It could be that Nicola Peltz-Beckham wore one when she tied the knot with Brooklyn recently, or perhaps it’s the way they provide ample space for accessorising, but we are obsessed with square neck wedding dresses.
Though they’re simple, chic and maintain the right balance between retro and modern, square neck wedding dresses aren’t as common as you may think. People tend to favour a sweetheart, off-the-shoulder, halterneck or plunging alternative for the simple fact that there are more of them in stores.
Take note from Nicola, though, and you’ll see how universally flattering a square neck wedding gown can really be. Offering enough coverage for those with bigger busts, while also lending a complementary shape to those with smaller chests, the silhouette makes its case as to why necklines are one detail that shouldn’t be overlooked when shopping for your ‘big day’ frock.
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The exact square neck wedding dress Nicola wore to say “I do” in was a product of Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s team. It apparently took a year in the making, plus two trips to the Rome HQ and two US fittings (as well as the head seamstresses journeying to Miami on the) to make sure every detail was immaculate. Though yours might not need as much TLC, you’ll still want it to look just as perfect.
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Wedding dress shopping is a difficult task at the best of times, never mind when you’re looking for one with a specific shape neckline, so we’ve done the groundwork and have found 15 similar-but-different square neck wedding dresses. Worth particular mention? The closest silhouette we could find to Mrs Peltz-Beckham’s herself was from cult-favourite Galvan. The brand’s Hampshire satin-crepe gown features a square neckline (of course), is framed by two wide straps and follows your every curve before extending out at the back with what’s known as a ‘chapel-length train’.
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