A simple wedding dress is an ideal choice for brides who value practicality and minimalism, do not like excessive solemnity and want to look noble and natural! At first glance, it may seem that by choosing a simple dress for a wedding, you will create a boring image. But this is absolutely not true. A truly bright and confident woman does not need unnecessary accents, because the main accent is herself!
Wedding dresses of simple styles can increasingly be seen at the shows of famous designers. More and more actresses, models, show business stars and even representatives of royal families are relying on simplicity and elegance.
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An airy wedding dress occupies a special niche in the world of wedding fashion. To achieve a similar effect, fashion designers combine many tricks and special techniques, for example:
- use appropriate “summer” fabrics;
- choose flowing, smooth silhouettes that emphasize feminine fragility and natural beauty;
- they refuse “heavy” decor: large stones, an abundance of rhinestones, dark or excessively contrasting colors on individual elements of the wedding dress.
In the summer, light wedding dress models will fit perfectly into stylistic scenarios: a retro party in a colonnade in the middle of a rose garden, a touching ceremony near the surface of the water, a wedding in the best traditions of the Hawaiian Islands or Greek style. The bride can choose from a variety of fabrics, colors and textures. But the main task of such dresses is to attract attention not to the complexity of the cut or the splendor of the fabric, but to create an elegant frame for the beauty of the newlywed.
Modest celebrity outfits
There is no need to worry if you cannot purchase a rich dress for a special day. Even celebrities, despite their financial situation, sometimes choose a modest wedding dress for registration. For example, Audrey Hepburn preferred a simple trapeze-shaped dress to luxurious outfits. Actress Mia Farrow wore a white dress with a jacket to her wedding. Cindy Crawford's wedding outfit, similar to a beach one, was particularly simple. Keira Knightley's outfit wasn't particularly luxurious either. She chose a fairly simple white dress with a full skirt and a jacket.
Therefore, you should not be upset that a girl cannot afford an expensive outfit for the main day of her life. It is enough to choose a dress that suits your figure, a color that reflects its essence, and beautiful, discreet jewelry.
How to choose a dress
5 important steps that will allow you to choose “that” princess outfit:
- Decide which style is close to you - classic, vintage or boho.
- Choose the right fabric, taking into account the seasonality of the event and the main qualities.
- Pay special attention to the color scheme of the wedding attire. Properly selected tones and shades are in perfect harmony with the bride’s color type and emphasize the advantages of her appearance.
- Think carefully about the style of your outfit. For a summer ceremony, open models are certainly preferable. When choosing a certain cut of a light dress, the guide should be based on the features of the bride’s figure; the right style can bring the necessary balance and harmony, hiding flaws and emphasizing the charms of her appearance.
- Don't forget the importance of comfort. When preparing for a summer wedding ceremony, light wedding dresses will be the best choice. In this model, the bride will be able to feel free and comfortable, receiving exclusively positive emotions from the holiday.
Don't overdo it with decorations
The times when it was believed that “there is no such thing as too much beauty” are becoming a thing of the past. Current wedding fashion gives preference to purity of shades and simplicity of lines. The most stylish accessories follow this trend. Iridescent necklaces have replaced graceful pendants; large earrings do not compete with massive bracelets. A string of pearls is preferable to sets of rhinestones and chains.
Photo of a dress for a summer wedding
Gold ring with pearls, Primaexclusive; gold bracelet with pearls, Monakhova (prices via links)
No, of course, no one has canceled luxurious embroidery, jewelry appliqués made of cord and beads, chiffon flowers and much more. But in everything you need to know when to stop. After all, a wedding dress should evoke admiration, not an ironic smile.
Shapes and styles
It’s not just the fabrics or special color tones that make a wedding look light. It will also be important to focus on the style of the dress. Vertical or diagonally placed elements can emphasize the feeling of lightness - some models of wedding dresses have a translucent cape or scarf attached to the shoulder, a skirt with gradations along its entire length, diagonal flounces or graceful “wings”.
We choose the appropriate style from the six most popular options:
- Flowing dress in Greek style. This cut gives a slim figure and creates a feeling of weightlessness.
- Short wedding dresses. You can choose either a straight dress, a simple one, the cut of which is emphasized by the delicacy of lace or bright contrasting elements, or a model with a trapezoidal, flared skirt. There are options with bare shoulders or figured straps, with small “lanterns” or three-quarter sleeves made of flowing chiffon.
- If you want not to deviate too much from the classic canons, you should opt for a long wedding dress. The laconic cut of the skirt in this model is successfully played out with the help of original necklines, corsets, deep necklines or lace elements on the back.
- A bride dressed in boho style will stand out among other newlyweds. Fragile and sophisticated, charismatic and mysterious - this model fits perfectly into the concept of light wedding dresses.
- A bold option is hemlines of different lengths: in front it is usually mini, and in the back there is a train that reaches the tips of the stiletto heels. Trendy outfit for a summer wedding.
- Transformable fish style. The skirt in this outfit is removable and can be easily unfastened from the base. A similar idea is often used during the newlyweds’ first dance, when with a smooth movement of the hand the elegant “mermaid” turns into a spectacular mini with a straight silhouette.
Suitable material and decor options
Simple dresses are made from light fabrics to avoid excessive pomp. Decorations are practically excluded, everything should be laconic in style, but you can experiment with the color scheme. Fabric options:
- Chiffon has amazing airiness and lightness. The material drapes well, holds its shape, and does not hinder movement.
- Lace sets the tone for the entire outfit, looks luxurious, rich, harmonizes with different fabrics, and is particularly elegant.
- Satin is a shiny material, shimmers delightfully in the light, has a rich structure, and is suitable for ceremonies at any time of the year.
- Guipure – distinguished by beautiful openwork patterns, softly fits the figure. Often used to decorate wedding dresses.
