If You're Engaged, These Are the Best Wedding Reception Dresses to Shop
One of the things that sets the tone for a wedding is the dress. It often dictates where the wedding is held and the type of dress code that follows for the guests. Recently, we've seen a flood of weddings where the wedding dress is just one of the looks that is worn throughout the wedding weekend. With the rise of the reception look, more people are opting for after-party dresses to change into following the ceremony. Often, they're pieces that are less traditional, infuse current trends and shorter hemlines, and feel primed to get the party portion of the wedding going.
If you're looking for a dress to change into for your wedding reception, I've pulled together a list of the best after-party looks to shop. There are options for every style, from '90s-inspired satin minidresses and ornately embroidered sequin styles to halterneck silhouettes and dresses finished in a soft pastel for your something blue. Ahead, shop the best reception dresses to add to your wedding weekend wardrobe.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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