If you're a bride-to-be dreaming of a wedding dress that exudes elegance and fashion-forward flair, you're going to fall in love with today’s bridal fashion inspiration. We're spotlighting one of the most exciting trends we saw on the runways at New York Bridal Fashion Week: drop waist wedding dresses.
At Lovella Bridal, we’re always on the lookout for the latest and most luxurious bridal trends, and drop waist gowns are definitely having a moment. We are still on a bridal fashion high when we think back to our spring trip to New York, meeting with our favorite bridal designers and previewing their Spring 2026 collections. Brides shopping for their 2026 and 2027 weddings, take note: the drop waist silhouette is redefining modern bridal elegance.
Drop Waist Wedding Dress Inspiration
Drop waist wedding dresses are not new to the bridal fashion world. In the last few years, many bridal designers are embracing this silhouette and adding this style to their new collections. Designers this year are pushing the boundaries with extreme drop waist silhouettes and beautiful embellishments. While a drop waist style is very popular with ball gown wedding dresses, we also saw this feature on more fitted gowns as well. No matter the silhouette, a drop waist gives brides an elegant and elongated figure that our classic brides who want a bit of drama are sure to love. Whether you're looking for something minimalist and clean or dramatic with embellishment, the drop waist offers versatility and high-fashion appeal. Here are some of our favorite drop waist style wedding dresses we saw on the runways at New York Bridal Fashion Week...
Above photo: lace bodice drop waist wedding dress by Alyne by Rita Vinieris
Above photo: strapless drop waist ball gown wedding dress by Ines by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: drop waist wedding dress with high leg slit by Berta
Above photo: strapless, minimalist drop waist wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: floral detailed, drop waist ball gown wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: strapless drop waist wedding dress by Nicole + Felicia
Above photo: strapless lace drop waist wedding dress by Rivini by Rita Vinieris
Above photo: drop waist sparkle wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: floral detailed drop waist ball gown wedding dress by Nicole + Felicia
Above photo: sparkle drop waist wedding dress with removable sleeves by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: strapless, floral print drop waist wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
About Lovella
If you're shopping for your perfect wedding dress, come visit us at Lovella Bridal in Glendale, CA. We carry wedding dresses in all sizes and styles, including plus-size bridal gowns and a full selection of veils and accessories. Lovella Bridal is the premier, luxury bridal wedding dress shopping boutique located in Los Angeles, California. Lovella features couture, feminine, modern and chic bridal gowns in all sizes from the best wedding dress designers. Schedule an appointment to find the wedding dress of your dreams at Lovella Bridal. We can't wait to help you!
