Fashion & Beauty

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Laura Wilson

Posted on

16/07/2021

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Fashion & Beauty

Soooo, the week has rolled around again friends, and the fact that you have clicked into this post means you are still on the dream dress/ jumpsuit/ pantsuit hunt and we, as always, are here for it… and you! We might even go one step further and say welcome to the fun part of the planning stage. Worth noting, we think it’s all pretty fun, but seeing as we work in the bridal industry, that might be seen as a little bias. You know what we mean though – that specific stage where everything has a newly engaged sparkle to it. And hey, this post could also be the end of the road, and you’ve still got options that you can simply add to cart, so here goes.

Simply put, we’ve based this round-up on the season/ weather/ vibes that we’re in the thick of right now and that’s Wintery bridal looks (for the cool, Hello May bride, of course). But don’t go thinking ‘Winter’ bridal looks have to be all long-sleeved, or Wintery at all, really. Think outside the box by adding detachable sleeves to your dream gown (Hera Couture have dropped a range of sleeves alone), adding glamorous gloves (check out Esty Style from one of our go-to’s, Love Marie Bridal Boutique), layering your usual look with a sheer blouse (Lilia Cass, you are the master), or even treating yourself to pretty little sleeves but paired with boots rather than heels (looking at you Karen Willis Holmes, Carte Blanche Bride, Maria Fekih from Mrs Fray and Forever Soles). While we’re at it, yes those boots are pink lace-ups and yes, totally bridal appropriate – not that you need anyone’s permission.

There’s also the bridal suit – but with a little bit of badass to it – layered over a crop and covered in lush lace from those clever cats over at L’eto Bridal, and the blouse and wide-leg look from the beautiful Jessica Couture. There’s a bunch of long sleeves (but not at all basic) from the effortlessly cool Bo & Luca and Lola Varma to the easy to wear Kellylin Couture and super sophisticated Luci Di Bella (both also found in one of our fave Sydney boutiques, Hope X Page). And if you’re after sexy, stylish and slightly daring, Rime Arodaky may be the brand for you – exclusively stocked at Sphere Bridal Gallery in Sydney or Anna Kara, exclusively at The Bride Lab in SA.

Oh and let’s not forget the (admittedly not groundbreaking) idea of adding a jacket, of course, but ensuring they are suited to the cool and unique is our thing, so don’t miss the faux fur you’ll find from our friends over at Grace Loves Lace, a sheer number (embroidered with ‘Wifey,’ no less) and even a waistcoat with cutouts (above, thanks to those talented peeps at Daisy by Katie Yeung). If you’re feeling a little more demure don’t miss Georgia Young Couture’s Coco jacket that could easily be part of a dress or layered over the top. Phew! It is jam-packed, no?

Now go on, settle in and get scrolling. And when you’re done, head to a few other recent features here, and here for wedding dress inspo on actual tap. You. Are. Welcome.