- Silk is a fabric with a pleasant sheen that is elegant and ideal for celebrations.
Designers sew collections from satin, which emphasizes the waist without a corset, spectacular organza, and elegant tulle. To decorate wedding models, lace, hand embroidery, delicate mesh, and guipure inserts are used. Floral decor looks very attractive in outfits.
If the wedding is planned in the summer or spring, preference is given to low-cut, airy models. For autumn weather, choose styles with floor-length sleeves or with an asymmetrical cut of the skirt, complementing the outfit with a cape, cape or bolero. For winter ceremonies, dresses are made from crepe, satin, and brocade, emphasizing the style with fur trims, fluffy robes, and elegant muffs.
Textile
Modern fashion never tires of experimenting, including with materials for wedding dresses: noble silk, glossy satin, delicate lace, chic guipure.
For the summer season, it is worth choosing a natural, “breathable” fabric that does not create discomfort for the bride. Chiffon, crepe, muslin, organza, veil, muslin, taffeta, silk. The flowing material creates an airy effect. Satin is used to sew tight-fitting parts - it is able to hold the desired shape and create an unusual contrast with “weightless” elements.
Regardless of the fabric chosen, the bodice of the outfit can be decorated with noble lace, floral drapery, and embroidered with crystals.
Light summer wedding dress
We all associate summer with the sun, warmth, an abundance of flowers, and the fun holidays that everyone had in childhood. With the arrival of warm days, we carefully put away the much-needed, but rather tired sweaters, trousers, and stoles in subdued tones in the closet until the next cold snap and happily change into weightless T-shirts and sundresses in the purest colors. A light summer wedding dress should be the same – soaring and dazzling, no matter which of the festive shades is chosen for it.
Photo of a dress for a summer wedding
The most popular is still white . The interest in him is understandable. Firstly, such an outfit, even on a subconscious level, is associated with a wonderful tradition that unites loving hearts. And what girl doesn’t dream of meeting her soul mate? Secondly, the most positive stereotypes are associated with it, evoking joyful emotions - cleanliness, peace, openness, space, triumph. And finally, it's just beautiful.
But white is not as simple as it seems. Snow-white and boiling white, milky, pearl, platinum, marble, shimmering with a blue or lilac glow. It's all about him. Each girl can find her “own” tone for a wedding dress in accordance with her own color type.
Photo of a bride in a light summer wedding dress
Any “wedding” decoration looks great on white : pearls, lace, feathers, sewing, but rhinestones are especially good, as they give the fabric some of their shine. There are plenty of reasons to choose it, which is confirmed by the prevalence of white in wedding fashion.
However, today, not only on the catwalks, but also in wedding palaces, newlyweds are often seen dressed in “alternative” colors. The most trendy of them are shades of ivory: multi-bleached beige, ecru, peach, coffee with milk, up to warm pearl gray. This is not even a shade, but only a hint of it, which “highlights” the bride’s appearance with soft warmth and tenderness.
Wedding dresses made from coupon printed fabrics with floral patterns in pastel colors also look great.
As for textures, natural and “breathable” ones are most suitable for the summer wedding season, so as not to create discomfort for the young newlywed on the most joyful day. Most often, summer wedding dresses are made from chiffon, natural lace and silk, crepe, organza, and muslin. For tight-fitting details, a dense satin is used that can “hold” its shape and create the desired contrast with the “airy” details.
Short summer wedding dress made of satin
Shoes and accessories
For the summer season, it is worth paying attention to wedding shoes:
- Sandals. A current option for weddings in any style. They can be as open as possible or with a closed heel, consisting of numerous intertwined strips of leather or fabric, decorated with sequins and rhinestones, with heels or platforms.
- Sandals. An elegant pair of such shoes will be the optimal solution for a beach celebration.
- High heel shoes. They go harmoniously with short and asymmetrical wedding dresses.
It is not recommended to choose heavy, voluminous accessories for a light dress; exquisite, modest jewelry is optimal for a summer ceremony. Neat earrings, a string of pearls on the neck, an original narrow bracelet, a handmade hairpin are an excellent option.
Wedding dress styles
In 2022, the current styles of wedding dresses are:
- Greek. A dress in the Greek style emphasizes the bride’s figure, adding splendor to the look.
7 Feb 2022 at 11:31 PST
- Empire style It is characterized by a high waist under the bust, which is emphasized by a belt or satin ribbon.
- A-silhouette. It is considered a universal option. Slender girls emphasize their thin waist, while plump girls hide their curvy hips and belly.
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Features of finishing elements of wedding dresses
Embroidery has increasingly become prevalent in wedding dresses. Hand embroidery is especially appreciated. Usually the dress is designed in the corset area. Handmade decoration further decorates the bride and creates an original image.
Society believes that a wedding dress should be open. Designers challenged public opinion and created styles of dresses with long sleeves made of silk or lace, emphasizing the beauty and fragility of the hands. These sleeves look perfect on summer dresses.
Fashion designers also did not ignore the exquisite curly train, which makes the bride feel like a princess.
The combination of different materials gives the dress individuality. For example, when combining lace fabric and thick silk, a unique and elegant look is created.
Hair and makeup
Maximum naturalness in the bride’s appearance will never lose its relevance, so make-up in nude tones will add lightness and weightlessness to the image. Refuse heavy lipsticks and bright eye shadows, a thick layer of foundation: in the summer it is difficult to maintain makeup until the end of the wedding ceremony.
It is recommended to do a hairstyle that matches the dress - light, devoid of lush backcombing, shine of varnish and complex curls. Flirty curls, a Greek or French braid, an oriental ponytail, low or high, carelessly “constructed” buns will add tenderness and playfulness to the bride - everything that will look airy, elegant, stylish and will not weigh down the image.
