As you prepare for Spring Formal Markets, our 2026 Trend Report is here to help you shop with intention and confidence.

This season’s trends are infused with romantic details, playful touches and bold statements across bridal, homecoming and special occasion. From structured silhouettes to saturated colors, this report is full of looks your customers will love.

Join us March 30 – April 1 to discover these styles firsthand across three dedicated formal floors, home to must-source designers and the industry’s leading formalwear collections.

Bridal

This year’s bridal trends lean into soft details and structured forms. Featuring Bridgerton-inspired silhouettes, elevated textures, sculpted waistlines and thoughtful embellishments, these looks feel distinctly modern and whimsical.

• Off the Shoulder
• Lace Sleeves
• Cinched and Accentuated Waists 
• Sheer Panels
• Belts and Bows
• Tiered Layers
• Oversized Florals

Homecoming & Special Occasion

For homecoming and social occasion, this season’s styles are all about playful hemlines, structured bodices and dazzling accents, offering the perfect balance of timeless elegance and contemporary designs.

• Fit and Flare

• Sculpted and Corset Tops
• Bubble Hems
• Jeweled Accents
• Asymmetric Hem
• Ruffles & Draping

Accessories

Be on the lookout for personalized and statement accessories. Spanning from versatile separates to elegant add-ons, these bridal and formal accessories highly intricate, giving your customers the chance to up their sophistication as a plus one or bride-to-be.

• Novelty Clutch

• Bouquet Bag
• Celestial Jewelry
• Princess Gloves
• Scarves and Neck Wraps

Shoes

The anchor to any formalwear look, this season, look for refined classics that are comfort-forward, plus unexpected takes on traditional heels and wedges.

• Square Toe
  

• Kitten Heel
• Embellishments
• Romantic Texture
• Bridal Boot

Color and Print

For homecoming and formalwear, expect bold jewel tones and romantic pastels that photograph well for every special event.

• Yellow

• Lavender
• Bright Pink
• Printed Florals
• Icy Blue
• Navy
• Red and Berry Tones

From bridal to special occasion, source the season’s defining looks across all three formal floors, March 30 – April 1. Register today to attend Spring Formal Markets!