2015 Bridal Market Trend Recap- Short Dresses

Happy Hump Day everyone! On this Wednesday, only a week after Bridal Market came to a close, we at Belle of the Ball are still pining after all the gorgeous fashion that was on display in New York. We started the week of with Textural Appliques, and yesterday we featured Crops. Today we focus on the flirtiest style from the runway... Short Dresses! It seemed as if they were everywhere and as each mini dress came down, we couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and whimsy! Perfect for Spring, these dresses will put a smile on your face and just might make you feel like skipping your way down the aisle!

Short Dresses

Pamella Roland

2-in-1 (the over skirt comes off for a fresh look at the reception!)

Anne Barge

Angel Sanchez

Gatsby Glam!

Naeem Khan (three above)

Houghton

Monique Lhuillier

Marchesa

Temperley London

Oleg Cassini

Oscar de la Renta

2015 Bridal Market Trend Recap- Separates

For the second part of our five part series recapping trends from Fall 2015 Bridal Market we review the designers bold choice to Crop. We saw several variations of the crop top as well as a handful of separates that are definitely all a break from the traditional white gown. You'll see a few that even bear a striking resemblance to this beautiful bride on her wedding day just this past summer! Some are a little more casual and could fit any wedding setting from a court house to a beach to a backyard while others are perfect for that glamorous black tie affair.

Check out our top picks!!

Separates & Crop Tops

Reem Acra (three above)

Monique Lhuillier 

Pronovias

Theia White (both above)


Honor for Stone Fox Bride



"The Olivia Palermo Effect"



Houghton (three above)

Stepping away from the dress concept completely, these next three are certainly a true break from tradition!

(There's something very T. Swift about this one)

Delphine Manivet

"Comfy Chic"

Rivini

For the bride that just doesn't want to wear a dress

Naeem Khan 

Next up... Short Dresses!

Fall 2015 Bridal Market Trend Watch

We think it's safe to say that this year's Bridal Market knocked it out of the park. So many stunning dresses that we just can't wait to see our brides in next year! Over the next week or so we will be recapping our favorite dresses from the top trends we spotted this year. We might even throw in a "Best in Show" every once in a while so stay tuned!

The trends that caught our eyes were Separates, Color & Pattern, Textural Appliques, Short Dresses and a turn towards Sleeves. All extremely impactful design elements that will make you stand out in a sea of white satin!

We start with what we think was the most noticeable trend... nearly EVERY designer incorporated it into their lines.

Textural Appliques

It seemed this year the everyone wanted their gowns to have a touch more depth and intricacy and with this 3D element, the gowns seem to literally jump off the screen! Everyone from Oscar to relative newcomer Naeem embraced this design and elevated wedding gowns to a whole other level.

Check out what we mean below!

Oscar de la Renta

Carolina Herrera (both above)

Lela Rose

Badgley Mischka

Honor for Stone Fox Bride

Angel Sanchez

Naeem Khan

 

Temperley London (both above)

Monique Lhuillier (both above)

Check back later this week to see the next trend... Crops & Separates!

xoxo The Belles

Fashion Week - Bridal Designers Recap

Another fashion week come and gone so quickly, and here at Belle we can't stop reminiscing on some gorgeous fashion finds. Since wedding dresses really are (and forever will be) our favorites, we had to take a peek at our favorite wedding designer's RTW line. Can't wait to see how these designs inspire their next wedding line! These all could double as a glamorous reception dress, a fancy engagement party dress, or rehearsal dress. We love them all:

Badgley Mischka - The gold is gorgeous! Reminds us of one of our trends we found from Wedding Fashion Week!

Jenny Packham - Jenny Packham always has the most perfectly vintage glam dresses! Love the shimmer and creamy white mix. Gatsby-theme party anyone?

Kaufmanfranco - That white dress with the peak-a-boo feature is amazing! Love this for a honeymoon dinner dress.

 
Lela Rose - All of these are amazing! A little bit different than her usual ultra-prep look. The floral print dress is such a fun beach wedding look.

 
Marchesa - Is there anything more glam than a Marchesa frock? Always something unique from their line!

 

Monique Lhuillier - Monique can do no wrong. How she continually comes up with different designs, yet stays true to her line is fashion-genius. That short party dress is show-stopping! What bride wouldn't want to party in that?!

 
Naeem Khan - A recent addition to the bridal game, these designs are perfect for the bride that wants something a little different. That liquid gold dress is stunning.

Wonder if we will see any celebs in these come Oscar time?!