As a bride-to-be, you deserve a wedding gown that highlights your unique style and shows off how drop-dead gorgeous you are. But trends evolve, so most brides seek the latest bridal dress designs, aiming to balance current fashions, timelessness, and personal style. As a premier bridal store, we get that researching and finding the perfect gown is overwhelming, so we’ve curated this comprehensive wedding style guide for you, featuring the most flattering and trendy bridal styles to inspire you in 2025.
What's in Style for Wedding
Dresses in 2025 and 2026?
1. Romantic Sleeves
From delicate lace cap sleeves (which daintily cover your shoulders!) to voluminous balloon sleeves (think Jack Sparrow or Elizabeth Turner), the latest wedding gown designs are embracing a wide variety of sleeve styles to evoke femininity and romance. There are all sorts of sleeve styles, but detached arm sleeves—worn independently on the arms without attaching to the dress—are a unique option that can be added to gowns that don’t come with them.
2. Modern Minimalism
3. Statement Backs
4. Vintage-Inspired Features
What is the most flattering wedding dress style?
- A-Line Dresses: A very classic choice, the A-line silhouette softly flares out from the waist down, creating an elegant shape that flatters almost every body type! Slit or no slit, lace or no lace, if it doesn’t cling to the hips or knees, it’s likely classified as an A-line.
- Fit-and-Flare/Mermaid Dresses: These designs hug the body, emphasizing curves beautifully before flaring at or below the knees. Fitted dresses are ideal for brides wanting a sophisticated, show-stopping look. Lots of brides ask if some fitted dresses have slits to make walking easier, and the truth is that it varies from dress to dress. The flare at the bottom of the skirt is usually more than enough to ensure mobility without the need for a slit.
- Ballgowns: Perfect for brides who want a more traditional or classical feel, ballgowns highlight the waist and offer drama through voluminous skirts, creating an enchanting fairy-tale moment. They don’t have to have a rounded shape, either! An especially wide or layered skirt is often considered a ballgown look, even if it’s straight enough to pass as a fuller A-line.
- A-Line Dresses: A very classic choice, the A-line silhouette softly flares out from the waist down, creating an elegant shape that flatters almost every body type! Slit or no slit, lace or no lace, if it doesn’t cling to the hips or knees, it’s likely classified as an A-line.
- Fit-and-Flare/Mermaid Dresses: These designs hug the body, emphasizing curves beautifully before flaring at or below the knees. Fitted dresses are ideal for brides wanting a sophisticated, show-stopping look. Lots of brides ask if some fitted dresses have slits to make walking easier, and the truth is that it varies from dress to dress. The flare at the bottom of the skirt is usually more than enough to ensure mobility without the need for a slit.
- Ballgowns: Perfect for brides who want a more traditional or classical feel, ballgowns highlight the waist and offer drama through voluminous skirts, creating an enchanting fairy-tale moment. They don’t have to have a rounded shape, either! An especially wide or layered skirt is often considered a ballgown look, even if it’s straight enough to pass as a fuller A-line.
Enhancing your Bridal Experience
Discovering your ideal wedding dress involves more than just style selection—it’s a journey filled with joy and excitement!
Gather your besties and indulge in an exclusive Private Shopping Experience designed to celebrate you! Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate after-hours appointment or a lively celebration with up to 15 guests, we have the perfect package to match your vision. Sip on bubbly, enjoy locally catered delights, and take home personalized #B3Bride swag—all while discovering the gown of your dreams with expert stylists by your side.
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A thoughtfully curated selection and professional bridal stylists make all the difference in your bridal shopping experience. Bon Bon Belle works overtime to ensure both your wedding gown and styling appointments make you feel gorgeous beyond compare.
Explore the best of bridal fashion with us, and let’s find your dream gown together!
