15 photos that show how wedding dresses have evolved over the last 100 years

The INSIDER Summary:

• Wedding dresses have changed significantly in the last century.
• INSIDER spoke to Mara Urshel, the co-owner of Kleinfeld Bridal, to learn about the biggest trends in bridal fashion over the past 100 years.
• Notable trend include floaty dresses in the 1910s, the introduction of the ballgown in the 1950s, and today's sleeve trend that was re-introduced by Kate Middleton in 2011.

The classic white wedding dress has stayed in fashion since the days of Queen Victoria — but bridal fashion trends have changed significantly over time.

To find out how wedding gowns have evolved, INSIDER spoke to Mara Urshel, the co-owner of Kleinfeld Bridal— the famous boutique featured on the TV show, "Say Yes to the Dress"— and conducted some research into bridal fashion history.

Here's how wedding dresses have changed over the last 100 years.

In the 1910s, brides wore loose dresses.

In the 1910s, many brides wore floor-length, floaty dresses in which they could move more easily. As Bridal Guide points out, dancing at weddings became custom during this era, with dances like the turkey trot coming into fashion.

Wedding gowns in the 1920s were more sophisticated flapper-style dresses.

Bridal fashion was hugely influenced by the flapper style of dress that was popular at the time. Many brides opted for a white dress with a high scoop neckline, a straight, slim fit, and a low waist. And don't forget a lacy, romantic veil.

Brides in the 1930s kept it simple in silk or rayon dresses.

Wedding dresses were typically simple in the 1930s, with figure-skimming silhouettes, high necklines, and long sleeves.

"Thinking of my mother’s dress, and she got married in the '30s, she didn’t have a ballgown," Urshel said. "It was kind of like a more slim, silk dress."

Brides who couldn't afford silk would wear rayon dresses to achieve a similar look, according to Refinery29.