Meghan Markle’s influence extends far beyond the tabloid headlines. Embellished gowns and fitted lace always have a place, but the freshest bridal fashions are unadorned dresses with sleek silhouettes.
1. Crop Tops
Campbell top, $250, and skirt, $550, by Tadashi Shoji, at BHLDN at Anthropologie, Chestnut Hill Square, Chestnut Hill, 617-527-3081, bhldn.com
2. Party Frocks
Tiered dress by White by Vera Wang, $398 at David’s Bridal, Sherwood Plaza, Natick, 508-655-6464, and University Station, Westwood, 781-251-9100; davidsbridal.com
3. Square Necklines
Colette gown by Alexandra Grecco, $2,700 at Ceremony, 53 River Street, Boston, 857-277-1669, ceremony-boston.com
4. Detached Sleeves
Gypsy gown, $4,280, and sleeves, $600, by Jane Hill, at Everthine Bride, 34 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont, 802-399-2630, and 91 Wall Street, Madison, Connecticut, 203-421-6222; shopeverthine.com
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5. The Markle Effect
A-line gown with shoulder pleats by Justin Alexander, $2,520 at Mariella Creations, 2192 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 860-529-8558, mariellacreations.com
6. Lace Jumpsuits
Milan jumpsuit, $1,298, and detachable overskirt, $336, by Maggie Sottero, at Blushing Bride, 215 Newbury Street, Peabody, 978-535-4141, blushingbride.me
Marni Elyse Katz is a regular contributor to the Boston Globe Magazine. Send comments to magazine@globe.com. Follow us on Instagram @bostonglobemag.