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.

 

Pronovias   The Bridal Studio

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.

 

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