New York Fashion Week Looks That Give Major Bridal Inspiration

By Lauren Frankfort
February 16, 2017
Slaven Vlasic

Here's what we love from Fall 2017 New York Fashion Week.

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Neilson Barnard

Just because a runway presentation is dubbed ready-to-wear, doesn't mean it can't be used as major wedding-dress inspo! Which is exactly why the Fall 2017 New York Fashion Week runways are giving us all sorts of bridal vibes. From Marchesa's light-as-air silk stunners to a gorgeous jumpsuit and silver-embellished feather-adorned gown, there's plenty of looks to covet for your big day.

Alongside enviably stylish street wears, for the Fall 2017 runways, designers showed dresses that could easily translate to the aisle. Layers were a major component, with many creating tiered, asymmetrical skirts or peplums. Necklines, just like in bridal, were another glorious play on the runways: Deep V's, frilly high necks, and swoon-worthy off-the-shoulder necklines enhanced their gown's silhouette.

Some of the designers that we loved were bridal standbys, like Marchesa, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta and Naeem Khan, while others like Proenza Schouler, Rosie Assoulin and Brandon Maxwell, pleasantly surprised us with their wedding-worthy wears. Regardless, this array of stunning designs should prove one thing: Your wedding-day look is what you make it, and you can draw inspiration and find your gown anywhere!

Ready to get inspired? Read on for some seriously stunning dress inspiration!

Marchesa

Does Marchesa ever disappoint? The answer, as evidenced by this incredible ombré lace embroidered gown with a sheer neckline and skirt, is absolutely not.

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Brandon Maxwell

JP YIM

This pleat-sleeved sheath is giving off majorly powerful vibes. It's perfect for the modern bride who wants to make a strong style statement on her wedding day.

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Rosie Assoulin

Mike Coppola

Never one to shy away from the whimsical, Assoulin paired a somewhat retro silhouette with modern accoutrements (dried flowers and flora appliqués!).

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Oscar de la Renta

Peter White

We'd walk down the aisle in this tomorrow if we could. It's sweet, modern, and oh-so-chic!

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Proenza Schouler

JP YIM

The deepest of V's, illusion fabric, and a tiered skirt: This modern Proenza Schouler gown ticks off all of the trend boxes.

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Carolina Herrera

JP YIM

This Carolina Herrera dress is fit for a dreamy garden wedding thanks to its modern high neck with a sheer fabrication and tiered skirt.

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Prabal Gurung

Neilson Barnard

We love that this look mixes vintage classics—fabric buttons, a pintucked bow, and fitted bodice—with a modern tiered skirt for the perfect pairing.

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Pamella Roland

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From the feathers to the silver ombré embellishments, this gown is begging to be worn at a winter wonderland wedding.

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Cushnie et Ochs

Neilson Barnard

An asymmetrical peplum top and matching pants are just the right look for a city bride or chic rehearsal dinner.

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Naeem Khan

Neilson Barnard

Channel Beyoncé's goddess-like gold Grammys ensemble with this ornate embellished gown.

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