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The elegance of simple wedding dresses can match, and at times even exceed, that of those most intricate and embellished bridal gowns. Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and pared-back details result in restrained glamour—which is exactly what a minimalist bride is looking for. There’s something about an easy, ever-so effortless look and the feeling that comes with wearing an uncomplicated yet utterly sophisticated dress. It’s why it’s such an enduring style; one need only consider the recent renewed fervor around a certain Narciso Rodriguez-designed wedding dress for proof of its eternality.
Thanks to the reemergence of minimalism (due in small part, we’re sure, to the aforementioned fascination with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s style), there is now a sea of choice available. Simple wedding dresses that we love come in all materials and shapes—think, lustrous silk floor-grazing silhouettes that drape languidly over the body; spotlight-stealing black-tie gowns that are utterly romantic; shoulder-baring sculptural midis and maxis. Fabric and fit take center stage here, so it is of utmost importance that the tissue is flawless and the tailoring is perfect. The exclusion of frill makes these unfussy bridal gowns ideal for accessorizing with a piece of special jewelry or a statement veil.
The aesthetic of a minimalist wedding dress will likely withstand the test of time; the hope is, when you review the photographs of your nuptials in years to come, the dress will still be as relevant as it was when you tried it on. Scroll down to shop our edit of perfectly minimal wedding dresses.
