Brides-to-be here admired the royal gown from afar, but then searched out the barest, strapless, most embellished dresses available for themselves. They are too restrictive,” he added, trying to come up with a polite reason for the unsold goods. Darcy Miller, an editor-at-large for the magazine Martha Stewart Weddings, said she was noticing more classic, simpler bridal dresses paired with dramatic veils. Just like Ms. Markle’s (although her veil was 16 feet long — probably not in the future for American brides). Ms. Markle wore a simple diamond tiara once worn by Queen Mary; of course, that was a royal privilege — a loan from Queen Elizabeth — but stores do sell simple tiaras and embellished veils.

Source: New York Times May 22, 2018 18:15 UTC