The Kate Middleton Outfit That Embraced Some Of 2025's Biggest Bridal Trends

In addition to being the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton has established herself as a champion of classic style. Her tasteful outfits look professional and pretty, and they have made folks around the world want to emulate her choices into their own wardrobe. In fact, one ensemble that the princess wore is on trend with wedding looks that have been growing in popularity. At a VE Day event on May 8, Middleton wore a belted white blazer atop a bohemian white skirt. She styled the outfit with layered pearl necklaces, a black clutch purse, and a black bow in her hair. And we're no doubt going to see this royal-approved look on more and more brides throughout the year.

Middleton's outfit is a great example of how separates can look elegant while also being feminine. Bridal separates are a modern dress alternative that trended during the 2024 wedding season, and they're not slowing down anytime soon. The best thing about separates is that they can help a bride achieve design balance. They're appropriate for a formal ceremony but aren't too traditional for a lighthearted and more casual reception. And with the right pieces, separates can be dressed up to be super feminine for a maximalist wedding or worn more subtly depending on the bride's taste.

Loud luxury is becoming more prevalent, and people are incorporating the trend into their walks down the aisle. Today's bridse want to show off their unique attributes with maximalist updates to the classic wedding routine. This is especially evident in the types of wedding ensembles that are being chosen. The typical ball gown or A-line wedding dress is being transformed into new formats like jumpsuits or separate pieces and embellished with large capes or veils and other accessories to make a bold statement. Other boundary-pushing bridal sets include a bra top with an exposed mid-section. 

Celebrities have also made a large influence on wedding fashion with their choice of stylish attire. We spotted the next big bridal trend at the 2025 Oscars when "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo wore a white gown blinged out with floral embellishments, and Kate Middleton's VE Day look will surely be used as inspiration for a new normal in wedding wear. The Princess of Wales showed off a playful way to update the traditional all-white bridal look, with a small hint of color for contrast. She also included a subtle touch of femininity by styling a black bow in her hair. Hair bows are the accessory of the moment because they're cute and adaptable, perfect for any bride that wants to feel like a princess on her big day. They're a great wedding-day hair accessory, and brides that want to go bold with their details could consider a dress with a chic bow on the gown itself.