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Who can blame brides who have started wearing more than one piece of clothing on their wedding day, including the best wedding evening gowns? From the beginning of the ceremony to the conclusion of the reception—and any additional festivities afterward—they were in the spotlight, guaranteeing multiple looks throughout the festivities. Whether you call it reception attire, send-off attire, or evening attire, there are plenty of festive options to keep your evening entertained. Besides, who wants to dance for hours in long trains, veils, and layers of tulle when you can change into outlandish numbers like feathered miniskirts or skintight chainmail petticoats?
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From crystal trim and oversized sequins to body-hugging cutout crepe and satin silhouettes, a plethora of all-white and metallic looks graced the runways lately, making it clear that whimsy abounded this season (whether brides were the inspiration or not). Miu Miu, Khaite, Markarian and Area offer some of the most striking iterations. However, bridal collections have also been in the designer’s spotlight, with spectacular bridal-specific offerings from Christopher Kane, Molly Goddard and Stadt.
Regardless of which section if you’re shopping, a little white dress, a silver sequined shift dress, or an ivory blazer are all possible options. It’s just how you interpret them. Plus, options like this don’t require fittings or private appointments like traditional wedding dresses. From lustrous satin and cupcake minis to sequins, fringe, feathers and rhinestone embellished midi dresses, scroll to discover the best after-wedding parties dresses, shop now. 32323232
