Did you get yet another wedding reminder in the mail today? Is your calendar full of “Save the Date”s this spring?
If so, it’s time to start dress shopping. You can’t wear your same go-to dress to all of these weddings, especially if they’re on back to back weekends, or within the same friend group!
This is your time to shine. To look your best, you’ve got to have a few different dresses for all the weddings you’re about to go to. Who knows, you may just catch the attention of your future partner, or make your current one go absolutely crazy over how good you look.
To make the shopping easier for you, we’ve made a list of all the best dresses for wedding season. Check out the top ten below.
1. Lace Florals
Nothing says spring like a good floral print.
But, since you’ll be stocking up on dresses for wedding parties, look for a floral that is all about elegance. Look for something with lace. Together, the combination of a fun, springtime print and a classic material like lace is sure to wow every guest in attendance.
If you have a mix of backyard weddings, beach weddings, and lavish bashes to attend, save this kind of dress for the fanciest wedding on your calendar.
Interested in just lace? There are plenty of designs out there to choose from.
2. Fun and Flowy
For a more relaxed feel, get something fun and flowy. Not only is this an iconic springtime look, but it’s beautifully feminine while still looking sophisticated.
Use a dress like this to play up your flirtatious side. Whether you’re looking to meet someone on the dance floor or look lovely next to your partner, you’re sure to turn heads.
3. Form-Fitting with a Flare
Sometimes, the best dresses for wedding celebrations aren’t about getting attention – they’re about commanding the room with confidence. Of course, the person who will be doing this all night is the bride. But, nothing says you can’t show off your good looks, too!
Get a dress that’s form-fitting to do the trick. You can opt for one that hugs your body from the top down, or a dress that’s form-fitting up top and opens into a flare at the bottom. This adds texture to the silhouette and shows off your confidence a little more than usual.
4. Unique Ruffles
Speaking of texture, try a few dresses with ruffles on for size.
Ruffles aren’t everyone’s first choice. But, they look just right when you find the style that matches your body and fits perfectly. Some dresses will use ruffles to accent the mid-section, kind of like a belt. Others will focus on the hem, or line the top of the dress and its sleeves.
5. Romantic Sleeves
Sleeves during spring may not be the obvious way to go when shopping for dresses for wedding parties. With so many romantic, flowy options to choose from, though, it’s a style worth considering.
There are plenty of dresses with romantic sleeves that are very breathable. Some are cut just above the knee, while others are longer. The sleeves may have a bit of a slit to encourage air flow even more, too.
Either way, this is not a style to overlook.
6. A Midi Dress
Whether you’re shopping for florals, looking for lace, or interested in the thought of unique sleeves, make sure you check the length of a dress. Sometimes, you hold something up on the hanger thinking it’s a maxi dress, only to find it’s a midi.
Don’t knock this ’til you try it! Midi dresses are one of the best dresses for wedding occasions out there. They are long enough to look classy, but not too long that you can’t be a little sexy.
Not to mention, a midi dress isn’t something everyone tries on. This is your way of adding a personal, bold touch to a classic wedding look.
7. An Off-the-Shoulder Maxi
Rather go in a maxi than a midi to your next wedding event? Find ways to make the maxi unique. Many ladies will be opting for such a style since it’s flowy and comfortable while still appropriate for their friends’ big day.
Consider wearing something off-the-shoulder. Sleeves like this are huge this spring and look amazing on a maxi. Plus, such a style allows you to let your hair down or pick it up, without being too busy with a maxi dress.
8. A Halter Maxi
If you’re pretty set on putting your hair up for a wedding, try a halter maxi. Halters are a special touch to any length dress, actually.
These are great for ladies who like showing off their shoulders and arms, or who want to cover up their chest a bit. A halter accents the body in all the right places, all while looking effortlessly beautiful.
9. A Long Button Down
Another long dress style to choose from is a button down. Button downs may go just past the knee as a midi or hit the ground as maxis. The real beauty of this style, though, is that it allows you to make a dress from the store something unique.
You can choose just how many buttons to have done or undone. As the dress becomes a bit tighter or a little looser, you create room to play with certain accessories or maybe add a belt rather than doing more buttons.
The choice is up to you, and the dress is sure to reflect a style that is entirely your own.
10. Something with a Slit
One button can be the difference between looking a little boring, or totally sexy. To show off a bit in another way, look for dresses with a slit.
Be mindful, though; some slits will go all the way up the leg while others will stop a little lower. Keep tastefulness in the back of your head, since you are going to a wedding.
Still, if your legs are your best feature, show them off! Find a slit that works well with your body, and don’t forget the shows to match.
Dresses for Wedding Bridesmaids
It’s one thing to look for dresses as a wedding guest, and another to find the perfect outfit to be a bridesmaid in! Sometimes, this is the job of the bride, while others, the bride lets her ladies decide on a dress.
Whatever your role is in an upcoming spring wedding, get this detail just right. As much as the bride is the center of attention, her best friends deserve to look beautiful, too.
For tips on finding the ultimate affordable bridesmaid dress, click here. You can also leave us a comment if you have any thoughts.
