Looking For A Unique Wedding Look? 19 Bridal Suits That’ll Have You Ditching The White Gown

Following almost two years in a pandemic, non-traditional weddings continue to lead charge, with minimonies and elopements replacing large affairs. As brides are rewriting the rules for what a wedding should look like, they’re also redefining what makes a nuptial-ready outfit. Enter: unique bridal looks, chief among them bridal suits.

Not only is a wedding suit more comfortable than a strapless or form-fitting wedding gown — added bonus: pockets! — it’s also a look that you’re bound to sport again, a more sustainable alternative to a formal dress that you’ll only wear once in your life. With plenty of bridal brands offering two-piece options among their more traditional wedding offerings, you’re also bound to find a style that speaks to your aesthetic and fits your budget.

Below, our favorite wedding suits for the brides-to-be who are looking to buck tradition — at every price point.

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Bridal Suit Under $500: Reformation

Bridal Suit Under $500: Elliatt

Bridal Suit Under $500: J.Crew

Bridal Suit Under $500: Patrick Starrr x Fashion to Figure

Bridal Suit Under $500: The Frankie Shop

Bridal Suit Under $500: Aritzia

Bridal Suit Under $500: Batsheva

Bridal Suit Under $1,500: Rixo

Bridal Suit Under $1,500: Rachel Comey

Bridal Suit Under $1,500: Sir The Label

Bridal Suit Under $1,500: Anine Bing

Bridal Suit Under $1,500: Veronica Beard

Bridal Suit Under $1,500: Christopher John Rogers

Bridal Suit Under $5,000: LaPointe

Bridal Suit Under $5,000: Markarian

Bridal Suit Under $5,000: Houghton By Katharine Polk

Bridal Suit Under $5,000: Wiederhoeft

Bridal Suit Under $5,000: Sahroo

Bridal Suit Under $5,000: Sergio Hudson

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Metal Mesh Is The Y2K Trend Suited For Your Holiday Dressing

There was once a time when we imagined two rounds of vaccination and a booster would ensure our return to holiday party season. In preparation, designers brought back Y2K-era party dresses and Paris Hilton-approved metallic mesh pieces. As the new variants lead a surge in cases worldwide, putting a question mark on any large holiday celebrations we previously planned, who’s to say we can’t at least dress the part while staying home? 

For inspiration, look no further than the spring and pre-fall 2022 runways, which were filled with party-ready outfits that oozed fun and celebration, including full metal mesh mini dresses and sparkling top-and-skirt combos. Versace’s spring 2022 runway, which featured Dua Lipa and Lourdes Leon as models, included a green metallic mesh crop top, paired with a purple mini skirt of the same material. There were also orange and silver metallic mesh dresses, paired with jelly-like sandals.

Then, there was Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s lineup, which pushed the back-to-party agenda with silver, metallic mini dresses with distressed mesh that looked dainty enough to snap if one dance move went awry. Alexandre Vauthier also evoked the disco spirit with asymmetrical dresses made from metal-like material. 

Back in the ‘90s and early 2000s, the metal mesh dress, also known as the chainmail dress, was popularized by a set of supermodels and celebs, from Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss to Paris Hilton. Now it has returned — along with other Y2K staples like low-rise jeans, butterfly motifs, and micro-mini skirts — on the likes of today’s A-listers Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid. Even when the social and economic panorama is not so bright right now, fashion is holding on to its optimistic spirit. 

While having a night out for New Year’s Eve might have been a possibility a few weeks ago, new variants and a surge in cases have put a damper on the season’s festivities. Still, why not ring the new year on a shinier note, with a metal mesh look? (Party pajamas and washable silk slip dresses also make for easy dinner table-to-bed looks.) 

If you’re still unsure about it, let these options convince you.

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