Goodbye princely clothes? Welcome to the era of the sober bride

We immediately clarify that, for the wedding day, there is always room for dresses with spectacular aftermaths and a little (also a lot) of tulle. The reflection with which we want to deal, however, is this: The modern bride is decidedly more sober and much less princely than the past.

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Observing the latest celebrities you get married, we realized that we are witnessing a radical change. The new mood? Elegant but simpler. Future brides are now inspired by Charli XCX who said yes to the drummer George Daniel of the group The 1975 wearing a minidress with corset signed Vivienne Westwood, slingback White and veil, and then shows off Rave Party sunglasses. The pop star wore a wedding dress, but impertinent, without striving to be what it is not, for example a princess of a fairy tale. And that’s why he worked.

Charli XCX and his wedding dress from Brat Girl (even if he remembers another famous Wedding dress)

Charli XCX married his partner, the guitarist of the 1975 band George Daniel in London: for the occasion the singer gave a style lesson to all the Brat Girls to listen. His wedding dress, in fact, is the perfect model for impertinent girls. If you are, take note

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And it’s not the only one. Margaret Qualley For his wedding he chose ballerinas instead of heels, while Kristen Stewart wore a jacket and a miniskirt (almost) for everyday for his wedding with Dylan Meyer. Recently Chloë Moretz has exchanged love promises with Kate Harrison in pastel blue dress signed by Louis Vuitton with a linear silhouette with thin straps inspired by old Hollywood.

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The wedding are more and more casual. Starting with the bride’s dress

Skirts that are a triumph of tulle and veils with an interminable train, are synonyms of marriage still? Yes, but not only. The recent wedding of Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer make it clear that the brides also choose the way of casual. And if Yoko Ono in 1969, with socks and tennis shoes, was unconventionaltoday the relaxed wedding look has the same dignity as the princely one

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The annual report of Pinterest on the trends of marriages confirms that The gen z is at the top of the trendopting for chic but intimate and quiet weddings. A recent survey It shows that 29% of couples now choose smaller and more private ceremonies. There are many reasons behind this change, but the most obvious is the economic one. In 2025, with the cost of life in constant increase, many young people consider the less sumptuous alternatives equally valid to satisfying, reducing the lists of the guests and renouncing the luxury locations, Cutting then (but not too reluctantly) also on the budget for the dress.

Many couples of the Z generation are addressed In the 90s to find inspiration in fashion and style: From the simple underestimated clothes to the neutral palettes, the influence of this decade transmits a sense of cool and casual elegance that perfectly aligns with the most relaxed atmosphere that is taking foot to weddings today.

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Also in the TV series Summer in your eyes, Among the most followed of all time on Amazon Prime and worldwide success of the summer, the protagonist twentynne Belly chooses one for her wedding briefs Minimalist signed Victoria Beckham.

A scene from the summer in your eyes.

A scene from Summer in your eyes.

In short, this new wave of brides is abandoning tradition in favor of something essential and absolutely personal. Perhaps it is no coincidence that follows a cultural change towards comfort and simplicity, a direct evolution of Lockdown clothing that is now insinuating itself also in the ceremony looks. Women want to feel more comfortable and free and abandon the long and sumptuous dress in favor of more sober and portable models. Being faithful to one’s style, its values ​​and personality counts and, more and more often, they think about how the dress can have a life beyond the wedding day.

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Much of this change, in fact, concerns reuse: The wedding dress is no longer destined to aging in a wardrobe, but requires being used for other occasions. So the simplest is the wedding look, the more it is possible to customize it and re-industry. Very required, for this, too male suits, Particularly appreciated by the most mature brides and by those who marry for the second time.

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Vivienne Westwood spring-summer 2026.

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In short, today, Women do not feel the need to wear the ultra romantic dress A time so desired, and opt, instead, for something that is beautiful to see, both that day and over time. Whatever the age or phase of life is going through, For the modern bride the important thing is to be the best version of herself itself. Bye bye Massimo Sfarzo, welcome minimal effort. In the name of authenticity: we toast to this.

Source: Vanity Fair

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