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While 2021 bridal trends have already disrupted many traditions — micro-dresses and jumpsuits reigned as brides swapped ballgowns for look more suited for minimonies and intimate gatherings that defined the pandemic — come next fall, wedding dresses will continue to reflect the times we are living in.
As New York Bridal Fashion Week showed this week, designers are opting for versatile pieces that brides-to-be will want to wear again after the ceremony, with recycling the biggest trend of all. Brands like Lazaro, Nadia Manjarrez, Houghton by Katharine Polk, and Katherine Tash offered 2-in-1 garments, as well as practical design elements like pockets and high-low skirts.
Ready-to-wear trends also made their way down the runways, with Bridgeton-style corsets, cut-outs, and statement sleeves leveling up the game for brides who want a departure from the classic silhouettes.
Ahead, take a look at some of the biggest 2022 bridal trends coming to a fall wedding near you.
Detachable Pieces
It’s a common practice for brides to trade gowns for mini dresses during the reception, to make way for partying the night away. For fall 2022, designers and brands are eliminating the need for a second dress. Instead, they are offering gowns with detachable pieces — from sleeves and overskirts to bows and trains — that can take a bride from the altar to the dance floor with a quick tug of an overskirt.
Long-sleeved gown with detachable bow train from Allison WebbGown with detachable sleeves from Blush by Francesca AvilaStrapless dress with detachable puffed sleeves from Lazaro
Corsets
Much like the rest of us, the bridal world has also paid attention to Bridgerton. Regency-inspired corsets are now making their way down the aisle in the form of gowns with corset bodices and dresses with exposed boning.
Houghton by Katharine PolkLazaroNadia Manjarrez
Cut-Outs
If there’s a definitive 2021 fashion trend, it’s cut-outs, and it seems that the Y2K-ready style is ready for its big day. Bridal brands and designers are embracing shows of skin, with everything from midriff-baring numbers to back slits appearing on the runways.
PatBo
Katherine TashNadia Manjarrez
Statement Sleeves
Similarly to cut-outs, statement sleeves have been one of the biggest trends of 2021, with celebrities and designers offering a spotlight on the shoulders. For bridal, the style is just as extra, with off-the-shoulder and voluminous sleeves marking gowns. Designers like Katherine Tash and Nadia Manjarrez went a step further and offered detachable options that can come off for the reception.
Elie SaabDany TabetViktor&Rolf
High-low Skirts
The 2010s were marked by high-low skirts (you know, the dreaded mullet-like skirt we all loved to hate). Now that the style is coming back in ready-to-wear, wedding gowns are also embracing the asymmetrical hemline.
Viktor&Rolf PatBoNadia Manjarrez
Asymmetrical Ruffles
Ruffles add the perfect touch of drama to an otherwise simple white gown. Brands and designers this season elevated minimalist silhouettes and crisp fabrics with lopsided ruffles that gave this bridal-approved detail a modern twist.
Theia
Peter LangnerPatBo
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Every season, a new selection of soon-to-be bestsellers hits our favorite fashion retailers. With so many products and trends to keep up with, it’s hard to know what to “add to cart” when the time comes. In our New Arrivals series, we consult the buyers, editors, and fashion insiders at our go-to shopping destinations to find out their best bets for the season’s MVPs (most valuable products).
With cooler temperatures quickly on the way, it's time to swap our summer dresses and sandals for some of fall's biggest fashion trends. To find out which boots, coats, and knits are trending this season, we've tapped buyers and editors at some of the most popular retailers.
Statement jackets — "coats that not only look great but are also functional when spending more time outdoors," according to Liane Wiggins, Head of Womenswear at MatchesFashion — will dominate in the outerwear department. Meanwhile, summer's party dresses will be swapped for more practical frocks. "Knit dresses are starting to trend as the weather gets cooler," says Libby Page, Net-A-Porter's Senior Market Editor. "A cult piece this season is Khaite’s black knitted cashmere A-line dress."
Ahead, the other fall trends that fashion insiders are adding to their shopping lists now.
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Arts & Crafts
"Traditional craftsmanship, such as patchwork and crochet, see a resurgence in unexpected colors and modern techniques. Cozy sweaters and amplified outerwear are tactile and 3-D, while exuberant prints make statement-makers out of dresses and tops."
Kate Bellman, Fashion Director at Nordstrom
The Phluid Project Quilted Patchwork Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom
Baum Und Pferdgarten Cicilla Mixed Stitch Crochet Vest, $, available at Nordstrom
Stomping Boots
"Utilitarian boots are the must-have shoe of the season. These shoes are a smart investment because this trend has staying power. A great pair goes with everything in your closet from voluminous dresses to bodycon knits."
