The ‘Curtain Dress’ Is Officially Spring's Prettiest Dress Trend

glamour.com:

have landed, and the timing could not be more perfect. The days are longer, the sun's out, and I, like I'm sure many of you, am currently in the throes of searching for the perfect for the 87 weddings I'm attending this summer.After scrolling page upon page of pretty pastel dresses on my favorite e-tailers like and , I've seen one dress trend really come to dominate the digital rails: the curtain dress.We've seen it on the in September (although we weren't quite ready to jump on the trend in those chilly temps).

All the brands from Alaia to Stella McCartney showcased their nuanced interpretation of the Greek Goddess gown—draped dresses and sculptural columns that make the wearer look like mythological monarchs.The spring 2025 versions involve plenty of strategic ruching at the waist or hips to create an ultra-flattering effect on the body, the resulting draped effect mimicking elegant stage curtains, which lends itself to the name.

There's a whiff of Victorian regality about it that we love.Emerging London label Standing Ground sent beautiful down the runway, while Alaia gave the trend an with dramatic cutouts at the waist.

Short dresses got the curtain treatment too. Stella McCartney created a in a sweet, lilac hue featuring the delicate draping from the shoulders to the mini-skirt.It's easy to see why all our favorite brands and influencers are hopping on this trend.