Wedding Style Sarah Rockley and Lisa Holland of Conscious Closet look at sustainable wedding style for 2021 and beyond...
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any weddings were cancelled or postponed in 2020 for obvious reasons, but a lot went ahead in smaller venues with seriously reduced numbers and a more relaxed attitude. Hopefully the Covid-19 vaccine programme will pave the way for weddings to finally go ahead from mid-2021 onwards. At Conscious Closet we have seen how couples postponing their weddings now have time to re-think their event and the trend for more sustainable weddings is without doubt moving forward. From the actual ceremony, the party, the food and decorations and the numbers who will attend. There is a definite feel for more intimate and meaningful celebrations. Gone are wasteful and extravagant purchases as more brides are opting to choose transformative outfit styles that can be worn in different ways from day to evening or continue to be worn at other events. This includes simple slip dresses that can be dressed up in different ways, suits or two pieces that can be worn separately in the future. We have been styling our clients using a lot of layering so the bride can have multiple looks, throwing on a leather jacket for cooler climates or introducing capes, overskirts and embellished tops. The pandemic has had a huge impact on how brides are planning their outfits for the big day with financial constraints in mind. We have noticed recent brides in ivory trouser suits reminiscent of Bianca Jagger in her iconic YSL tuxedo. One of our favourite style queens, Laura Whitmore recently tied the knot in a sharp white tailored suit and pearl headband in keeping with her own “re-wear” sustainable values. At Conscious Closet we are happy to provide a solution to this by renting your wedding or bridesmaid outfits for the big day. From our newfound love of nature during lockdown comes a more natural aesthetic to the wedding day-in keeping with the garden party receptions. Brides are opting for oyster rather than crisp white, embellished with crystals and diamante to add a modern uplifting touch.
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