Thursday, April 23, 2015

The 10 Best Wedding Looks for Spring 2016

The 10 Best Wedding Looks for Spring 2016:

There were many beautiful looks on show during Bridal Fashion Week, which wrapped up on Tuesday. Narrowing the list down to the 10 best was pretty much akin to picking the cutest Jolie-Pitt kid. Impossible. But it had to be done, so Fashionista joined forces with the authority on all things bridal, Brides, and its Executive Editor Lauren Iannotti to confront the challenge.

Scroll down for our selections.

An ivory scalloped lace trumpet gown from the Oscar de la Renta spring 2016 bridal collection.  Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
An ivory scalloped lace trumpet gown from the Oscar de la Renta spring 2016 bridal collection.  Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
In his first bridal collection as creative director of the eternally coveted brand, Peter Copping really shook things up. Um, actually just a little, and totally within the Oscar de la Renta paradigm. (Not throwing shade! We totally love the Oscar paradigm.) In my favorite from the show, he piled his trademark lace into a lean, Spanish-ish strapless masterpiece. — Lauren Iannotti

A look from the Hayley Paige spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Brides/Indigitalimages.com
A look from the Hayley Paige spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Brides/Indigitalimages.com
I love the ease and fun and All-Americanness in this Hayley Paige gown. I want to go to this wedding because the bride is going to dance with me but not look weird and constricted, and have a hard time even just doing that "Uptown Funk" dance. — Lauren Iannotti

A look from the Mira Zwillinger spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Mira Zwillinger
A look from the Mira Zwillinger spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Mira Zwillinger
Haven't heard of Mira Zwillinger? You will. She's coming up in the best way, surprising with each show but always sticking to her schtick: dreamy, romantic gowns with an edge. Case in point: The etching designs on the bodice and shoulders of this illusion gown are delicate from a distance (hello, ceremony), but kind of disco up close (yes, dance floor!). — Lauren Iannotti

A look from the Jenny Packham spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images
A look from the Jenny Packham spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images
I know Deco is oh-ver, but I can't let go and neither, apparently, can Jenny Packham. Since I happen to be built like a 14-year-old boy, I love that the beading pattern on this dazzler goes horizontal at the hips, and and vertical on the thighs, giving the appearance of lady-curves. (Also, it's just so darn pretty.) — Lauren Iannotti

A "rose garden"-printed dress from the Elizabeth Fillmore spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Brides/Indigitalimages.com
A "rose garden"-printed dress from the Elizabeth Fillmore spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Brides/Indigitalimages.com
This hits so many cool bridal trends right now: color, volume, leafy print, deep-V neckline, high-low hem. That it nails them all in one dress without seeming too-too is a testament to Elizabeth Fillmore's skill and restraint. Perfection. — Lauren Iannotti

A look from the Houghton Bride spring 2016 collection. Photo: Maria Valentina
A look from the Houghton Bride spring 2016 collection. Photo: Maria Valentina
Personally, I'm hoping that the pants-as-wedding-dress trend is here to stay and I love how Houghton Bride designer Katharine Polk worked traditional bridal details — ivory, a pretty bow, floaty chiffon, an A-line silhouette — into a midriff-baring baby doll top and wide-leg trousers silhouette. It's modern and (sorta) classic at the same time. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

A look from the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Greg Kessler
A look from the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Greg Kessler
For her spring 2016 collection, Monique Lhuillier brought a little red carpet glamour to her her "Alice in Wonderland"-inspired collection. The delicate beading and embellishments create enough sparkle without going over-the-top and the three-quarter sleeves counterbalance the possibly scandalous deep plunge in the front. Plus, the skirting is grand enough, but still allows for comfort and movement (and hopefully ease while visiting the ladies' room). — Fawnia Soo Hoo

A look from the Angel Sanchez spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Conrado Veliz
A look from the Angel Sanchez spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Conrado Veliz
My jaw seriously dropped when this Angel Sanchez dress hit the runway last week. I love how it's cool and modern — thanks to frost-like 3-D beading at the shoulders, the architectural handkerchief tulle layers, the geometric cut-outs at the side and back — but also soft and feminine. If I could get married again (to the same person, ahem), I'd totally wear this dress. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

A look from the Vera Wang spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Vera Wang
A look from the Vera Wang spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Vera Wang
This Vera Wang bandeau-top and feathered ballgown skirt set is quite possibly the most badass wedding look ever. Granted it takes some daring (and the right type of wedding) to pull off all-black and a bare midriff for your special day, but this whole look is breathtakingly gorgeous and sure to be unforgettable. Plus, you really could wear this wedding outfit again as a set or as separates — maybe even to someone else's wedding, Jenna Lyons-style. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

A look from the Lela Rose spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Lela Rose
A look from the Lela Rose spring 2016 bridal collection. Photo: Lela Rose
The shape of this Lela Rose gown is so clean and minimalist that you can't help but put all your attention on the exquisite corded lace work. And the bride wearing it, of course. — Fawnia Soo Hoo

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