With wedding season quickly upon us, it’s time to start planning for the big day. If you’re wondering what bridesmaid dresses 2021 summer has in store, then be sure to read on. Inspired by the latest catwalk fashions and high-street couture, we’ve handpicked the latest trends.
From pockets to rose sleeves, and lace to one-shoulder glamour here’s five bridesmaid dress 2021 trends.
Trumpet dress with tattoo effect
The ‘fit and flare style’ bridesmaid dress has been noticeably gracing catwalks this season. Pronovias, one of the famous designers in bridal fashion, has been at the forefront of this with its elegant trumpet ‘Atol’ style.
Popular for its flattering look, this knee-length dress features a ‘tattoo effect’ décolletage in transparent lace. This is the perfect look for elegant day-to-nightwear.
In keeping with the latest bridesmaid dress colors, this works well in ‘noir’ as well as ‘blush’ shades of pink – more on that later.
One-shoulder dresses
For all the glamourous feels, asymmetrical (one-shoulder) bridesmaid dresses are one of the big trends you’ll be seeing more of.
This elegant style gives a certain Hollywood feel to proceedings. JML Couture has been showcasing this in its current collection. For winter this includes floor-length one-shoulder gowns, however, the knee-length length will be more popular come the summer months.
Rose sleeve dresses
Bringing two big trends together, designer Halfpenny London combines pink bridesmaid dresses with loose rose sleeves, for a fresh modern look. Great for summertime soirees, this versatile sleeve looks stylish and sophisticated, balancing out knee-length dresses of all kinds. It’s also a popular choice for women who aren’t comfortable with showing too much flesh.
The soft pink blush color is very on-trend. This has been seen by all the major bridal designers and is the perfect feminine choice for such a special day.
Mix and Match Styles
As well as dress style, we’re starting to see a mix and match approach to bridesmaid dress colors. Where once it was all about conformity with bridesmaids dressed in the same style and color of the dress, today we’re seeing a break from this tradition.
For instance, Needle & Thread has a brand new collection that celebrates this mix and match approach. Their stunning ‘Midsummer Lace Dress’ is the perfect example of customizable elegance, available in three beautiful pastel colors to mix things up. This includes a cream floral dress with cornflour blue, a bold black dress, or a gentle lilac. To the knee and made from lace, it’s a sure hit for the warmer summer weather.
V-neck with pockets
Finally, for a totally modern take on bridesmaid dress fashion, a popular choice this summer is a fitted v-neck style dress, that teases while keeping elegant at the same time. In the past few years, we’ve seen pockets feature in bridal dresses, now we’re seeing this filter into bridesmaid dress design too. This brings practicality and fashion together, making it an all-around favorite for bridesmaids this summer.
This versatile look works with all colors, from pink bridesmaid dress tones to dark shades of navy and gunpowder black.
Style it out with strappy sandals and a metallic bag for a perfect finish.