These Engagement Party Dresses Are So Good, He Might Propose Twice
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You’re throwing a fête! Can I come? In exchange, I’ll help you find the perfect engagement party dress. No matter your style, body type, theme, or season, I’ve got something here for you.
I’m in that part of my twenties where my peers seem to be getting hitched every day. That is to say, I’m inundated by bridal content with a consistency that borders on annoying. And these days, what was once a wedding day seems to be stretched out over the course of a wedding six months. We’re at the first step—the engagement party—but then comes the bridal shower, bachelorette, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, party, after-party, morning-after brunch, and who knows what else you’ve concocted. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
Before you get bogged down with details like RSVP fonts, pesky DJs, and comfortable heels, you’re hopefully in the phase that’s pure joy. Relish in that, and try to enjoy the process of shopping for all these outfits and occasions because it is supposed to be something that makes you smile, not something that stresses you out. After all, you’re getting married! And that’s damn exciting. Here, find 26 dresses that I’ve deemed perfect for your engagement party.
Organza Layer Mini Shift Dress
Take on the transparent trend in a way that still feels modest with this midi from Theory.
Colors: Black, White
Sizes: 00-16
Velia Crystal Floral Strapless Mini Gown
Flowers for the bride-to-be, of course.
Colors: White
Sizes: 0-10
Linen Dali Dress
Here’s a low-key linen dress that you can wear on repeat for all your summers to come.
Colors: White, Capri Orchard, Hot Pink, Pink Deco Surf, Ink Mirror Daisy, Electric Eden
Sizes: 0-14
Rosie Pintucked Cotton Dress
Don’t be fooled by the plain front, the back of this Molly Goddard frock features draping and pintucking for added interest. Goddard just launched bridal, too, by the way.
Colors: White
Sizes: XXS-M
Kaia transparent Floral Silk Open-Back Sleeveless Midi Dress
You’re hot, and you know it. It’s your party, so you’re allowed to be show-stopping.
Colors: Cowrie, Noir, Peony
Sizes: 00-12
Lily Dress
For the cottagecore bride, this sweet number is as quaint as they come.
Colors: Black, Optic White
Sizes: 34-46
Daphne Mini
Depending on your wedding dress, you’ll dance the night away with a bustle in the back; consider this your practice run.
Colors: Ivory
Sizes: 4-16
Fluted Sleeve Knitted Bodycon Midi Dress
Ted Baker perfectly walks the line of posh and modest here with this knitted midi.
Colors: White, Black
Sizes: 2-14
Amberly Blazer Dress
You’re a power couple, so you might as well dress like it.
Colors: White
Sizes: XS-L
Le Sable Floral Beaded Mini Dress
Staud’s beaded minis have eternal appeal for pretty much any occasion. This is just a great excuse to buy one.
Colors: 7 options
Sizes: XS-XL
Monique dress
Slip dresses are still having their moment in the sun. If that’s the look you’re going for, Rails has the one for you.
Colors: Ivory, Navy, Mermaid, Black, Cedar
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Crystal Heart Back Dress
Business in the front, party in the back. I love the mod feel of this one, which is shoppable on Amazon.
Colors: White, Powder Pink, Black
Sizes: XS-XL
Fusion Fold Cowl-Neck Sleeveless Maxi Tank Dress
Unlike parents, I’m allowed to have favorites—and this is mine. I have no plans to marry anytime soon, but...should I buy this anyway?
Colors: White
Sizes: 0-10
Akaia Dress
This Cult Gaia mini makes me think of Meredith from The Parent Trap, and we all want to be her, right?
Colors: Off-White, Black
Sizes: XXS-XL
Dimitri Draped Crinkle Cotton Mini Dress
See here: the tousled look done so well. This one is for the bride who’s effortless.
Colors: Ivory
Sizes: 0-10
Off-White Silk Satin Mid Length Slip Dress with Silk Flower
Trying saying it out loud to yourself right now. “Thanks, it’s Rodarte.” See, it feels good, doesn’t it?
Colors: White
Sizes: 0-16
Poplin Dress with Side Pockets
This dress from Elie Saab is pure elegance.
Colors: Powder White
Sizes: 4-10
Pia Dress
In case you’re the casual type, this is perfectly understated. Wear it to work on Friday and your engagement party on Saturday.
Colors: Ivory, Black
Sizes: XS-XL
Alight Lace-Trimmed Ramie Bustier Mini Dress
A romantic sundress for a romantic occasion.
Colors: Ivory
Sizes: 2-12
White Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
First of all, it’s Chloé; hello. Secondly, this shape! I can’t resist.
Colors: White
Sizes: XS-3XL
La Robe Capa Rib-Knit Maxi Dress
I am so jealous of people who can pull off the bareback, side boob look. You know, the Zoë Kravitzes of the world. She’d look wildly gorgeous in this, and so would you.
Colors: White
Sizes: XS-L
Lexi Silk Bubble Mini Dress
This dress is timelessly cute enough on its own, but with the silver metal straps exclusive to Moda Operandi, it’s a fashionista’s dream come true.
Colors: White, Black, Brown
Sizes: 0-12
Jacquard Fringe Maxi Dress
Ladies who dance need dresses that move, and this one qualifies.
Colors: White
Sizes: 0-12
Ruched Cotton-Blend Halterneck Midi Dress
I can envision you wearing this in the back of a vintage convertible, being driven away with cans rattling behind.
Colors: White
Sizes: 0-10
Mineral Midi Dress
Would I style it in this way? Absolutely not. but the feathered dress alone with a great platform heel would be such a good look.
Colors: Cream
Sizes: XS-L
Boucle Floral Trim Mini Dress
There’s just something about a short skirt, long sleeve combination that feels so right.
Colors: White/Gold
Sizes: 0-8
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