Popsugar Fashion Weddings 9 Wedding Dress Trends For 2022 Brides Everywhere 9 Wedding Dress Trends Picking Up Steam For the 2022 Bride 14 October 2021 by Sarah Wasilak Image Source: Ines by Ines Di Santo If you're a 2022 bride, there's a good chance you've also been a 2021 bride at some point, but ultimately decided to postpone your wedding due to the pandemic. While that can be frustrating, the extended time you now have to plan your special day also allows you to reconsider your approach to dressing for the moment. Or perhaps you got engaged during quarantine and your wedding is the light at the end of the tunnel; an adventure you can't wait to approach with optimism — in a standout dress exploding with tiers that represents all the style you've been holding in. Designers have planned accordingly, slowly rolling out well-rounded collections that speak to every type of personality and wedding destination. Perhaps the city hall bride will choose a tea length number from Halfpenny London or Anne Barge. The playful bride may fall in love with the daisy and sunflower appliqués from Markarian or Viktor & Rolf. The woman who knows just what silhouette she likes may be attracted to cap sleeves, something backless, or corsetry. And the new bohemian could choose a relaxed, boudoir inspired look, or something more intricate with a capelet and floral crown. Ahead, explore every prominent fashion trend from the 2022 bridal collections. Backless Image Source: Oscar de la Renta It matters not how much fabric you have gathered at the front — or whether you've chosen a minidress or long gown for your special day — but rather the unexpected cutout that reveals your bare back from behind. For those who prefer high necklines and sleeves, think of this as your subtle way of incorporating sex appeal (not that you don't have other options). Oscar de la Renta spring 2022 1 / 98 Backless Image Source: Courtesy of Sophie et Voilà Sophie et Voilà Icon autumn 2022 2 / 98 Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden Viktor&Rolf autumn 2022 3 / 98 Backless Image Source: Courtesy of Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf spring 2022 4 / 98 Backless Image Source: Rita Vinieris Rivini by Rita Vinieris spring 2022 5 / 98 Backless Image Source: Ines Di Santo Ines Di Santo spring 2022 6 / 98 Backless Image Source: Rita Vinieris Alyne by Rita Vinieris spring 2022 7 / 98 Backless Image Source: Verdin Bridal Verdin Bridal New York spring 2022 8 / 98 Backless Image Source: Lihi Hod Lihi Hod Couture spring 2022 9 / 98 Backless Image Source: Courtesy of Grace Loves Lace Grace Loves Lace Coco Loco 2022 10 / 98 Backless Image Source: Gracy Accad Gracy Accad spring 2022 11 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden Short, poufy sleeves are for the romantic bride who knows how to flatter her figure and has historically reached for dresses in similar silhouettes, all to accept an outpouring of compliments. These supersized cap sleeves, or what we're calling "cream puffs," provide a very particular polished look and lend a sort of super woman power. She knows what she wants. Viktor&Rolf autumn 2022 12 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Markarian Markarian spring 2022 13 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Lihi Hod Lihi Hod Couture spring 2022 14 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Galia Lahav Galia Lahav Bridal Couture 2022 15 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace Halfpenny London Collection 3 2022 16 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Rebecca Vallance Rebecca Vallance spring 2022 17 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Courtesy of Watters WTOO by Watters Collection 2022 18 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Courtesy of Watters Watters Collection 2022 19 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Courtesy of Romona Keveža Legends Romona Keveža autumn 2022 20 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Courtesy of Sassi Holford Sassi Holford Love Conquers All 2022 Collection 21 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Lazaro / Steve Vaccariello Lazaro spring 2022 22 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Courtesy of Blush by Francesca Avila Blush by Francesca Avila spring 2022 23 / 98 Cream Puff Sleeve Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection 24 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Halfpenny London Capelets provide additional fabric to add dimension to your look and potentially provide warmth while adding princess-like attitude. Whether the capelet is sewn onto your dress or detachable, think of the option as another way to make your wedding dress stand out or feel different. Halfpenny London spring 2022 25 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Courtesy of Amsale Amsale fall 2022 26 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace Halfpenny London Collection 3 2022 27 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla Peter Langner spring 2022 28 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Courtesy of Charlie Brear Charlie Brear Liberty of Love 2022 29 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Anne Barge Anne Barge spring 2022 30 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Marchesa Marchesa Couture spring 2022 31 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Markarian Markarian spring 2022 32 / 98 Capelets Image Source: Rebecca Vallance Rebecca Vallance spring 2022 33 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Anne Barge Corsetry is another style that is particular to a certain aesthetic and not far off from the Bridgerton-inspired gowns you'll start to see due to the rise of regencycore. Many bridal designers are incorporating them into wedding dresses with a V-split at the chest or a sweetheart neckline with well-defined piping. Anne Barge spring 2022 34 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Courtesy of Kim Kassas Couture Kim Kassas Couture Siren Call fall 2022 35 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton Houghton Season 1 36 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Courtesy of Lihi Hod Dreams by Lihi Hod fall 2022 37 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla Peter Langner spring 2022 38 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022 39 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Justin Alexander Justin Alexander Signature spring 2022 40 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Galia Lahav Galia Lahav Bridal Couture 2022 41 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Gracy