The Bridal Trend That Will Be Big in 2017

You saw the trend on celebrities like Olivia Palermo and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, on bloggers like Aimee Song, and (more than likely) hanging in your own closet as well. So was there any doubt that the off-the-shoulder craze would eventually permeate every single facet of women's wardrobes, including wedding dresses?
The fall 2017 bridal collections debuted this week, and we spotted many an off-the-shoulder silhouette from some of the biggest designers out there. Vera Wang, for one, took an especially unique route, creating an off-the-shoulder dress with slouchy, extra-long sleeves. Sachin & Babi also put a cool spin on the look with bow-bedecked sleeves. Reem Acra and Marchesa's gowns were more traditional, featuring dainty lace details and feminine necklines. All in all, there's no doubt about it: Tons of brides will be wearing off-the-shoulder dresses come 2017.
Scroll down to see how four different designers interpreted the off-the-shoulder trend for the fall 2017 bridal collections!
Which look is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below, and then shop pretty wedding dresses from BHDLN!

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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