Whether you’re newly engaged or planning your bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or honeymoon, white dresses are probably feeling super irresistible right now. When shopping for your bridal wardrobe, your wedding dress is, of course, the most important style on your shopping list. But before you walk down the aisle in a beautiful gown, you’ll definitely want a few casual-chic or cocktail-style dresses to celebrate your upcoming marriage from your engagement party to your bridal shower and rehearsal dinner and maybe even for an after-hours celebration following your reception or a post-wedding brunch.
For a classic look that feels feminine and fresh, modern lace dresses are one of our favorite styles for a quintessential bridal look from figure-flattering wraps to modern midis and simple sheaths. For your bridal shower or post-wedding brunch, a daytime look that’s feminine is perfect from sweet eyelets to trendy puffy-sleeve shapes and styles with delicate embroidery or in a floral print. If you’re hosting a bachelorette getaway, relaxed vacation styles with a bohemian feel are on point from lace-trimmed midis to asymmetrical hemlines and breathable cotton styles that can stand up to the heat.
Your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and late-night celebrations are an opportunity to dial it up with a dressier look such as a fitted lace sheath with a sexy low-back, a figure-flattering mini with a sheer lace overlay, or a silhouette with a bustier-style top to highlight your neckline and arms.
If a modern lace dress with a little more edge sounds appealing, try an illusion-style dress with nude lining and a see-through hemline or an ultra-feminine style with black detailing for contrast. You can even wear a modern lace dress for your actual wedding if you’re looking for a low-key look, having an intimate ceremony, or saying “I do” at city hall.
