Vogue Curates 28 Beach Wedding Dresses Emphasizing Fluid Fabrics and Ethereal Draping
Vogue has selected 28 beach wedding dresses perfect for ceremonies by the sea, emphasizing lightweight fabrics that dance in ocean breezes. The magazine discourages the use of ball gowns with heavy skirts, intricate materials, and thick textiles. Instead, it highlights preferred fabrics like silk, chiffon, crepe, and organza. The collection features a variety of styles, from slip dresses to full-length gowns, including Danielle Frankel's Noemi gown and Liberowe's tiered Nina maxi. Noteworthy designs include ethereal draping by Stella McCartney, Rachel Gilbert, and De La Vali, along with open-weave options like Colleen Allen's French lace maxi. The selection also showcases the Evangeline dress, Oscar de la Renta's off-the-shoulder gown, and Carolina Herrera's Guipure midi dress, catering to various levels of formality for beach celebrations.
Key facts
- Vogue published an edit of 28 beach wedding dresses for seaside ceremonies
- Ball gowns with rigid, voluminous skirts are discouraged for beach settings due to difficulty crossing sand
- Recommended fabrics include silk, chiffon, crepe, and organza for their movement and photogenic qualities
- Danielle Frankel's Noemi gown features a fluid slip silhouette suited to California clifftops and Caribbean coves
- Liberowe's tiered Nina maxi is designed for dancing in sea breezes
- Ethereal draping from Stella McCartney, Rachel Gilbert, and De La Vali is highlighted as fitting for coastal weddings
- Open-weave styles include Colleen Allen's French lace maxi and Dôen's crochet gown
- The edit spans barely-there slips to full-length gowns for varying formality levels
Entities
Artists
- Danielle Frankel
- Stella McCartney
- Rachel Gilbert
- Colleen Allen
- Oscar de la Renta
- Carolina Herrera
- Victoria Beckham
- Vivienne Westwood
- Proenza Schouler
Institutions
- Vogue
- Liberowe
- De La Vali
- Dôen
- Proenza Schouler
- Ulla Johnson
- La DoubleJ
- Simkhai
- Rosie Assoulin
- Dries Van Noten
- Staud
- Zimmermann
- Significant Other
- Gwyneth
- Una Esencia
- Mahon
- Favorite Daughter
- Emporio Sirenuse
Locations
- California
- United States
- Caribbean
- Maui
- Nantucket
Sources
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