I’m less than two months out from my wedding day, and my to-do list is, unsurprisingly, long. The notion of a stressed-out bride is like florals for spring: hardly groundbreaking. But it’s not quarrelling relatives or fussy vendors testing my sanity; it’s a lack of unique bridal wear.
When your sartorial happy space is a minimalist black mini dress, everything white and statement-making just feels…performative. Then, there’s the matter of everything looking the same.
I’ve spent months hunting for pieces I haven’t already seen everywhere that feel bridal without screeching ‘bride’ and I can safely say it hasn’t been easy.
After scrolling until I’m cross-eyed, it’s clear anything bridal-adjacent tends to lean toward sequins, corsetry or lace – sometimes you’ll hit the trifecta. So, how do you do bridal without feeling like a walking fashion cliché?
I’m not sure I have the answer, but I do have a seriously large Instagram saves folder of genuinely cool bridal pieces, if not I, then some bride-to-be needs to wear.
This sculptural hem maxi dress is devastatingly chic and understated for my fellow minimalists, while this beaded crop is made for a statement bachelorette look; I’m begging to see it layered in a creative manner.
I came across this deep V fringe halter on Instagram, and it’s had me in a chokehold ever since. Paired with hot pants instead of your typical mini skirt feels overwhelmingly cool.
The deep racerback trend also has me hooked on this top for a more casual affair (bonus points, again, for the matching shorts). If you are looking for a corset, the sleek, sharp finish of this top from fanciblub is the most elevated style I’ve found.
And no outfit is complete without the right accessories, starting with this insane pearl earstack and these unique IZIE heels. Shop an edit of favourite pieces below.
DEME BY GABRIELLA
Storkie Top
IZIE
Arno Heel
AELIA
The Dolly Tassel Bag
HAND OVER
Jeremiah Dress
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