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The Carolyn Bessette Wedding Dress of the ’90s Is Back—Here Are 10 Versions Under $500

Wedding celebrations are getting more casual and intimate by the day. Unsurprisingly, fashion choices are reflecting this shift, and many of today’s chicest affianced are channeling Carolyn Bessette’s iconic ’90s bridal style—with silky, slinky slip dresses. We love these unfussy frocks because they’re dance-floor and dessert-buffet-ready—so we rounded up our favorite bargain versions on the market.

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Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Cowl Neck

For the easy, breezy bride. 

Shona Joy ($280)

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Courtesy of Everlane

Shift

A little bit minimalist, a little bit boho.

Everlane ($88)

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Courtesy of Reformation

Column

Add a chapel veil and call it a day.    

Reformation ($498)

 

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Courtesy of Revolve

Mini

Ready for the after-party.

Alice & Olivia ($295)

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Courtesy of Bec + Bridge

Wrap

All the Greek goddess vibes.   

Bec + Bridge ($500)

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Courtesy of Fame & Partners

Cutout

Go ahead, show off that Pilates back.

Fame & Partners ($229)

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Courtesy of Silk Laundry

Tank

Pirate boots, optional. 

Silk Laundry ($170)

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Courtesy of Stone Cold Fox

High Neck

Modesty meets “dang, girl.”

Stone Cold Fox ($450)

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Courtesy of Nordstrom

Midi

Your fave nightie—but make it fashun.  

Topshop ($68)

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Courtesy of Farfetch

Lace Detail

We call this one “lingerie chic.”

Ryan Roche ($458)  



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