Accessories can be exactly what you need to style and personalize a low-key wedding dress. “Accessories are the perfect way to take a minimal gown and make it feel festive and special,” said stylist Beth Chapman of Beth Chapman Consulting.
There are a variety of ways a bride can dress up her look. Short hemlines call for fabulous heels. Chilly weather needs a jacket or wrap. And a veil, whether birdcage or cathedral length, will complement any wedding-day look.
“The must-have fall bridal accessory is something to keep warm and still look great,” said wedding planner and event designer Lindsay Landman of Lindsay Landman Events. While a bride is sure to find a lot of options in stores and online, Landman shares that some of her brides are looking to their families’ closets for something warm and old. “One of our brides will be wearing a vintage fur bolero that was her grandmother’s, which adds some sentimentality.”
A jacket or stole can also elevate the look of an understated dress from simple to elegant, noted Chapman. But the easiest way to transform any outfit is with a statement earring. “It brings a little sparkle by your face for photos and adds some sparkle to the look of the simplest dress,” she said.