You can plan out the perfect menu and spend hours curating playlists; but when it comes down to it, there’s really just one item that’s front and center on the big day, and that’s your wedding dress. From picking out the right style to managing alterations to juggling multiple options (do you really want a different dress for the ceremony and the reception? For the after-party? How many gowns does one person need?), it’s a lot—even if you’re planning a courthouse affair. We’re here to streamline the process, with our edit of the best wedding dresses you can buy online.
If you don’t have a dream design in mind and are feeling stuck on where to start, you may want to consider your venue. Are you hosting a beach ceremony? If so, opt for breezy, looser styles in airy fabrics that err on the laid-back side to be in line with the seaside setting. (Think: off-the-shoulder styles in shell white or an asymmetrical dress, loosely knit with pearlescent beadwork.) Are you headed to City Hall? Go sleek, modern, and maybe even short—without the confines of a strict dress code, this is your chance to experiment. If you’re planning a more formal fête, you may want to lean into tradition with a bridal look that stars full-skirted organza and floor-sweeping styles. Not all white dresses are created equal.
The Best Wedding Dresses, According to Vogue:
The Classic Ball Gown
Danielle Frankel Drew taffeta gown
Read moreThe Silk Draping
Victoria Beckham gathered waist dress
Read moreThe Square-Neck Dress
Rebecca Vallance Vanilla Dreams gown
Read moreThe Dramatic Cape
The Own Studio organza peekaboo gown
Read moreThe Structured Bodice
Danielle Frankel Lette gown
Read moreThe ‘90s Halterneck
Halfpenny London Cheryl dress
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It starts with getting a sense of what’s out there; so to help kick off your search, we pulled together a range of wedding dresses that’ll suit every setting, dress code, and personal style.
The A-Line Ball Gowns
Looking to go traditional? There’s no beating a full-on, fairytale-inspired dress. These dramatic designs are built to be show-stoppers—even if you pick one with a slightly shorter hemline, like the taffeta option below from Self-Portrait.
