At first we were dismayed, then we were intrigued, and now, we're in love.
Yes, the crop top wedding dress trend is here to stay, and while we admit it was a bit of a grower, we couldn't be more excited about the prospect of bare midriff brides.
Crop tops might be incredibly cool. But they can also be pretty classy. If you wear them right.
Dress, Hayley Paige, Photo via The Knot
With the rise in popularity of bridal separates, billowy skirts, sexy corsets, and soft cardis are all being mixed and matched for a bespoke wedding day look. As are crop tops.
No longer simply to be paired with some 90s denims and a plaid shirt, teaming something as casual as a crop top with a dramatic ballgown skirt is a bridal style statement with major wow factor.
A great style for showing off a slim waist, this is a versatile look for adding curves to athletic silhouettes, accentuating hourglass shapes, and elongating petite figures.
Follow these rules for an elegant twist on the trend:
- Keep your bare midsection to a minimum with just discreet flash of skin.
- Opt for a looser crop top to avoid looking like you're wearing a sports bra.
- Take advantage of more delicate fabrics and features like lace and scalloping.
- Wear a high waisted skirt, you want to bare your narrowest section, not your hips or bellybutton.
- If you're nervous about baring skin, opt for a sheer midriff panel instead.
- Keep it classy with a high neckline.
Be inspired with some of our favourite crop top wedding dresses this season…
Dress, Elizabeth Stuart, Photo via The Knot
Dress, Theia Couture, Photo via NY Mag
Dress, Dior Couture
Dress, Rime Arodaky
Dress by Houghton Bride
Dress by Houghton Bride
Dress by Houghton Bride
Dress by Houghton Bride
Dress by Daughters of Simone
Dress by Anya Fleet Brides
Dress by Grace Loves Lace
Dress by Grace Loves Lace
So let us know what you think? Would you dare to bare on your big day, with a crop top wedding dress?
For more chic wedding dress inspiration, check out Designer Collections + our Wedding Dress Pinterest board.
