Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dresses Are Proof of the Star’s Style Evolution
When it comes to weddings, no one does them like the Kardashians. Kim Kardashian has been married a few times, and for each walk down the aisle, she wore a custom gown that made jaws drop. And though the reality TV star has always displayed a love of fashion, her style has become more sophisticated over the years. Here’s how Kim Kardashian’s wedding dresses are proof of her style evolution.
Kim Kardashian’s wedding dress in 2011 was a classic princess gown
Kardashian’s marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries in 2011 may have only lasted 72 days, but her wedding dress left a lasting impression.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Kardashian donned a strapless princess gown designed by Vera Wang. It featured a tulle ballgown skirt and a fitted lace bodice. Kardashian accessorized with a diamond headband, diamond drop earrings, and a flowing veil. She looked every bit the modern bride.
The look oozed glamour, and although the relationship was short-lived, most fans can agree Kardashian glowed as she floated down the aisle.
Kim Kardashian’s wedding dress for her marriage to Kanye West made a statement
Only a few years later, in March 2014, Kim Kardashian married music superstar Kanye West. And her wedding dress marked a stark departure from her previous wedding style.
Though the Skims founder is known for sporting daring looks, she opted for a conservative yet fashionable lace gown for her Italian wedding to West. And to say she looked amazing is an understatement.
Wedded Wonderland describes the gown as “elegant lace, with a sheer back and long train.” The dress also featured a mermaid silhouette, long lace sleeves, and a simple white cathedral-length silk veil.
According to Daily Mail, the custom-made Givenchy haute couture gown also had a hidden special meaning. West revealed that his bride’s dress was “supposed to match the wall of roses” — referring to the floor-to-ceiling white backdrop in front of which the couple exchanged vows.
However, they encountered a slight problem when photographer Annie Leibovitz pulled out of photographing the ceremony at the last minute. As a result, it took days to touch up the photos to the perfect color.
Though Kardashian’s 2014 wedding dress was vastly different from the gown she wore almost three years earlier, it was equally stunning and showcased her style completely differently.
Her style has changed since she stepped into the spotlight
No one can deny Kim Kardashian’s style has evolved over the years. In her pre-Kanye days, she often rocked bold prints, bandage dresses, and low-cut looks.
“I always thought I had really good style — until I met my husband, and he told me that I had the worst style,” the reality star told W Magazine in 2018.
As a result, he cleaned out her closet. When Ye got rid of the stuff he didn’t like, he threw out 250 pairs of shoes, leaving Kardashian in tears.
Even so, her style continues to evolve, and now that her marriage to West is over, she has expressed concerns about styling herself.
Those who have seen the star’s new reality show, The Kardashians, will remember how the KKW Beauty founder said that her ex-husband styled her for so many years that now she’s afraid to style herself.
“I got to a point where I would ask him for advice for everything — down to what I wear,” the reality TV star revealed (per Yahoo! Finance). “Even now, I’m having panic attacks, like, what do I wear?”
No matter what Kim Kardashian wears, she always turns heads. It will be interesting to see how her style continues to evolve.
