Popsugar Fashion Weddings New Wedding Dress Trends For the Autumn 2020 Bride Autumn 2020 Brides Have Some Stunning Wedding Dress Trends to Choose From 21 October 2019 by Sarah Wasilak Image Source: Courtesy of Reem Acra As a fashion editor going into Bridal Week each season, I assume it'll be almost impossible for designers to reinvent the wedding dress to impress the most demanding bride, and someone who looks for something a little different. But I am always proven wrong. While the Spring 2020 bride saw an abundance of bows and bohemian touches, Autumn takes us in a modern direction with fabrics styled, layered, and embroidered like never before. We see unexpected details like pleating at Oscar de la Renta and Lela Rose, and we're particularly excited about the boudoir look, which takes us back to glamorous '50s nightgowns in such a subtle, delightful way. For the more casual bride, there are plenty of minidress options here too, which allow for a major shoe moment. Jump ahead to the trend you can't wait to explore, or scroll through these categories one by one. Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Sheer Layers Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Boudoir Bride Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Flutter Sleeves Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Halter-Neck Wedding Dress Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Jacquard Ballgown Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Minimalist Mermaid Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Pleated Dresses Bridal Trend Autumn 2020: Sophisticated, Off-the-Shoulder Dress Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf For the past few seasons, we've been seeing brides take a walk on the wild side, opting for sheer-illusion sleeves and skirts that follow suit. These skin-baring looks certainly suggest confidence, but this season's bride carries more layers when it comes to sheer fabrics like gauze and chiffon. While you'll still see plenty of sheer details on the bodice, the skirts are full of volume. Viktor & Rolf Fall 2020 1 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Reem Acra Reem Acra Fall 2020 2 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020 3 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Temperley London Temperley Fall 2020 4 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Galia Lahav Gala by Galia Lahav Fall 2020 5 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Iris Noble Iris Noble Fall 2020 6 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sheer Layers Image Source: Courtesy of Lela Rose Lela Rose Fall 2020 7 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Boudoir Bride Image Source: Courtesy of EDEM Couture Ah, the boudoir bride. This is one of our favourite trends of the season because it harks back to the '50s, when nightgowns could be as dreamy as wedding dresses. This season, the two styles go hand in hand, although these "pyjama gowns" have intricate embroideries, stunning bows, and unexpected touches of lace that make them whimsical enough for a walk down the aisle. If you prefer loose, floaty, lightweight dresses, you'll find yourself an instant fan of this category. EDEM Couture Fall 2020 8 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Boudoir Bride Image Source: Courtesy of Lihi Hod Lihi Hod Fall 2020 9 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Boudoir Bride Image Source: Courtesy of Temperley London Temperley Fall 2020 10 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Boudoir Bride Image Source: Courtesy of LEIN LEIN Fall 2020 11 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Boudoir Bride Image Source: Courtesy of Lela Rose Lela Rose Fall 2020 12 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Flutter Sleeves Image Source: Courtesy of Lela Rose I also like to refer to this group of dresses as having "fairy" sleeves. Whether they're caped, glittery and gauzy, or made of lace, these sleeves are a subtle take on wings for the most angelic bride. This may be the most ultrafeminine statement you can make with your wedding dress. Lela Rose Fall 2020 13 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Flutter Sleeves Image Source: Courtesy of Peter Langner Peter Langner Fall 2020 14 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Flutter Sleeves Image Source: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Fall 2020 15 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Flutter Sleeves Image Source: Courtesy of Lihi Hod Lihi Hod Fall 2020 16 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Halter-Neck Wedding Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Anne Barge Women set on showing off their shoulders should explore the halter dresses that pop up in almost every designer's collection. Your straps are more defined with a material like satin, but we also love the ladylike illusion fabric used on the Galia Lahav and Carolina Herrera gowns below. Anne Barge Fall 2020 17 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Halter-Neck Wedding Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf Viktor & Rolf Fall 2020 18 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Halter-Neck Wedding Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Fall 2020 19 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Halter-Neck Wedding Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Galia Lahav Gala by Galia Lahav Fall 2020 20 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Jacquard Ballgown Image Source: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera If you're searching for something that's classic, elegant, and grand, look no further than the jacquard dress, which provides subtle texture down the skirt, making for a style that's luxe. Jacquard details are how this season's ballgowns get their own unique touches. Carolina Herrera Fall 2020 21 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Jacquard Ballgown Image Source: Courtesy of Anne Barge Anne Barge Fall 2020 22 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Jacquard Ballgown Image Source: Courtesy of Lela Rose Lela Rose Fall 2020 23 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Jacquard Ballgown Image Source: Courtesy of Peter Langner Peter Langner Fall 2020 24 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Minimalist Mermaid Image Source: Courtesy of Vera Wang Perhaps emphasised most strongly in Vera Wang's Fall collection, the mermaid silhouette is definitely making the rounds. But for 2020, the mermaid gown is modern, with a small cutout here and a plunge there. The fabric is sleek and simple with clean lines, so as not to take away from your gorgeous curves. Vera Wang Fall 2020 25 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Minimalist Mermaid Image Source: Courtesy of Anne Barge Anne Barge Fall 2020 26 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Minimalist Mermaid Image Source: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Fall 2020 27 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Minimalist Mermaid Image Source: Courtesy of RIVINI RIVINI Fall 2020 28 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Pleated Dresses Image Source: Courtesy of Danielle Frankel For Fall 2020, you can find subtle pleating on everything from silk to tulle, the resulting look being a gown or minidress (see Oscar de la Renta and Lela Rose) that's a bit more playful. Perhaps consider trying out the trend for your rehearsal dinner, if you're going for something more majestic for your walk down the aisle. Danielle Frankel Fall 2020 29 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Pleated Dresses Image Source: Courtesy of Lela Rose Lela Rose Fall 2020 30 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Pleated Dresses Image Source: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020 31 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Pleated Dresses Image Source: Courtesy of EDEM Couture EDEM Couture Fall 2020 32 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Pleated Dresses Image Source: Courtesy of Honor Honour Fall 2020 33 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sophisticated, Off-the-Shoulder Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta While we're always blown away by the romantic look of an off-the-shoulder wedding dress, Fall brides who choose this silhouette must be confident and careful. We're seeing a lot of sleeves that wrap around the arm delicately rather than loosely. There's less draping involved and a tighter look to this new style. Oscar de la Renta Fall 2020 34 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sophisticated, Off-the-Shoulder Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera Fall 2020 35 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sophisticated, Off-the-Shoulder Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Lela Rose Lela Rose Fall 2020 36 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sophisticated, Off-the-Shoulder Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Lihi Hod Lihi Hod Fall 2020 37 / 38 Bridal Trend Fall 2020: Sophisticated, Off-the-Shoulder Dress Image Source: Courtesy of Reem Acra Reem Acra Fall 2020 38 / 38 WeddingsFashion TrendsUltimate GuideJumpsuitsAutumn FashionCollectionsWedding DressesFashion DesignersAutumnBridal