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.
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50 Second-Look Wedding Dresses Perfect for Dancing the Night Away
Strapless Flare Gown
Rock a princess gown for the ceremony, then slip into something less fussy.
Willoby ($995)
Convertible Maxi
Beach wedding? Kick off your heels and dance by the bonfire in a breezy maxi.
Show Me Your Mumu ($184)
Off-the-shoulder Ruffle Dress
This is how you do off-the-shoulder.
C/MEO Collective ($225)
Sequin Gown
PSA: Sturdy straps will keep your dress from falling down when your fave song comes on.
Dress the Population ($308)
Column Gown With Leg Slit
Traditional column dresses aren’t super easy to move in. But a high slit changes everything.
Jenny Packham ($273)
Plunging Wrap Dress
Swish from one end of the dance floor to the next.
Joanna August ($695)
Sequin Sheath
Transform the off-white sequins to gold with the brush of a hand. Magic.
Galvan ($1,295)
Color-block Gown
Who says you need to keep things traditional for the party?
Mac Duggal ($398)
Wide-leg Jumpsuit
We said it before and we’ll say it again: Jumpsuits are a dance floor’s BFF.
Halston Heritage ($475)
Sequin Fringe Cocktail Dress
Made for KiraKira on the dance floor.
Oscar de la Renta ($7990)
Long-sleeve Sequin Dress
You knew the sequins were coming.
Dress the Population ($254)
High-neck Gown
Quite possibly the most flattering neckline of all time.
Laundry by Shelli Segal ($147)
Flamenco Lace Gown
As if you needed an excuse to get married in Spain.
Bronx and Banco ($345)
Lace Racerback Midi
Just as wow-worthy as the first dress.
Jonathan Simkhai ($478)
Embroidered Sheath
Prim and proper has never looked so fun.
Alberta Ferretti ($809)
Sequin Column Dress
A white faux fur shrug is the cherry on top.
Marc Jacobs ($995)
Halter Gown
If this is gown number two, we can’t even imagine gown number one.
Tadashi Shoji ($748)