2025 Wedding Dress Trends: Ball Skirts Take Center Stage
Corsets, draping, Basque waists, and bows make strong showings for 2025, along with ball skirts, either princess-style or with a slit.
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“Roxy” hammered-silk wedding suit, $5,720, and “Claudia” hammered-silk bustier, $1,760, Elizabeth Fillmore.
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Mariana Hardwick “Issy” glittering organza ball gown, $5,500, Flair Boston.
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Sareh Nouri “Euphoria” ball gown with stretch Mikado bodice and organza floral-appliqué details, $15,990, Madeleine’s Daughter.
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“Cici” ruched vintage tulle–bustier bodice with cut ball-gown skirt, $10,525, Sassi Holford.
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“Modern Volant” stretch crepe and Mikado gown with sweetheart bustier and A-line volant overlay skirt with high-low hemline and long back train, price upon request, Viktor&Rolf Mariage.
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Alexandra Grecco “Octavia” silk crepe gown with draped bodice and side slit, $3,600, Hinterland Bride.
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Galia Lahav “Anais” fit and flare French-lace gown with structured corset, sheer back, angel-wing neckline, and pointed waistline, $10,800, with “Anais” overskirt, $4,800, Vows.
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Ines by Ines di Santo “Romy” tiered ruffle cocktail dress with 3-D floral accents and twist-draped bodice, $2,388, L’élite Bridal.
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WONÁ Concept “True” detailed and embroidered heart-shaped neckline corset with tulle A-line skirt, from $3,000, Alexandra’s Boutique.
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Rue de Seine “Jaqueline” garden rose–printed gown with tiered slit skirt, exposed boning, and over-the-bust draping, $3,695, Ceremony.
First published in the print issue of Boston Weddings 2025 with the headline, “Daring and Demure.”
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