Lisa Illis, head of womenswear design at M&S explores modern tailoring

This year, bridal fashion has officially entered a new era with more women swapping traditional wedding gowns for modern tailoring, thanks to Dua Lipa.

Before their much-covered three-day ceremony in Palermo, Sicily, singer, Dua Lipa and actor, Callum Turner tied the knot earlier this year at a legal ceremony at London's Old Marylebone Town Hall and it's safe to say her choice of a fitted midi skirt and suit jacket has massively influenced bridal style.

In the last year alone, UK women's fashion retailer M&S reports worldwide Google searches for women's wedding suits have skyrocketed by 1243%*. In response, Lisa Illis, head of womenswear design at M&S has provided her top picks for brides looking to explore modern tailoring.

Lisa says, "Over the last few months, we've seen a real shift in how brides are dressing on their wedding day. In 2026, many brides are moving beyond traditional wedding dress styles and are exploring contemporary tailoring."

Lisa adds, "On your wedding day, balancing comfort alongside style is crucial. A beautifully crafted and well-made suit does exactly this, offering brides a new level of confidence through exceptional fit, comfort and timeless style. Aside from style, wearing a suit on your wedding day is a wardrobe investment that can be worn and reimagined long after the wedding day. Think special occasions or even office attire."

For those wanting to follow in Dua Lipa's footsteps, Lisa has revealed her top tailoring picks for brides to be in 2026 include the M&S Ultimate Jacket & Trouser Set, the M&S Blazer & Trouser set and the JAEGER Jacket & Trouser set.

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