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Goodbye, Sweetheart Necklines: Kirsten Dunst Wore the Pretty Wedding Dress Trend Brides Will Prefer in 2026

By Swedan Margen

Goodbye, Sweetheart Necklines: Kirsten Dunst Wore the Pretty Wedding Dress Trend Brides Will Prefer in 2026

It's official: there's a vibe shift afoot. The classic sweetheart neckline can always be revisited in the future, but right now, I'm craving a more easygoing elegance. Kirsten Dunst, the patron saint of cool-girl effortlessness, wore a relaxed off-the-shoulder maxi dress on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, making a simple statement: boho is back.

This shift isn't just about a neckline; it’s about an entire feeling. The vibe is less perfect, more poetic. We're embracing clothes that drape rather than hold, fabrics that allow for movement, and silhouettes that are less constricting. This aesthetic is a quiet rebellion against anything too rigid or forced, favoring instead a sense of freedom. If this sounds appealing, keep scrolling to shop our favorite laid-back white dresses with off-the-shoulder necklines. Whether you're collecting inspiration for a bridal moment or not, it's high time to revisit the boho trend.

Kirsten Dunst wears a white lace off-the-shoulder dress on the TIFF 2025 red carpet

On Kirsten Dunst: Julie De Libran gown; Gianvito Rossi shoes; Anita Ko bracelet

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Dima Ayad Off-the-shoulder tiered metallic lace maxi dress

Dima Ayad

Off-the-shoulder Tiered Metallic Lace Maxi Dress

This is strikingly similar to Dunst's dress.

Nightcap Lanai Positano Off-The-Shoulder Tiered Lace Maxi Dress

Nightcap

Lanai Positano Off-The-Shoulder Tiered Lace Maxi Dress

Petite Eyelet Garden Midi Dress

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Petite Eyelet Garden Midi Dress

Astr the Label Dorian Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress

ASTR the Label

Dorian Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress

I love the contrast between this flirty dress and sturdy boots.

Peixoto Wyatt Dress

You'l want to zoom in on the lace trim.

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