sun to contend with, so you have every excuse to simply take the formality for a notch and opt for something more comfortable. Relaxed, bohemian looks and discreet hairstyles are much more appropriate in this situation.

Best Alternative Wedding Dresses 2020

Bold floral prints made an appearance in several 2020 wedding dress collections, adding a burst of color to the classically white catwalks of Bridal Fashion Week.

Classic bridal archetypes are also getting a makeover; the beach bride is a bit more gamey and sensual than bohemian, and the rustic bride has taken on a new polish, through our favourite trend It-girl, the fashion fairy nymph.

Calling all royal wedding fans: This wedding dress trend is due to you. If you're looking to make an entrance, consider opting for a classic ball gown, and we saw plenty of them in the 2020 wedding dress trends and collections. It is actually surprisingly versatile and works for most wedding styles.

Whether subtle and pastel, bold and oversized or in the form of textural, 3-D embroidery, this cool-girl way of making flowers adds whimsical visual interest to any wedding dress silhouette.

10 of the Latest Wedding Dress Trends for 2020 Brides

It's obvious we love Bridal Fashion Week, but we love recapping it even more. Our editors literally saw every wedding dress, and now we're looking back at the trends we couldn't avoid on the runways this season.

Brides planning a 2020 wedding will have their pick of trends. There were so many tried-and-true fashion choices on the runways this season, but a handful of new trends stood out to our editors. Backs are bigger than ever, feathers are literally everywhere, pockets are having a moment, and even butterflies made an appearance.

Every day when I'd to walk to school, I'd pass a bridal boutique on my route. The older I got, the longer I'd stare, nose practically pressed at against the window, taking in every detail of the gorgeous wedding dresses before me. My obsession with bridal gowns has only intensified in adulthood, and even though I tied the knot four years ago, I still find myself pouring over wedding atelier Instagram accounts, lapping up the lace, tulle and embellishment like an addict.

Much like fashion, wedding dress trends also come and go. Over the years, we've seen everything from Bardot necklines to ombré hems peak in popularity, only to quietly take a backseat when new silhouettes, textures and details come to the design forefront. So what's next? I'm glad you asked. Instead of looking into a crystal ball, I went straight to the source to decode the top wedding dress trends in 2020. And what I saw makes me want to get married all over again. So keep scrolling to see what 2020 has in store when it comes to wedding dress trends. Oh, and congratulations!

Looking for wedding dress inspo before you hit the bridal salons? Below, the 9 wedding dress trends 2020 brides need to know.

Wedding Dress Trends from Spring 2020

A good option for brides who have few curves and, in addition to showing off their legs, are looking to enhance their silhouette, is to choose dresses with some volume at the top and in the skirt and tight at the waist.

Crepe and lace usually convince designers to make their wedding dresses. However, for several months now, tulle has become the material of choice. One of the main reasons for this is that it can be used to create voluminous dresses without the risk of them becoming visually heavy. If it is also chosen for designs that rise several centimetres above the knees, a very interesting effect on the legs is achieved.

Within the designs made with layers and capes of tulle, the asymmetric options, longer at the back than at the front, seem to convince more and more women. One of the peculiarities of these models is that they combine the benefits of short dresses, since they allow to show off legs, and long ones with some tail, which stylize the figure of the woman wearing them.