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Trend Alert: Wedding Bows For Your Chic Bridal Look
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Do I put a bow on it? That is the question. And when you’re looking for something chic and magical to elevate your bridal vision, a gorgeous 3-D flourish just might be the answer. Keep reading for everything you need to know about wedding bows and personalized accessories!
Why Wear Bows?
Bows may be killing it on the bridal runways, but they’ve always been a playful and timeless element in wedding fashion. These chic embellishments add an unexpected touch of elegance, charm, and chic romance to a range of wedding dresses — and they’re especially versatile for accessories. Our latest collections feature stylish and creative ways to add a bow into your silhouette. Here are a few of our favorites…
- Back Bows: Large bows on the back of a wedding dress can create a dramatic and eye-catching effect — almost like a present. They add a touch of glamor and can turn a minimalist style into a statement silhouette.
- Waist or Sash Bows: Bows cinched at the waist or used as a sash help to define your silhouette and add a feminine and romantic flourish to the dress.
- Shoulder Bows: Bows on the shoulders or sleeves can create a soft and delicate look — particularly popular on wedding dresses with off-the-shoulder or cap sleeve designs.
- Neckline Bows: Bows at the neckline, especially high necklines, add a vintage and regal touch to a demure wedding gown.
- Train Bows: Bows attached to the train of the wedding dress infuse your look with grandeur and sophistication. This is often seen in more formal or traditional wedding gowns with cathedral-length trains.
- Subtle Bow Accents: Some brides may opt for smaller, more subtle bows as accents on the sleeves, bodice, or skirt. These bows add a delicate and charming touch without being too overpowering to your classic silhouette.
We’ve curated all these trends from our latest collections below!
Dainty Wedding Bow Dresses
First up, subtle bow flourishes on delicate, minimalist wedding gowns! Start with Newton by Maggie Sottero, a simple Mikado mermaid style with a lovely bow detail on the back. This style is effortlessly luxe and feminine — a charming and versatile design for virtually any wedding season or venue.
To play up Newton’s soft and timeless glamor, consider adding a whimsical bridal veil in layered tulle, pearl embellishments, or lace flourishes.
Another simple yet stunning wedding dress with a dainty bow detail is Moriah by Rebecca Ingram. We adore this long, graceful silhouette with clean lines and a sultry bodice… The belted bow adds the perfect touch of feminine charm.
Other features we’re loving:
- Soft, ethereal crepe for a slinky silhouette
- Sexy off-the-shoulder sleeves with a plunging neckline
- Figure-hugging seams to complement your waist, booty, and hips
For a dreamy cottage-core vibe, get inspired by the effortless details on Charlize by Maggie Sottero. From the exposed corsetry to the voluminous sleeve accessory with a delicate back tie, this wedding dress is soft, sexy, and chic from head to toe.
How to personalize Charlize when shopping:
- Opt to shorten or remove the train for a more casual look
- Add the detachable satin bishop sleeves, sold separately
- Add a long bridal veil, cape, or overskirt for extra drama and volume
Statement Bow Wedding Dresses
Is “dainty and delicate” not really your thing? How about a bold statement with an oversized bow or 3-D flourishes? We’ve curated three wedding dresses to strike your chic and couture sensibility…
Alera by Sottero and Midgley is a luxe satin ballgown that looks incredible for fall and winter weddings (especially in that sultry red colorway — ooh la la!). Add the oversized bow to the back closure for that extra dose of fabulous… It’s picture-perfect for a festive, one-of-a-kind style statement.
Another gorgeous bow option is Saratoga by Maggie Sottero, a satin wedding gown that’s a little vintage, a little Grecian, and 100% vibing with this season’s red carpet trends. We’re smitten with the asymmetrical bow detail at the shoulder… It’s an expected and eye-catching flourish that you’ll love in all your bridal portraits!
A few ways to personalize Saratoga:
- Opt to shorten the train
- Also available with no slit in the skirt
- Remove the bow if you’d like to change up your look between the ceremony and reception. (The bow also makes a beautiful keepsake after the wedding!)
If you love this Old Hollywood vibe, you might also be interested in Marilyn by Sottero and Midgley. This luxe satin silhouette features beautiful origami-like ruching in the bodice — a beautiful counterpoint to the statement bow accessory in the back.
