Wedding Dress Toppers, Capes, and Cover Ups

In this chilly time of year, it's easy to see why some brides might be searching for a topper or cover-up for their wedding dresses. But it's not just a great way to stay warm; it's also a style statement and a great way to give your wedding gown a second look. Capes and jackets were all over the runways for current bridal trends.

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Bridal topper image credits and shopping sources: 1. Turtleneck Lace Bolero from PolinaIvanova on Etsy 2. Ivy Leaf Wedding Cape by Married in the Morning on Etsy  3. Damaris Cape by Gibson Bespoke on Etsy 4. Floral Lace Cape and Wedding Dress Topper from BARVINsalon on Etsy

Wedding Dress Toppers, Capes, and Cover Ups for the Bride

Not only will you be on-trend, church-appropriate, pretty, and warm with these looks --many can make a strapless or sleeveless wedding gown look like an entirely different dress! No need for a dramatic outfit change or an expensive second look. Here are a few of our favorite bridal capes, wedding dress toppers, and other layers to give your bridal gown a unique touch. 

The best part of wearing a topper or cape is the versatility of these looks. If modesty is a concern during a church ceremony, you can just put on one of these and take it off for the reception. You can also use any of these to dress up a simple dress for an after-party style or for a pre-wedding reception.  In this edit, we explore the light and floaty lace and sheer layers, but if you're planning on a fall or winter wedding, you may want to check out our other edit, which includes more faux fur shrugs, wraps and capes, and winter bridal jackets fropicture-perfect winter wedding style.

It's also a great option for the indecisive among us; if you can't decide between sleeveless and strapless, now you don't have to! Go with the strapless wedding dress, then add a topper, cape, or long lace gloves, and you'll have the look of a long-sleeve gown. They truly transform a dress and give you two looks. Some guests will think you changed your entire dress just with a quick swap of sleeves.

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Image credits: 1. Marnie Topper by Jenny Yoo for BHLDN 2.  Lace Bolero from Nordstrom   3 . Trickling Capelet from BHLDN4.  Faux Fur Bolero by Eliza J at Nordstrom 5.  Embroidered Caplet by Wedding Belles from Nordstrom6. 7. Little lace shrug from Ann Taylor 8. Sadie Feather wrap from BHLDN