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“Bazaar magazine might say that suiting and
blazers or these super really avant-garde bridal
separates with detachable crazy trains are what’s
going to trend for 2020,” Haag says. “I can 100
percent tell you the brides in the Midwest and
in our area aren’t going to connect to that. They
could say that’s what is the trend or what we’re
moving toward. I always say that’s not for every
bride in every area of the United States.
the front of the gowns and act as sort of the veil.”
Made of organza or tulle, these longer capes
serve as both a stunning addition to a gown and
take the place of the veil if a bride doesn’t want
to wear one.
Feather details along the bottom of gowns are
popular, but so too are more structured gowns
of yesteryear.
“There are some things that are kind of trends
that I can see coming up,” Haag says. That includes
add-on bridal capes –– not the long, winter styles
designed to keep a bride warm, but light and gauzy
capes that simply adorn the shoulders.
“It’s a short, beautiful capelet over a plain gown,”
Haag says. “The capelet has the detail, the lace and
the beading. (We also see) capes that attach to
Henley with cape available
at Laurel Wreath Bridal.
“They’re trying to say that high-low hems are
trying to make a comeback,” Haag says. “I’ve not
seen it in Bridal Market, but it might eventually.”
The aforementioned bridal event happens at the
end of September and sets the tone for buyers
for 2020.
“Traditionally, most bridal boutiques are doing
their buys for the next season at the end of August/