Trendspotting

From delicate straps to above-the-knee skirts, this season is all about femininity and fun.

gown trends fall/winter 2010

Photograph by TK

Barely there straps and antique-looking lace on a gown by Elizabeth Fillmore. Available at L’élite Bridal Boutique.

Skinny Straps

gown trends fall/winter 2010

Photographs courtesy of the designers.

(From left) Liancarlo, Country Weddings; Elizabeth Fillmore, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Jim Hjelm, Country Weddings; Caroline DeVillo, Bella Sera Bridal; Rivini, Allegria Bridal.

Old-Fashioned Lace

gown trends fall/winter 2010

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(From left) Vineyard, Priscilla of Boston; Rivini, Allegria; Oscar de la Renta, L’élite; Priscilla of Boston; Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera; Elizabeth Fillmore, L’élite; Anne Barge, Cristina’s; J.Crew.

Floral Details

gown trends fall/winter 2010

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(From left) Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston; Reem Acra, L’élite; Priscilla of Boston; Platinum, Priscilla of Boston; Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera.

Pleated Fabric

gown trends fall/winter 2010

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(From left) Caroline DeVillo, Bella Sera; Alvina Valenta, Cristina’s; Reem Acra, L’élite; Vineyard, Priscilla of Boston; Jim Hjelm, Country Weddings.

High Hemlines

gown trends fall/winter 2010

Photographs courtesy of the designers.

(From top) Oscar de la Renta, L’élite; Caroline DeVillo, Bella Sera; Platinum, Melissa Sweet, and Vineyard, all Priscilla of Boston; Elizabeth Fillmore and Reem Acra, both L’élite; Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera.

Bows

gown trends fall/winter 2010

Photographs courtesy of the designers.

(From left) Priscilla of Boston; Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier, both L’élite; Anne Barge, Cristina’s; J.Crew; Liancarlo, Country Weddings.

gown trends fall/winter 2010

Photograph by TK

A flirty, ultrashort J.Crew dress with a bow-tied waist.