A wedding dress is arguably the most important piece of clothing you’ll purchase in your life—but that doesn't mean it has to be the most expensive! It’s actually entirely possible to score your dream dress without the quadruple-digit price tag. Here as proof, 15 fabulous frocks that come in under $500.
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15 Wedding Dresses Under $500 (That Look Like a Million Bucks)
Mermaid Silhouette
We swoon for a glamorama train paired with dainty lacy epaulets.
Azazie ($449)
Straight-laced
Getting hitched in the heat? An option like this sheer, open-back maxi lets you do the full-length thing, but comfortably.
Rachel Zoe ($495)
Caped
It's your wedding day—if you want to wear a chic as hell superwoman cape, well, you should.
ASOS ($261)
Breezy Grecian
Oh yes. We're all about pared-down lines and comfy cuts for today's beach bride.
Show Me Your Mumu ($228)
Beaded Details
Simple and statuesque—until you notice the iridescent trimming and widened straps (which also happen to be super flattering).
Lulus ($119)
Off-the-shoulder
With its intricate beading, chapel train and champagne underlay, this gown's price tag forreal looks like it's missing a zero on the end.
Azazie ($349)
Embroidered A-line
A-line, V-neck gowns are universally flattering—but the floral embroidery on this one makes it special.
Lulus ($117)
'90s-inspired
Modern and minimalist...with a hint of Carolyn Bessette.
Reformation ($498)
Bell Sleeves
Ultra-flattering flared sleeves are everywhere. Why not invite them to your laid-back wedding?
Laundry by Shelli Segal ($295)
Jumpsuit
You didn't think we'd get through this list without a jumpsuit dress alternative, now did you? (We die for these whimsical shoulder bows.)
Floravere ($495)
Victorian Romance
OK, OK fine—we cheated our price cap here by one Andrew Jackson. But how could we not for this lacy, low-backed number that looks like it costs ten times as much? Fashun on a budget, baby.
Reformation ($528)