Today's Wedding Style Secret

Rihanna showed up to her first Cannes red carpet–for her first-ever starring role in a film–in a custom Dior Haute Couture gown with a coordinating cathedral length coat, which she sported off-the-shoulder. Without the jacket, Rihanna's look is every bit classic bridal; but the added shape and interest of the silk coat (and adding petite specs) made this look as irreverent as it was elegant.

Get the Look: Carolina Herrera Fall 2017 Bridal Look 1, price upon request, carolinaherrera.com.

Lily Donaldson arrived to the premiere of Loveless at the Cannes Film Festival in Dior Spring 2017 looking equal parts romantic and rebellious. While traditional in shape, the semi-sheer corset and skirt's cool factor (which revealed the statement viscose briefs Dior showed for the season) made the overall look feel effortlessly edgy at an otherwise over-the-top event.

Get the Look: Christian Dior Spring 2017 corset and skirt, price upon request, dior.com.

Bella Hadid is no stranger to wearing looks that could double as the chicest bridal gowns around on the red carpet, but this custom Alexandre Vauthier gown with a thigh-high slit and sweetheart neckline could easily suit the bride seeking an Old Hollywood feel with a super sexy silhouette.

Elle Fanning looked stunning in her signature modern-princess style at the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony gala in a custom Vivienne Westwood ballgown with artful hand painting at the back. The look, which seems ideal for a rule-breaking bride, was just avant garde enough to turn heads, but looked like classic perfection from all angles. The gown, we'll admit, looks familiar. It's is a riff on a classic silhouette Westwood is best known for in her Couture and bridal range, dubbed Bird of Paradise. Dita Von Teese wore a cobalt version for her wedding to Marilyn Manson, and the dress in all iterations, colors and customizations is available on special order.

Get the Look: Vivienne Westwood gown, price upon request, viviennewestwood.com or (917) 893-3556.

The Victoria's Secret Angel stunned on the red carpet at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival–in bridal. Lima wore a stunning Naeem Khan bridal look from his latest Spring 2018 collection for the event, proving that sleek, fashion-forward bridal looks as chic on the red carpet (and just as special) as it does for the aisle.

Get the Look: Naeem Khan strapless "Brentwood" gown, price upon request, naeemkhan.com.

Bella Hadid channeled a chic, edgier version of '90s prom vibes for the Christian Dior After Party in Paris, proving that there is a cool-girl way to wear a ball gown and girly tendrils. This style star's secret? Adding touches of black to edge up her white look's sweet feel, layering on dainty extras and keeping her hair straight and slick.

Brie Larson took the plunge with a super deep V-neckline for the London premiere of Kong: Skull Island. The Oscar winner's look–which concealed and revealed expertly–was a prime example of how to balance sophistication and sex appeal. Brides to be who are looking to show off their assets should be taking notes.

Get the Look: Ralph & Russo Spring 2017 Haute Couture Look 14, price upon request, +44 (0) 20 8878 5399.

Emma Stone's gold and alabaster drop waist gown with a tiered fringe skirt was historic in multiple ways–it was not only the gown she wore for her first Oscar win, but was also likely one (if not the last) of Riccardo Tisci's red carpet gowns for Givenchy before he takes on his new role at Versace. While this look was flawless on Stone for her career's biggest night to date, it would also be ideal for the aisle if you added a simple veil.

Dakota Johnson looked radiant in a gold-toned satin Gucci gown at the 89th Annual Academy Awards. She paired the look with a vintage Cartier necklace (read: genius) and the subtle gold hue of her dress is just as wedding worthy as ivory. Fashion risk-takers take note: The look's high shoulders and draped waist keep this chic–and from skewing MOB.

Nicole Kidman looked effortlessly long and lean in a sleek Armani Privé halter neck gown on the Oscars red carpet. Her decision to pair the champagne look with a bold red lip and ruby earrings by Harry Winston made the look her own (and paired well with her strawberry blond locks).

Get the Look: Naeem Khan "Medina" gown, price upon request, naeemkhan.com.

Newcomer Sofia Boutella wowed on the carpet in a breathtaking Chanel Haute Couture gown from the latest runways. Her crystal-encrusted, feather-skirted mermaid silhouette would also wow down the aisle–and look just as good for a wedding paired with the edgy Chanel Fine Jewelry ear cuffs she donned for the awards.

Get the Look: Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2017 Look 65, price upon request, chanel.com.

Hailee Steinfeld looked ultra-elegant yet romantic and whimsical as a presenter at last night's Academy Awards. Her Ralph & Russo Couture gown's high neck, ruffled back and sheer inset skirt with metallic appliqués was an age-appropriate choice for the starlet, but the cut of the gown and her sleek hair and smokey eyes gave this younger A-lister a sophisticated side.

Get the Look: Ralph & Russo Couture Spring 2017 Look 30, price upon request, +44 (0) 20 8878 5399.

Nina Dobrev's semi-sheer look from Dior Spring 2017 for the 89th Oscars Vanity Fair party was the epitome of bridal badass. Her styling of the gown with a slim gunmetal choker and a choppy bob was a perfect complement to the gown's sporty vibes.

Not into wearing white? Teresa Palmer's custom Prada gown for the Academy Awards was a perfect, fashion-forward display of how to be an aisle ice queen.

Get the Look: Oscar de la Renta pleated chiffon-paneled lamé gown, $9,990, net-a-porter.com.

Karlie Kloss looked sleek and statuesque on last night's red carpet, pairing a minimal Stella McCartney gown with a Nirav Modi diamond floral choker and earrings. Her look would perfectly suit the bride who considers herself more of a modern gallery girl than a hopeless romantic.

Get the Look: Stella McCartney "Mirabella" gown, $3,780, net-a-porter.com.

Naomie Harris' high-low hem was Raf Simon's first red carpet foray for Calvin Klein, and he succeeded in creating a look that was equal parts aisle-worthy, chic and sporty. Mimic the hemline for an easy transition from the ceremony to your after party–and be sure to pair the look with shoes that are just as jawdropping, like Harris' mismatched bejeweled sandals.

Chrissy Teigen's Zuhair Murad gown on last night's red carpet was equal parts sexy and sophisticated, pairing a thigh-high slit with a watteau train and a waist-cinching belt. The mom and mogul's look would be ideal for a city wedding–be it in Miami, New York or on an L.A. rooftop. A bride should accessorize a look of this ilk exactly as Teigen did–bold earrings, box clutch, veil not necessary.

Rosamund Pike stepped out in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture for the world premiere of A United Kingdom at the Paris Theatre in New York City. Rather than the leading lady requisite gown, Pike opted for a short and sweet Couture caped mini–a style note worth taking for brides looking to stand out without donning a ball gown for their moment in the limelight. To keep the look more elevated and less ingenue, the always chic actress styled the look with metallic Giuseppe Zanotti mules, a mussed knot and a soft berry lip.

Nicole Kidman proved that all the things that were once ruled too 80's for the aisle–like ruffled mermaid skirts, silver sequins paired with sheer insets and puffed off-shoulder sleeves all work. The actress wowed as she ushered in some much needed maximalism to the Golden Globes red carpet with a runway look from Alexander McQueen's Spring 2017 collection.