This origami bow is detachable and sold separately. Please speak with your Authorized Retailer for details!
Sexy Wedding Bow Dresses
If you’re looking for something bold AND sexy, get inspired with these daring designs for a romantic and sultry wedding vibe…
Hilo by Maggie Sottero features an oversized bow in the back to accentuate the silhouette’s form-fitting lines. If you’re picturing something a bit more subtle but still love the drama, consider adding the detachable tiered train with soft bow-like structuring at the bustle.
Another sexy design we’re loving is Emerald by Rebecca Ingram, a simple yet ultra-chic crepe style with a cheeky bow detail in the back. Fall in love with all the pretty details:
- A form-fitting fit-and-flare silhouette in a lush crepe fabric
- Delicate lace and illusion details in the plunging back
- A beautiful scoop neckline with straps
- Option to shorten the train
- A beautiful canvas for dreamy accessories, e.g., a veil, overskirt, or cape
Soft tulle bows add a whimsical flourish to Morgan by Maggie Sottero, an all-over lace mermaid style with beautiful lines and illusion. It’s chic, feminine, super sexy, and versatile. What more could you love for your best day ever?
A few ways to make Morgan unique to your vision:
- Change the second layer of classic tulle to sparkle tulle
- Extend, shorten, or remove the train based on your preference
- Add covered buttons down the back for a vintage vibe
- Also available with a fully lined bodice
- Style with the chapel-length tulle veil embellished with lace motifs, sold separately
- Extra lace motif included for minor neckline alteration
Unique Wedding Dresses with Bows
Bows add a unique flourish to any bridal gown, but some are extra chic and fabulous for a totally one-of-a-kind wedding statement! One trend update we’re loving is Zoe by Rebecca Ingram, a sexy mini gown with a gorgeous bow train. Zoe is an unexpected pick for a casual celebration, elopement, or Second Look for your reception — and the illusion bow just makes it that much sweeter!
Another unique wedding gown with bow details is Brynn by Sottero and Midgley, a sophisticated take on “boho glamor” featuring shimmery embellishments and sexy keyhole details. A few ways to customize this gorgeous gown:
- Extend or remove the train through a special request
- Add covered buttons down the back
- Also available with a raised neckline and no bows
- Style with a matching wedding veil adorned in beaded lace motifs, sold separately
Simple Wedding Bow Dresses
Our next picks for wedding bows and gown trends? Simple and sophisticated styles with effortlessly romantic touches. First up, Hilo Marie by Maggie Sottero — a modern update to a timeless Hollywood silhouette, and the perfect silhouette for an oversized bow accessory (sold separately).
A few style highlights we love in Hilo Marie:
- Comprised of beautiful vintage-inspired satin
- Features an asymmetrically ruched bodice and strapless neckline
- The bow creates a lovely tiered effect on the train
For a chic and regal take on wedding bows, look to the princess details on Ophelia by Maggie Sottero. This satin wedding dress offers a full, lush, and ultra-feminine vibe that’s ideal for the statement bow in the back.
Satin is also beautiful in Margot by Rebecca Ingram, a tailored A-line featuring a luxe detachable bow accessory (sold separately). This look is simple, covetable, and ultra-refined for a variety of classic wedding vibes!
Modest Dresses
For a bit more coverage with tons of style, get inspired with our picks of modest wedding dresses featuring bow details. Two silhouettes we adore are Sue Leigh by Rebecca Ingram and Lupita by Sottero and Midgley — both with flowy fabrics and lovely bow details. If you’re shopping for a demure wedding look with a chic touch, voilá!
Romantic Wedding Bow Dresses
Looking for something extra sensual and sultry? We’ve chosen three soft and dreamy wedding dresses for your consideration… the Grecian-inspired Winnie by Rebecca Ingram, the boho-chic Connor by Sottero and Midgley, and the free-spirited Sutton by Sottero and Midgley. This trio of ultra-covetable wedding dresses feature our chic bow trend in soft, frothy, and ultra-romantic silhouettes. Perfection!
Ready to shop these bow wedding dresses IRL? Head to an Authorized Retailer near you!
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