Bridal Fashion: maximalist styles

Attention-grabbing and maximalist styles are making a comeback as brides step out of Covid's shadow and embrace the limelight.

 

 

 

True Bride   Coastal Bridal

 

 

From big shoulders and ruffles to puff everything ' especially sleeves ' volume is en vogue. Together with statement necks (pleated, deep-plunge and sweetheart) and backs (or hip-skimming backless numbers), an air of the theatrical is boosted by showstopping adornments such as maxi bows, XXL knots, plumage and all-over sparkle.

 

 

Pronovias   The Bridal Studio

 

Pair a frothy tulle or tiered skirt with a demure strapless bodice or high neck; pick a figure-skimming frock with a skirt split; or opt for over-the-top ruffles that fringe your gown from head-to-toe.

 

Willowby by Watters  St Ives Bridal Boutique


Pronovias   The Bridal Studio

Pronovias   The Bridal Studio

Then there's high vintage collars, oversized sleeves, trains replaced (or accompanied by) statement boleros and capes, and high-low hemlines ' they're all au courant features of this particularly head-turning type of high drama.

 

True Bride   Coastal Bridal

 

Main image Victoria Kay Coastal Bridal 

 

words Hannah May