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Balletcore and Bridalcore Are Trending This Fall, Here’s How You Can Combine the Two to Stay on Top

Supermodels, singers and fashion icons alike are all hopping on one style or the other.

Ananya Panchal

Balletcore and bridalcore at NYFW

White knee socks with a bow and shiny silver pointed pumps.

This fall is seemingly the season of pastels and flowy dresses. With the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Margot Robbie’s showstopping press tour looks, in addition to Taylor Swift’s viral “The Eras Tour” outfits, 2023 has reached peak femininity in the fashion department.

Bridalcore

TikTok influencer Greta Louise got married in Portugal and documented her entire wedding planning process and the milestone day. The Bachelor alumna Hannah Godwin did the same—and we’re still thinking about all of her stunning wedding week bridal looks in France.

Additionally, Kelsey Merritt, Gigi Hadid and other supermodels are constantly making the case that wearing white after Labor Day is a necessity.

Balletcore

Out are the days of skin-tight bodycon dresses and in are flattering, A-line silhouettes, ballet flats and dainty bow accessories. Hailey Bieber is leaning in to her former ballerina days and sporting the sweet, no-fuss shoe, and the TikTok fashion community can’t stop coming up with new ways to incorporate hair bows into everyday style.

Barbiecore fuchsia has taken a step back while more muted, soft pink shades have come out to play.

We’re staying on top of the trends and making it easier for you to do so, too. Below are five pieces that blend the gorgeous balletcore and bridalcore aesthetics so you can stay extra chic and stylish this fall.

Shop six pieces that seamlessly blend the two trends below.

Lulus Rexie Rose Gold Satin Bow Pointed-Toe Ankle Strap Heels, $49 (lulus.com)

Lulus heels

These gorgeous, bow-embellished heels would pair perfectly with any bridal look while adding a subtle pop of color.

Urban Outfitters Ribbon Hair Bow Barrette Set, $10 (urbanoutfitters.com)

Urban Outfitters bow

Bows are in! Don’t fall behind the trend.

Beverly & Beck Satin Lace Trim V-Neck Midi Dress, $32.86 (pacsun.com)

Pacsun dress

This super chic satin dress is affordable and features a flattering curved silhouette.

Sam Edelman Felicia Luxe Ballet Flat, $89.95 (samedelman.com)

Sam Edelman flats

These white ballet flats pair perfectly with any outfit and will soon become a closet staple.

Princess Polly Krysten Mini Dress, $70 (us.princesspolly.com)

Princess Polly dress

This super cute puff-sleeve mini dress includes a sweet lace V-neck detail and cinched waist.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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