Twenty pounds of beading, a ten foot train—you’ve never envisioned getting married in anything else. There’s just one tiny problem: None of the above is exactly dance floor-friendly. We’re definitely not suggesting you give up your dreams of walking down the aisle in a striking gown, but we are suggesting going all Meghan Markle and changing into something a little more twirl-worthy. Here are 50 second-look dresses that bring the party.
50 Second-Look Wedding Dresses Perfect for Dancing the Night Away
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Published Aug 27, 2018
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Ruffle Off-the-shoulder Dress
A different kind of flutter sleeve.
Cinq a Sept ($445)
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Strapless Flare Gown
Rock a princess gown for the ceremony, then slip into something less fussy.
Willoby ($995)
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Pop-over Midi
Because you want to show off the shoes.
Vince Camuto ($168)
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Slit Crepe Gown
Major Angelina Jolie leg vibes.
Dress the Population ($288)
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Sequin Flutter Maxi
We’d wear this to every party if we could.
Attico ($2,943)
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Lace Sheath
Lace = built in ventilation for summer weddings.
Bardot ($119)
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Convertible Maxi
Beach wedding? Kick off your heels and dance by the bonfire in a breezy maxi.
Show Me Your Mumu ($184)
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Long-sleeve Lace Mini
One word: sultry.
ML Monique Lhuillier ($395)
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Off-the-shoulder Ruffle Dress
This is how you do off-the-shoulder.
C/MEO Collective ($225)
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Sequin Gown
PSA: Sturdy straps will keep your dress from falling down when your fave song comes on.
Dress the Population ($308)
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20s Inspired Midi
That flapper life.
Pisarro Nights ($130)
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Pop-over Gown
Just picture those ruffles on the dance floor.
Tadashi Shoji ($828)
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Knit Sheath
No jewelry needed.
Marina ($199)
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Column Gown With Leg Slit
Traditional column dresses aren’t super easy to move in. But a high slit changes everything.
Jenny Packham ($273)
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Feather Cocktail Dress
New Year’s Eve brides, this one’s for you.
Badgley Mischka ($795)
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Plunging Wrap Dress
Swish from one end of the dance floor to the next.
Joanna August ($695)
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Tulle Gown
Talk about embellishments.
Pisarro Nights ($248)
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Chiffon Midi
Get ready for your Marilyn Monroe moment.
Dress the Population ($198)
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Pearl Trim Midi
Ladylike is an understatement.
Gal Meets Glam Collection ($168)
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Sequin Sheath
Transform the off-white sequins to gold with the brush of a hand. Magic.
Galvan ($1,295)
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Color-block Gown
Who says you need to keep things traditional for the party?
Mac Duggal ($398)
Bergdorf Goodman
Front-zip Gown
Edgy brides, we got you.
Alexis ($307)
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Wide-leg Jumpsuit
We said it before and we’ll say it again: Jumpsuits are a dance floor’s BFF.
Halston Heritage ($475)
Bergdorf Goodman
Sequin Fringe Cocktail Dress
Made for KiraKira on the dance floor.
Oscar de la Renta ($7990)
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High-low Gown
Dra-ma-tic.
Alexis ($1,075)
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3d Lace Gown
Show some leg without actually showing leg.
Milly ($477)
Bloomingdales
Full Skirt Midi
Sparkly belt optional.
C/MEO Collective ($221)
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Sequin Slip Dress
Art Deco in dress form.
Basix Black Label ($474)
Bloomingdales
Lace Flounce Sheath
Garden party gold.
Adrianna Papell ($78)
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Trumpet Gown
Business below, party up top.
Hayley Paige ($4,670)
Bloomingdales
Long-sleeve Sequin Dress
You knew the sequins were coming.
Dress the Population ($254)
Bloomingdales
High-neck Gown
Quite possibly the most flattering neckline of all time.
Laundry by Shelli Segal ($147)
Bergdorf Goodman
Ombré Feather Cocktail Dress
O.M.G.
Pamella Roland ($5,390)
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Silk Dress
Silk just feels fancy.
Likely ($188)
Bergdorf Goodman
Off-the-shoulder Jumpsuit
You will actually wear this one again.
Alexis ($604)
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Sequin Mini
Partay.
Dress the Population ($198)
Bloomingdales
Flamenco Lace Gown
As if you needed an excuse to get married in Spain.
Bronx and Banco ($345)
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sequin Shift Dress
A little bit '20s and a lot fun.
Parker Black ($538)
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Tiered Gown
Twirling mandatory.
Solace London ($1,040)
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Lace Racerback Midi
Just as wow-worthy as the first dress.
Jonathan Simkhai ($478)
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Asymmetrical Tulle Gown
Do it for the flower crown.
Cinq a Sept ($318)
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Eyelet Ruffle Dress
Made for vineyard weddings.
Johanna Ortiz ($539)
Bloomingdales
Embroidered Sequin Midi
If Posh Spice were a wedding dress.
Nookie ($359)
Saks Fifth Avenue
Strapless Ruffle Dress
Life of the party.
Maggie Marilyn ($530)
Saks Fifth Avenue
Embroidered Sheath
Prim and proper has never looked so fun.
Alberta Ferretti ($809)
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Jacquard Fit And Flare
Shine on, baby.
Dress the Population ($208)
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sequin Column Dress
A white faux fur shrug is the cherry on top.
Marc Jacobs ($995)
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Halter Gown
If this is gown number two, we can’t even imagine gown number one.
Tadashi Shoji ($748)
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A-line Gown
Romantic. Ethereal. Comfortable.
Jenny by Jenny Yoo ($1,100)
