What's Not Trendy In The Bridal Fashion Sphere For 2024

Excessive over-the-top glamour: While casual yet stunning dresses remain popular, the focus is shifting towards sophistication. Brides now prefer elegant, classic designs over overly ornate garments with extra appliqués.

Extra Needle Work, Sequins, and Embroidery: Lace patterning and heavy workloads are no longer a trend. Brides today prefer simple designs on bridal gowns and are therefore opting for bare or simple embellishments.

Strapless Gowns: Though strapless gowns have long been popular, their demand is decreasing as brides now prefer fashionable and comfortable sleeve designs.

All-White Everything: The traditional white gown will always remain the bride's main choice, but the all-white concept seems to be threatened by brides who desire more uniqueness and vibrancy in their gowns.

Traditional ball gowns: The trend of strict ball gowns with large, stiff skirts is fading, as brides now prefer less restrictive gowns that allow for freer movement.

Ultra-modern, futuristic designs: Despite the relevance of today’s excessively futuristic wedding gowns with unconventional shapes and fabrics, brides prefer modern, non-traditional styles that still resemble traditional ones.

Floor-Length Only: Floor-length gowns have long been traditional, but brides are now exploring different lengths. The high-low trend is more fun and stylish, making a bold statement.

Conformist traditional gowns: Lack of individuality in conformist traditional gowns is declining. Today’s brides desire their dresses to be unique and as individualised as who they really are.

Standard Veils: Today, traditional veils are declining in popularity among brides, making way for unique alternatives like capes and capelets, which are becoming innovative choices in bridal accessories.

Inputs By: Pooja Choudhary, Founder, Lavanya The Label