They say fashion is circular, and that’s never been more apparent than now: Just about everywhere you look, 1990s fashion is on display (it’s a dream for millennials!). But this particular resurgence can also be chalked up to one specific thing—or one specific fashion icon, rather: Carolyn Bessette.
Thanks to the FX’s “Love Story,” chic minimalism is the order of the day. But no look was more iconic than the Carloyn Bessette Kennedy wedding dress, a sleek slip dress style designed by Narciso Rodriguez.
Now, the slinky wedding dress has made a quick comeback, and it’s not the only 1990 wedding dress style we’re seeing re-emerge. Here, we’ve rounded up some 1990 dress style inspo to get the look.
A Wedding Dress with Spaghetti Straps
Long live the spaghetti strap! The delicate detail first gained prominence in the ’90s and gives wedding dresses a retro yet elevated feel. Made from structured satin, Grace + Ivory’s Vivienne also nods to the slinky, silky slip dress popularlized in that era, but with a more fitted silhouette to make it feel modern. From the back, it’s actually a slinky lace wedding dress, offering a unique take on the trend.
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A Square Neckline Wedding Dress
Every era has its favorite necklines, and the 1990s’ were undoubtedly high-neck, halter, and square (sometimes all at once). To get the look for your wedding day, try Jessie, which has a minimalist silhouette that nods to 1990 dress style, but with a few unique details.
Jessie’s square neckline is ultra polished (and creates a beautiful frame for a statement necklace), and her luxe Tawainese crepe is structured and form-fitting yet comfortable enough to move and dance in. A lace scoop back and panel in the long train complete the look.
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An Off-the-Shoulder Silk Satin Wedding Dress
The red carpet in the 1990s was a vibe: grunge met high-fashion at movie premieres and award shows. Our Vita dress would have fit right in: We can see Cindy Crawford or Julia Roberts donning a look like this.
Vita is sleek and sexy a la 1990s supermodels, but also sophisticated, wth an subtle scoop neckline and fitted off-the-shoulder straps. The bright ivory silk satin is lined with covered buttons down the back of the mermaid skirt and—styling tip—pairs perfectly with a statement veil.
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