Modern bridal ball gown styles that make a voluminous statement. See what gowns are trending when it comes to bold ball gown fashion statements.
The ball gown has always been, and always will be, a favorite among brides. Modern ball gowns are pushing the boundaries of fashion with their bold volume. From layered textures, to oversized appliqué accents, ball gowns are getting bigger, bolder, and more fantastic than ever.
01. Pleated Tulle Swirls
An elaborate pleated tulle swirl gown that is nothing shy of a modern piece of art. The dramatic volume and movement to this gown are sure to make a statement like nothing else.
02. Tiered Ruffles
A stunning modern ball gown with an intricately textured, tiered ruffle skirt. A sheer high neck upper add to the drama of this contemporary style.
03. Asymmetric Tulle
A stunning asymmetric style by Viktor Rolf. A classic sweetheart neckline is met by a stunning architectural skirt with layers of tiered tulle.
04. Voluminous Layers
A stunning voluminous wedding style like nothing else. A mix of textures, and overlapping layers make for a style full of movement and fun.
05. A Touch of Florals
A gorgeous, romantic wedding style by Oscar de le Renta. The strapless bodice is adorned with delicate dimensional florals for a soft, feminine feel. A layered tulle and organza ball gown skirt add a voluminous finish to this stunning look.
06. Dramatically Draped
A stunning voluminous ball gown with a strapless deep-V neckline and a dramatically draped bow accented skirt.
07. Conservative Romance
A romantic, yet conservative high neck, long sleeve wedding style. This dress may have full coverage, but its lush tulle shirt is nothing shy of a bold, voluminous statement.
08. Enchanting Florals
A true fairy tale worthy ball gown. This dress starts with a stunning sweetheart bodice with sheer lace appliqué with embroidered beads and crystals. The voluminous floral patterned skirt adds a fantasy drama feel to the look.
09. Simple Glamour
A simple, yet glamorous sweetheart neckline ball gown with pleated bodice, and beautifully designed gathers in the skirt to create additional volume and intrigue.
10. Ruffled Layers
A show stopping style that has it all. A beaded bodice with subtle off the shoulder cap sleeves, and a voluminous tulle skirt made of layered ruffled fabric.
11. Tulle Pleating
A sweet feminine style made of a softer pleated tulle fabric with ruffled neckline accents. A soft style with undeniable volume.
12. Simple Volume
Simply elegant. A soft, simple wedding style with just the right touch of ball gown volume.
13. Regal Sophistication
A regal bridal style that is nothing short of sophisticated elegant. The intricately designed off the should bodice pairs with a classic tulle ball gown skirt in a stunning way.
14. Blushed Elegance
An elegantly designed blush ball gown with a voluminous tulle skirt and detailed beaded bodice.
15. Textured Tulle
Another voluminous tulle gown with gathered fabric to create a one of a kind textured style.
16. Drastic Layers
Drastic contrast is created with this uniquely styled gown. Layers of gathered tulle top a smooth tulle base for an eye catching look.
17. Sophisticated Two-Piece
Enchanted sophistication. This subtle two pice style is both classic and modern with its sleek voluminous skirt and polished off the shoulder bodice.
18. Waterfall Ruffles
Gorgeous layered fabric that cascades down the front and back of the gown like an elegant waterfall.
19. Voluminous Royalty
A regal ball gown fit for royalty. A voluminous skirt and long train add to the dramatic look of this sophisticated style.
20. Shimmering Satin
Shimmering satin pair beautifully with a sheer lace bodice with an elegant scalloped neckline and 3/4 length sleeves.
21. High Neck Illusion
A stunning high neck, illusion bodice with intricate beading and deep-V back. But the star is the show is the ruffled tulle ball gown skirt.
22. Peony Ballerina
A show stopping peony ballerina ball gown by Lazaro. Sparkle lace bodice with crystal trimmed lace lead into a eye catching layered tulle skirt, for an over the top romantic look.
23. Topaz Sparkle
Another stunning ball gown style from Lazaro. A crystal embroidered dragonfly bodice gives way to a layered trimmed tulle skirt. A luxurious, modern interpretation of a ball gown.
24. Bow Spine
A classic ball gown style with a spine of bows running down the back of the gown. A subtle way to add a contemporary touch to your bridal style.
25. Dimensional Floral Skirt
An oversized dimensional floral texture takes this classic cut wedding gown from traditional to contemporary chic.
26. Classic in Blush
A classic strapless ball gown with horsehair horizontal detailing and a in a light blush color to give the look a contemporary edge.
27. Unconventional Contemporary
Yolan Cris challenges modern day wedding fashion with this unconventional ball gown style.
28. Soft Romance
A soft, romantic take on a modern ball gown.
29. Contemporary Two-Piece
A contemporary two-piece ball gown style with an off the shoulder cropped bodice and full silk ball gown skirt.
30. High Neck Illusion
A high neck, full length sleeve, illusion bodice ball gown with intricately embroidered florals covering the entire dress.
31. A Contemporary Cut
A contemporary designed ball gown with delicately folded fabric for added volume.
32. Sheer Victorian
A Victorian inspired sheer two piece wedding gown. Both lace corset and skirt are semi sheer with layers of nude and ivory fabric for a light, romantic style.
33. Transparent Corset
Add some sex appeal to your ball gown bridal style with this breathtaking style by Galia Lahav. A sheer, crystal corset is paired with a full length tutu style skirt with asymmetric hemmed fabric.
34. Deep-V Illusion
Named "Snow White" by Galia Lahav, this gown is fit for a modern day fairytale. Illusion neckline with a deep-V is complemented perfectly by a swooping open back. A skirt of voluminous lace adds a traditional touch to this gorgeous princess style.
35. Feminine Tulle
A feminine ball gown style from Hayley Paige. Bodice consists of delicate floral beading and embroidery with rhinestone beaded straps. A layered tulle skirt created dimensional movement for a fairytale worthy style.
36. Rock Candy
A glitzy, girly ball gown. A rock candy bodice with deep-V is adorned with large scale crystals adding luxurious dimension. The skirt is made up of raw edge layered tulle for an edgy voluminous look.
37. Modern Traditional
A sleek modern ball gown, with classic influences. A semi-sheer high neck lace top flows beautifully into a delicately pleated satin skirt.
38. Bow Accents
A sleek, Cinderella style ball gown with unique arm bow accents. A stunning modern touch to a traditional classic.
39. Dimensional Roses
Add some dimension to your ball gown wedding style with this 3-D designed rose skirt. An artistic interpretation on modern wedding fashion.
40. Twisted Bodice
A sleek modern style by Oscar de la Renta with a uniquely designed twisted bodice to add a contemporary feel to a classic wedding style.
41. Pattered Contemporary
A contemporary take on a classic ball gown style with a plaid like checker pattern.
42. Modest Contemporary
A modest, contemporary bridal style with textured antique influences.
43. Origami Ball Gown
Origami like folds accent this contemporary take on the classic, ever so popular, strapless ball gown style.
44. Edgy Princess
A gorgeous princess style ball gown with just a bit of modern edginess. For the bride looking to add some sassy detailing to her bridal style.
45. Contemporary Beaded Bodice
This classic tulle ball gown is fitted with one of the most unique, and stunning contemporary bodices that we have seen. Intricate beading and a deep rounded V cut makes this style one of a kind.
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By Kathryn Schrotenboer