Are you marrying your own version of Prince Harry (or Prince William)? Then you need a gown suitable for a royal wedding. These dresses are stunningly similar to the ones worn by six of the most fashionable noble women, like Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.
By Danielle Bouchat-Friedman
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, wore a boatneck
haute couture gown by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy for her ceremony and a silk crepe gown with a high-neck collar by Stella McCartney for the private reception.
Recreate her look:
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- 1. This minimalist chic crêpe gown features a halter bodice, high neckline and contoured seaming detail for an elongated silhouette. White by Vera Wang high neck halter dress, pricing starts at $898; courtesy of David’s Bridal, multiple locations, davidsbridal.com
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- 2. With a bateau neckline and long sleeves, this fit-and-flare crêpe gown is sleek and sophisticated. Mikaella, style 2105, call for pricing; available at Bridal Garden, 900 W. Route 70, Marlton, N.J., (856) 988-8188, bridal-garden.com
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, wore a dress designed by costume designer Helen Rose when she wed Monaco’s Prince Rainier in 1956.
Recreate her look:
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- This high-neck gown is crafted in lace-appliqued net, with illusion long sleeves. A beaded waistband trims the skirt, with a tulle overskirt that cascades to a chapel train. Allure Bridals, style 9567, $1,505, available at Claire’s Fashions, 1312 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Del., (302) 798-1312, clairesfashions.net
Caroline
Caroline, Princess of Hanover (daughter of Grace Kelly), resembled a boho-bride on her wedding day, wearing a lovely 70s-era dress.
Recreate her look:
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- This dress features a dainty lace pattern, an illusion neckline and cape-like sleeves. Lara Amber lattice lace dress, $698, courtesy of David’s Bridal, multiple locations, davidsbridal.com
Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales, wore an Alexander McQueen ivory taffeta gown that was designed by husband-and-wife team David and Elizabeth Emanuel.
Recreate her look:
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- This classic organza ball gown was designed with three-quarter lace sleeves and a flattering sweetheart neckline embellished with over 4,000 beads.The organza skirt adds the perfect touch of drama. Oleg Cassini Organza three-quarter-sleeved dress, pricing starts at $898; courtesy of David’s Bridal, multiple locations, davidsbridal.com
Victoria
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, wore a stunning off-the-shoulder gown by Swedish designer Pär Engsheden.
Recreate her look:
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- 1. This satin fit-to-flare gown with draped asymmetrical off-the-shoulder detail is sleek, simple and super-sophisticated. Amsale, style Brighton $4,995, available at Elizabeth Johns, 46 St. James Place, Ardmore, Pa., (610) 649-8100, elizabethjohns.com
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- 2. This off-the-shoulder satin ball gown has it all: a directionally draped bodice, concealed side pockets and crystal buttons that trim the V-back and cascade down a chapel-length train. Enchanting by Mon Cheri, style 217119, $1,123, available at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington, Del., clairesfashions.net
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, wore a Victorian-inspired gown created by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.
Recreate her look:
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- 1. This long-sleeve Alençon lace V-neck gown features a silk A-line skirt. Anne Barge, style Brooks, $4,650, available at Elizabeth Johns, Ardmore, Pa., elizabethjohns.com
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- 2. This gown is embellished with lace appliques and has an illusion back accented with covered buttons, mirroring the button trim on the sleeves. The ball gown skirt and chapel train cascade into a scalloped hemline edged with eyelash trim. Allure Bridals, style 9366, $1,303, available at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington, Del., clairesfashions.net
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