16 White Dresses That Prove Wedding Reception Outfits Are a Thing
Anjerika Wilmer
Anjerika Wilmer
Full-time grad student and all-around creative type, Anjerika leaves no avenue unexplored. Though a tried-and-true fashion girl, she counts art history, architecture and good design as constant sources of inspiration. Most importantly, she's always in a Vienna state of mind.
You only get married once, so you might as well make it an affair to remember, amirite?! Why restrict yourself to one poufy ball gown when you can have two drama-inducing wedding dresses for guests to ogle over? Our point exactly. From your "I dos" to the reception to the after-after party, a quick and swift dress swap — à la Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle — will give you a second chance to shine. RSVP yes to these 16 cocktail dresses that are ready to boogie down on the dance floor.
Self-Portrait Azaelea Guipure Lace Dress ($350): Into the guipure lace.
Reformation Butterfly Dress ($278): BRB, getting hitched just so we can rock this stunner all wedding weekend.
Aidan Mattox Promenade Dress ($190): Raise the bar (and wow-factor) with a halter neckline and fanciful fringe.
Bronx and Banco Mademoiselle Dress ($1,100): Glass slippers unfortunately not included.
Ewa Herzog Tiered Crew Neck Dress ($1,560): Those flutter sleeves are straight-up "I do" gold.
Finders Keepers Static Dress ($175): This strapless number is ready to stun.
Karla Spetic Curved Hemlines Dress ($457): Pared-down minimalism done right.
Marchesa Notte High Low Cocktail With Flower Petals ($845): We're not swooning, you're swooning.
& Other Stories A-Line Cotton Dress ($85): Give this classy, yet fabulous frock a twirl.
Needle & Thread Aurora Dress ($453): We're simply enamored with this dress, combining old with new.
Fame & Partners Pleated Belted Gown ($299): This Grecian-inspired gown is just the right amount of sexy for a black-tie affair.
Mango Sequined Gown ($300): Steer clear of tradition with a party-ready sequined gown.
Cinq a Sept Jeanette Dress ($445): Simplicity is key here, ladies.
Alice McCall The Zen Dress ($450): Make way for a badaboom-worthy entrance.
Watters Pepper Mini Dress ($400): Just add jewel-covered sandals for a seaside venue.
H&M V-Neck Dress ($70): Score this bombshell dress on a dime.
DÔEN Bijou Dress ($325): Puffy sleeves and a smocked bodice are the wedding update we've been waiting for.
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Anjerika Wilmer
Full-time grad student and all-around creative type, Anjerika leaves no avenue unexplored. Though a tried-and-true fashion girl, she counts art history, architecture and good design as constant sources of inspiration. Most importantly, she's always in a Vienna state of mind.