Each October, the bridal world descends on New York to showcase the latest in bridal fashion. We have just returned from New York Bridal Fashion Week with plenty of inspiration for 2027 and some important questions about who gets to see themselves in the fashion being celebrated.

Between appointments, we made time to enjoy the city, too, with dinners at Oscar Wilde and Marsanne and a Broadway night at Buena Vista Social Club. It was fun to step away from the showrooms and take in a little more of the city.

There was so much to love in the collections. At the same time, we saw fewer curve models than in previous seasons. The gap between the fashion-forward designs shown on straight-size models and the safer options more often shown on curve models was hard to miss.

The 2027 bridal trends that caught our eye

The collections brought a rich mix of romance, structure and playful detail. Victorian-inspired influences appeared alongside peplum shapes and lace chokers. Exposed corsetry, bows, tiered and layered skirts, sparkle and beading all made an impression. We also saw mini capes and interesting waistlines that gave gowns a fresh point of view.

There was drama and individuality throughout the season. These details can make a gown feel personal: a sculpted waist, a little movement, a touch of sparkle or a striking layer. We are excited to bring that energy back to the boutique and to see which looks speak to our brides.



The curve representation we hoped to see

Alongside the fashion, we noticed a real lack of curve models. We saw fewer of them than in previous seasons, and the designs represented on curve often felt more conservative: more coverage, higher necklines and fewer slits. Straight-size models were more often shown in the bolder, more fashion-forward designs.

High necklines and fuller coverage can be beautiful choices. The concern is when those choices become the narrow range presented to curvy brides, while the rest of the collection explores more variety and drama. Brides deserve to see the full design vision in their size and on bodies like theirs.

The assumption that curve brides do not want high fashion is still very present among many designers. We saw it in the difference between the looks shown on straight-size models and those shown on curve. Curvy, mid-size and plus-size brides want the same range of choices: gowns with presence, personality and the fashion details that make them feel like themselves.

There is more work to do

Representation means more than including a curve model in a presentation. It means showing the breadth of a collection and making room for curve models in the most directional looks, too. It means giving brides the chance to consider exposed corsetry, dramatic skirts, unexpected waistlines, sparkle and movement across the collection.

It also means thinking carefully about how a gown is built and how it feels to wear. Fashion and fit belong in the same conversation. When designers develop for curves with intention, brides can have the full experience of the design: its shape, support, detail and impact.

Bringing the inspiration home

We came home excited about the 2027 trends and clear-eyed about the work the industry still has to do. At More 2 Love Bridal, we will keep looking for gowns that bring fashion and thoughtful fit together, and we will keep asking designers to show curvy brides the same creativity and choice they show everyone else. Just as brides often wait six to seven months for their gowns, we wait as buyers for the collections we choose at market to arrive. The gowns we saw in New York will begin arriving in store in early 2027.

The next season should make room for every bride to see herself in the designs making headlines. Which 2027 detail are you most excited to try on?