Divya Mathur, Intermix Chief Merchant
Ganni Recycled Rubber City Boots, $, available at Intermix
Staud Bow Lug Sole Sock Ankle Boots, $, available at Intermix
Can't-Miss Turtlenecks
"Printed turtlenecks are a major must-have for the fall/winter season. From basic colors to printed knits, these are THE perfect layering pieces. I love styling mine under dresses, knits, hoodies, and jackets!"
Caroline Maguire, Shopbop Fashion Director
La Double J Floral Print Turtleneck, $, available at Shopbop
Baum Und Pferdgarten Jodi Turtleneck, $, available at Shopbop
Huggable Jackets
"We are seeing jackets trending in all shapes and sizes for fall, in the form of both lightweight drill jackets, tweed shapes, overshirts, and denim jackets from brands like Saint Laurent, Loewe, and The Row. However, the biggest trend of the moment is the quilted/padded jacket."
Libby Page, Net-A-Porter Senior Market Editor
Frankie Shop Quilted Padded Ripstop Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Sea Gloucester Quilted Gingham Cotton Jacket, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Double Denim
"I love seeing how designers take a perennial classic and give it just enough spin to feel fresh, but not too much that it feels dated after one season. This fall, the coolest way to wear denim is mixed with other denim. Details like denim-on-denim patches in different colorways is an artful approach."
Taylor Tomasi Hill, Creative and Fashion Director at THE YES
Ba&sh Apolo Two-Tone Jeans, $, available at The Yes
Nili Lotan Marseille Patchwork Jean, $, available at The Yes
Winter Dresses
"Knitted dresses are one of our highest growing options across dresses this season — the category has grown +220 percent versus last year. For fall, knitted dresses take a new form in super feminine, modern silhouettes to evoke a subtle sexiness. We love styles from Thebe Magugu, Khaite, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Gabriela Hearst, and Chloe, especially in soft tonal shades or bright color pops."
Liane Wiggins, Head of Womenswear at MatchesFashion
Thebe Magugu Fringed-Hem Wool Dress, $, available at MatchesFashion
Staud Shoko Buttoned Ribbed-Knit Dress, $, available at MatchesFashion
Utility Pants
"A reliable staple that comes returns to the spotlight time and time again, cargo pants are experiencing another undeniable resurgence. The key is the mix, subverting this utilitarian classic with an unexpected element like a going-out top, or a stiletto, or both."
Celenie Seidel, Farfetch Senior Womenswear Editor
JW Anderson High-Waist Cargo Trousers, $, available at Farfetch
Adidas Loose Fit Cargo Pocket Trousers, $, available at Farfetch
Layerable Knits
"Vests and crop bra tops are amazing layers that provide so much versatility. Wear them over a classic white shirt, a dress, even a fitted turtleneck, or alone under a blazer. They can be styled so many ways you will be surprised how much you are wearing them all season long!"
Anu Narayanan, Anthropologie Chief Merchant
Reath & Wren Embellished Knit Bralette, $, available at Anthropologie
Anthropologie Ribbed Cashmere Poncho, $, available at Anthropologie
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Every day, nurses can have a life-changing impact on those around them. They are the eyes and ears of their doctors, the fiercest of advocates for their patients, and the hearts and souls of their hospitals. It’s impossible to exaggerate the importance of their role, especially over the past year and a half as frontline workers during a pandemic.
To celebrate nurses and all that they do, we joined forces with Cuddl Duds earlier this year to launch a sweepstakes calling on readers to nominate a nurse in their lives for the chance to be featured in an R29 photo shoot. Now, once again in partnership with the clothing brand that recently expanded into scrubs, we’re delighted to present our two deserving winners.
Below, discover the inspiring stories of Jaspreet, a Queens-based clinical nurse and practitioner candidate, and Damilola, a Brooklyn-based labor and delivery nurse and practitioner candidate — both, coincidentally, nominated by their sisters. From what initially inspired them to become a nurse to the support systems that help them overcome any challenge, read their stories below.
What inspired you to become a nurse?
“I was born and raised with my two younger siblings in Queens, where my parents immigrated to from India. At the end of my undergraduate career, I had a health scare — I found a lump in my breast — and needed to get some testing done to figure out if it was cancer. I was very scared at the time, and I had a nurse who figuratively held my hand through it all. Luckily, it ended up being benign, but I was so impacted by the experience I had with my nurse that I realized I wanted to do the same for someone else. I wanted to give someone the strength during their vulnerable times to take care of themselves.”
