36 Simple Yet Striking Wedding Dresses for Minimalist Brides

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The elegance of simple wedding dresses can match, and at times even exceed, that of those most intricate and embellished bridal gowns. Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for. For her, it is about an easy and ever-so effortless look and feeling that comes with wearing an uncomplicated yet utterly sophisticated dress, that will ultimately set the tone for a most special day.

Vogue’s Favorite Simple Wedding Dresses:

• The City Hall Dress: Danielle Frankel Stella satin halterneck gown, $3,990
• The Elegant Pleating: Khaite Tulula dress, $1,180
• The Cape-Effect: Solace London Imani strapless pleated twill gown, $1,050
• The Minimalist Maxi: Staud Joy maxi dress, $695
• The Effortless Slip: Marina Moscone cowl back satin slipdress, $1,190
• The Asymmetric Drape: The Row Bamaris draped maxi dress, $1,590
• The Beach-Ready: Norma Kamali Maria gown, $1,690

Thanks to the reemergence of minimalism there is now a sea of choice. Simple wedding dresses that we love come in a varied array—think lustrous silk floor-grazing silhouettes that drape languidly over the body; spotlight-stealing black-tie gowns that are utterly romantic, as well as immaculate shoulder-baring sculptural midis and maxis. Fabric and fit take center stage here, so it is of utmost importance that the tissue is flawless and the tailoring is perfect. The exclusion of frill makes these unfussy bridal gowns ideal for accessorizing with a piece of special jewelry or a statement veil.