2022 Bridal Trends Are Bringing the 80s Back By Erinkate Mitchell
The '80s are back, baby! Wedding publication, Bridal Fashion Week Online, predicts that we'll see a lot of puffy sleeves and bows on wedding dresses this year. But don't worry—they aren't our mothers' dresses. While 2022 trends are certainly borrowing from the 1980s, the dresses are upgraded, modernized, and elegant. Check out these eight trends that are making a comeback in 2022:
1. Statement sleeves Puffy sleeves are becoming popular again, but they're not what they used to be. While we can still look to Princess Diana for inspiration in this department, today’s puffy sleeves are a little more toned down. Instead of looking like giant marshmallows on brides’ shoulders, they’re often sheer and designed to hang off-theshoulder. Still, treat them as statement pieces on your big day. 2. Bows The '80s’ giant bows were admittedly a lot, but like the puffy sleeve, designed well, they can act as statement pieces. Big bows are once again being placed on the back of gowns, and smaller versions are being placed on sleeves, especially on off-the-shoulder gowns. They're a tiny homage to the '80s, without making people think, “the 80s called, and it wants its dress back.” 36
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