The Risqué Wedding Guest Trend Taking Fashion By Storm

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stunned at her brother's wedding in a custom, dusky pink ensemble from The New Arrivals by Ilkyaz Özel, featuring a column skirt and sheer, flowing top with cape sleeves. Her bold, yet chic look, showcased a visible pink bra, setting a new standard for wedding guest fashion. This daring style choice is part of a growing trend towards more risqué options, with many wedding guests opting for sheer pieces.

As a result, brands and designers are experiencing increased demand for sheer clothing, with some having to adjust their designs to meet this new demand. Hermione de Paula, a British designer, notes that clients are seeking to add an "ethereal sensuality" to their looks, inspired by red-carpet fashion and Paris runways.

Harriet Davey, a fashion journalist, "agrees that wedding guest dressing has become more liberated.".. with few rules to follow. She advises guests to ensure their undergarments are not too revealing. This article draws from insights provided by Harper.

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At the beginning of July, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attended her younger brother's wedding wearing a custom outfit from The New Arrivals by Ilkyaz Özel . In a dusky pink, she wore a column skirt matched with a sheer flowing top with cape sleeves, her pink bra entirely visible. It felt like a bold decision for a wedding guest but, at the same time, she looked impeccably chic.

Sexy without being overtly sexual, Huntington-Whiteley's look echoes the choices being made by an increasing number of wedding guests.

A result of this draw towards more risqué options, brands and designers have seen increased demand for sheer pieces, with many having to adjust their clothes to fulfill those desires. Hermione de Paula , a British designer specializing in embellished gowns, says she and her team had added linings to most of their pieces, only to find that people actually wanted to wear them without.

⁘It's not just for brides, either,⁘ she says of the trend, ⁘but for wedding guests looking to bring a sense of ethereal sensuality to their look. We've definitely noticed a rise in clients inspired by red-carpet fashion and sheer couture gowns fresh off Paris runways . They're now looking for event pieces that feel as bold and beautiful as a couture moment—and something sheer offers that perfect blend of romance, confidence, and artistry.⁘