The Top 5 Wedding Dress Trends From Bridal Fashion Week

Our friends at The Knot are covering New York City's Bridal Fashion Week from every possible angle. Today, their Shelley Brown is sharing the inside scoop on the biggest wedding dress trends fresh off the Fall 2016 runways. Every bride-to-be needs to know about these five styles!

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Wedding Dresses With Airy Skirts
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Wedding Dresses With Airy Skirts

From streamlined ball gowns to flowy sheaths, light-as-air dresses took over the runways. Effortless fabrics like tulle and organza give off a seriously gorgeous ethereal vibe without weighing you down. Check out Houghton for more airy wedding dress styles.

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Wedding Dresses With Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves
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Wedding Dresses With Off-the-Shoulder Sleeves

Channel your inner Brigitte Bardot with sultry shoulder-skimming sleeves. Our favorite thing about this trend? It's sexy but still so classic. Pronovias featured romantic off-the-shoulder dresses.

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Wedding Dresses With 3-D Floral Embellishments
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Wedding Dresses With 3-D Floral Embellishments

Dynamic 3-D blooms put a fashion-forward spin on traditional floral details. Whether they're around the collar, off the sleeves or tucked away in the folds of a ball gown, 3-D flowers add texture and dimension to any wedding dress silhouette. Lela Rose included this pretty trend in their latest collections.

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Wedding Dresses With Detachable Skirts
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Wedding Dresses With Detachable Skirts

Wearing a more traditional gown down the aisle and then slipping into a slinkier number for your reception is all the rage right now. Enter the convertible wedding dress. Detachable skirts make for a seamless outfit change while also doing away with the hassle of bustling your gown. Monique Lhuillier was among the designers who showcased this trend in their collections.

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Wedding Dresses With Fluttery Sleeves
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Wedding Dresses With Fluttery Sleeves

Fluttery sleeves are a must-have for two reasons: They add a touch of vintage-inspired whimsy to a simple silhouette and flatter your upper body. Delicate fabrics like lace and chiffon make this flirty style of sleeve feel especially dainty. Claire Pettibone was among the designers who got in on the fluttery sleeve trend.

To check out all the Bridal Fashion Week galleries, plus wedding dress advice and more, go to theknot.com/frontrow.