Accad Gracy Accad spring 2022 42 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Verdin Bridal Verdin Bridal New York spring 2022 43 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta spring 2022 44 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Rita Vinieris Alyne by Rita Vinieris spring 2022 45 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Halfpenny London Halfpenny London spring 2022 46 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Marchesa Marchesa Notte spring 2022 47 / 98 Corsets Image Source: Rebecca Vallance Rebecca Vallance spring 2022 48 / 98 Halters Image Source: Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace The halter looks as elegant as ever from the front, but provides a sporty touch to the back of the dress, giving brides more room to bare their shoulders and less fabric for those who love to raise their arms and dance. Halfpenny London Collection 3 49 / 98 Halters Image Source: Courtesy of Dany Tabet Dany Tabet Empress Collection 2022 50 / 98 Halters Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla Peter Langner spring 2022 51 / 98 Halters Image Source: Courtesy of Watters WTOO by Watters Collection 2022 52 / 98 Halters Image Source: PatBO / Roman Varlamov PatBO fall 2022 53 / 98 Halters Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez Nadia Manjarrez Studio Bridal Debut Collection 54 / 98 Halters Image Source: Courtesy of Theia Theia fall 2022 55 / 98 Halters Image Source: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo Ines Di Santo fall 2022 56 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Viktor&Rolf Forever a playful and youthful touch, daisy, sunflower, anemone, and orchid appliqués bring this bridal season newfound happiness and light. They're a symbolic offering or a promise on your own wedding dress to stay optimistic and look toward the future while acknowledging the past. Viktor&Rolf spring 2022 57 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Markarian Markarian spring 2022 58 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Courtesy of Watters WTOO by Watters Collection 2022 59 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo Ines Di Santo fall 2022 60 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden Viktor&Rolf fall 2022 61 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton Houghton Season 1 62 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta spring 2022 63 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Halfpenny London Halfpenny London spring 2022 64 / 98 Prominent Blooms Image Source: Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf spring 2022 65 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: PatBO The bohemian bride is incredibly relaxed about what she wears on her wedding day — she just wants it to feel dreamy and ultimately a reflection of her — whether that incorporates skin-baring cutouts, a proud flower crown, crop top, or a bishop-sleeved nightgown fit for a damn queen. PatBO spring 2022 66 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton Houghton Season 1 67 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Courtesy of Blush by Francesca Avila Blush by Francesca Avila spring 2022 68 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection 69 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf spring 2022 70 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Ines Di Santo Ines by Ines Di Santo spring 2022 71 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Halfpenny London Halfpenny London spring 2022 72 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Courtesy of Watters Willowby by Watters Collection 2022 73 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022 74 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Zuhair Murad Zuhair Murad spring 2022 75 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Savannah Miller Savannah Miller spring 2022 76 / 98 New Bohemian Image Source: Costarellos Costarellos spring 2022 77 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden The past several bridal seasons we've seen tea-length dresses, midis, pantsuits, and playsuits as alternatives to the wedding gown. But with the rise of the minidress on the runway, bridal collections are following suit. Not only does this make the perfect opportunity for a modern shoe moment, it's also a nod to the more casual City Hall or backyard wedding. Viktor&Rolf fall 2022 78 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Sophie et Voilà Sophie et Voilà Icon fall 2022 79 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Stefania Everenn 80 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Kim Kassas Couture Kim Kassas Couture Siren Call fall 2022 81 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Romona Keveža Legends Romona Keveža fall 2022 82 / 98 Minidress Image Source: PatBO / Roman Varlamov PatBO fall 2022 83 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Katherine Tash Katherine Tash Body & Soul fall 2022 84 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Ines by Ines Di Santo Ines by Ines Di Santo fall 2022 85 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla Peter Langner spring 2022 86 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection 87 / 98 Minidress Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton Houghton Season 1 88 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Zuhair Murad Most bridal designers cater to the woman who loves drama with one incredible finale look. For 2022, the "go big or go home" moment comes with cascading tiers that can extend behind you and sweep the floor if you so please. Don't be surprised to find full skirts with tiers of mixed materials as an option if you're inclined to really drop some jaws. Zuhair Murad spring 2022 89 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden Viktor&Rolf fall 2022 90 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Courtesy of Amsale Amsale fall 2022 91 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022 92 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Markarian Markarian spring 2022 93 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Viktor&Rolf Viktor&Rolf spring 2022 94 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Anne Barge Anne Barge spring 2022 95 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Rita Vinieris Rivini by Rita Vinieris spring 2022 96 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Justin Alexander Justin Alexander Signature spring 2022 97 / 98 Tiers Image Source: Courtesy of Watters Watters Collection 2022 98 / 98 WeddingsFashion TrendsWedding DressesBridalDresses