What has been a formative moment you’ve had as a nurse recently?
“The last few years that I’ve been a nurse I’ve worked in critical care, so we look after some of the sickest patients. For me, the satisfaction I get in helping people is enough to fulfill me, but small things like when someone says ‘Thank you’ or explains how much something you did meant to them always leaves me feeling inspired. When we had our COVID ICU, there were no visitation hours. We were FaceTiming patients’ family members so they could see their loved ones and find a sense of closure. It is an honor to be there with my patients at that time.”
What type of support systems have gotten you through the past year?
“I have a close group of coworkers who are like family to me. It’s important during such a difficult time to talk to someone — especially someone who really knows what you’re going through — to help you feel validated in your experiences and process the things that have happened. I also personally try to deal with difficulties at work while I’m at work, and not bring them home with me. I have an amazing family, sister, and boyfriend, so if I do come home needing to talk, they are always there to listen. It’s just about finding people who can help you in the way that you need to be helped.”
What hopes and career goals do you have for the future?
“I’ve been a nurse for five years now, but I’m also now a full-time student. I’m currently getting my master’s in nursing to become a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners are allowed to diagnose patients, do histories, and physical exams. We can order lab work and imaging, diagnose and treat patients, and prescribe medication. It’s about more autonomy and more control, and being able to help patients in another way.”
What has this past year taught you about your job or about life?
“I know a lot of people associate negative things with the COVID pandemic — and rightly so — but I do believe that through adversity, you can make yourself better. Kind of like how Batman lost his parents and then became Batman, right? I think it’s about finding ways to invest in yourself, whether that means taking a daily walk, switching out a sugary drink for water, or booking a session with a therapist. Over time you can become a better version of yourself.”
What inspired you to become a nurse?
“I was born in Canada and moved to Brooklyn at six months old, where I’ve been living ever since. As a young child, I’ve always loved science and anatomy. On top of that, my family has a history of health issues. One particular situation that led me to nursing was witnessing a family member have a seizure when I was in high school. I was the first one to find them in the middle of their first episode, and I had no idea what to do. I thought they were going to die and I couldn’t help them. The inability to help them in that moment made me want to work in the medical field.”
What has been a formative moment you’ve had as a nurse recently?
“I am a labor and delivery nurse, and with COVID protocols, pregnant women were not allowed to have visitors. Imagine being a new mother going through your first pregnancy, and you can’t have your spouse by your side until you’re in active labor. Then, once the baby is born, the partner has to leave while the mother stays in the hospital for two more days. So, for most of the time, these women were alone. For me, the pandemic really tested you as a nurse. In these moments when there is nobody supporting these women — some of them who even tested positive — are you going to risk yourself to fulfill your duty? I had to decide that I was going to be there for my patients, stay in that room with them, and hold their hands during these times.”
What type of support systems have gotten you through the past year?
“I’ve been a nurse for two years now, and transitioning from school to the actual field hasn’t been easy. School does not prepare you for the expectations in the field. I recently transitioned to a new job at a new hospital, still in labor and delivery. While I’m still finding my footing in my new role, my preceptor has been incredible. Your preceptor is basically your backbone while you’re still learning. I do have coworkers from my old job that I still lean on who I can text about things I’m dealing with at work. We are very dependent on each other, and that’s important with nursing.”
What has the past year taught you about life?
“The past year has taught me that life is short and that tomorrow is not guaranteed, so it’s important to do what you can while you’re still here. The pandemic encouraged me to go back to school and pursue a higher degree because I want to be able to do more for my patients. I love that there are so many opportunities to grow in nursing, but it doesn’t stop at the bedside. I’ve recently been accepted into a Doctor of Nursing Practice in a women’s health graduate program for fall 2021. This aids in fulfilling my passion for women’s health.”
What hopes and goals do you have for the future of your personal nursing career?
“Right now, I am working toward becoming a nurse practitioner so that I can work in an OBGYN clinic as a primary care provider. I would also love to become a professor for maternity in a nursing program. There’s a lack of education for pregnant women, especially prenatally. It’s unfortunate because it leads to delayed diagnosis, pregnancy complications, and patients not being able to advocate for themselves when they don’t know enough about their own bodies. Education is key, because prevention is better than a cure. Eventually, I want to open up my own health clinic — but let’s just work on paying for graduate school and actually graduating first.”
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