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Is your closet ready for wedding season? Here, find a sensational selection of special occasion dresses in sumptuous fabrics with stand-out embellishments. Short and long silhouettes. Vibrant colors and subtle neutrals. Feminine lace and dazzling metallics. Whichever you choose, you’ll look fabulous in all the photos (and you may just upstage the bride).
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Langhem Women’s Angie Gown (Blue)$390$189.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Cocktail Dress (Jade)$720$219.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Chiffon Gown with Beading (Teal)$1095$369.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Gown with Ostrich Feathers (Platinum)$816$319.00 -
Sachin + Babi Women’s Saba Dress (Watermelon)$595$199.00 -
Langhem Women’s Elisa Gown (Cobalt)$350$159.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Pearlized Faux-Leather Shift Dress (Champagne)$285$109.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Lace Blocked Ponte Midi Dress (Black/Nude)$285$109.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Fit-and-Flare Dress with Embroidered Bib (White/Black)$285$109.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Spider Lace Dress (Black/Nude)$285$109.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Embroidered Sequin Shift Dress (Champagne)$265$99.00 -
Tracy Reese Women’s Herringbone Printed Jersey Lace Sleeve Sheath Dress (Hydrangea)$328$159.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Gown with Beaded Bodice (Champagne)$270$159.00 -
Langhem Women’s Ida Sequined Gown (Sequin/Black)$420$169.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Hepburn Sunflower Jacquard Dress (Eclipse/White)$275$99.00 -
Langhem Women’s Elisa Gown (Black)$350$159.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Beaded Neck Gown (Royal Blue)$990$299.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Beaded Neck Gown (Sage)$990$299.00 -
Langhem Women’s Angela Gown (Moet)$390$149.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s V-Neck Gown with Lace (Black/Nude)$290$179.00 -
Langhem Women’s Elizabeth Gown (Blue)$300$149.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Strapless Draped Gown (Black)$350$189.00 -
Langhem Women’s Monet Gown (Coral)$300$149.00 -
Langhem Women’s Mona Lisa Gown (Ombre)$300$149.00 -
Langhem Women’s Monet Gown (Latte)$300$149.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Black/Platinum)$512$169.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Stretch Crinkle Metal (aqua green)$420$179.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Dress (Deep Magenta)$544$189.00 -
Phoebe Couture Women’s Brocade Dress (Electric Blue)$318$149.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Allover Studded Cutout Ponte Dress (Black/Silver)$285$109.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Studded Ponte Knit Dress (Black/Gold)$285$109.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Long Sleeve Beaded Ponte Dress (Black)$285$109.00 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s Cabaret Dress (Turquoise Multi)$398$199.00 -
Tracy Reese Women’s Stretch Doubleface Slim Shift Dress with Rosettes (Ash/Black)$378$189.00 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s Le Disco Dress (Silver)$498$249.00 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ottoman Colorblock Dress (White/Black)$290$99.00 -
Parker Women’s Dulce Strapless Fit-and-Flare Dress (Poinsetta)$286$139.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Coated Rose Embellished Sheath (Black)$285$109.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Beaded Cocktail Dress (Black/Nude)$564$219.00 -
Parker Women’s Isabel Cap-Sleeve V-Neck Beaded Dress (Black)$396$199.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s V-Neck Pleated Gown (Raspberry)$695$264.00 -
Sachin + Babi Women’s Aurelie Dress (Floral Print)$695$229.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Flutter Top Dress (Champagne)$502$199.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Beaded Lace Cocktail Dress with Tulle Trim (Black/Nude)$695$239.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Cocktail Dress (Toffee)$418$159.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s V-Neck Lace Print Dress (Oyster)$395$149.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Sequined Cocktail Dress (Black)$438$169.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s V-Neck Gown (Coral)$460$179.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s One-Shoulder Rosette Dress (Ivory/Black)$504$154.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Printed One Shoulder Gown (Lagoon)$795$279.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Stretch Crinkle Metal (Everlasting Jade)$420$179.00 -
Parker Women’s Claudette Bow-Front Open-Back Fit-and-Flare Metallic Dress (Gunmetal)$352$179.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s One-Shoulder Pleated Cocktail Dress (Poppy)$495$64.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Lace Dress with Open Back (Black/Black)$465$169.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Lace Dress with Open Back (Black/Cherry)$465$169.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Sleeveless Belted Dress (Raspberry)$395$159.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Sequined Cocktail Dress (Gold)$575$169.00 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s La Seine Dress (Turquoise Multi)$368$179.00 -
Sachin + Babi Women’s Valentine Dress (Floral Print)$395$139.00 -
Rachel Roy Women’s Spider Mesh Dress (Black)$398$169.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Gown with Sequins (apricot)$588$119.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Gown with Beaded Waist (Navy)$275$149.00 -
JS Collections Women’s One-Shoulder Gown with Rosette Detail (Amethyst)$260$109.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Lace Embellished Gown (Geranium)$1095$369.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s One Shoulder Colorblock Dress (White/Black)$189$99.00 -
Aida Women’s One Shoulder Jersey Dress (Red)$330$99.00 -
Ted Baker Women’s Cap Sleeve Sequin Dress (Gold)$375$189.00 -
Sachin + Babi Women’s Hayne Maxi Dress (Grey Floral Print)$450$129.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Sequined Deco Dress (Black/champagne)$198$79.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Sweet Pea Polka Dot Print Short Sleeveless Dress (Black/White)$398$139.00 -
Langham Women’s Bette Mesh Bodice Sweetheart Gown (Mushroom)$300$94.00 -
Sachin + Babi Women’s Christiane Dress (Navy)$275$109.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Boucle Cocktail Dress (Black/White)$575$169.00 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Metallic Boucle Cocktail Dress (Peach)$575$169.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Draped Side Dress (Aquamarine)$425$169.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wilful Innocense Braided Maxi Dress (Navy)$349$159.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wilful Innocense Braided Maxi Dress (Steel)$349$159.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Cap Sleeve Gown with Draped Bodice (Teal Green)$598$184.00 -
Langhem Women’s Valentina Gown (Bronze/White)$300$149.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Adrienne Dress (Potpourri)$375$89.00 -
Parker Women’s Katrina Dress (Eclipse)$352$139.00 -
Rachel Zoe Women’s Ricky Dress (Beige Combo)$315$119.00 -
Rachel Zoe Women’s Hannah Printed Dress (Black Combo)$345$119.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Belted One-Shoulder Gown (Ivory/Black)$568$174.00 -
Aida Women’s Faux Leather Corset Dress (Black)$395$129.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Primrose Long Gown With Sheer Bottom (Black/ivory)$595$199.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Lace Sleeveless Sheath Dress (Navy)$168$89.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Cobra Border Gown (Watermelon Multi)$345$114.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Dress with Metallic Appliqués (Black)$526$164.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Lace Cocktail Dress with Beading (Mint)$695$239.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Daisy Lace Dress (Black/Nude)$330$129.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Sheer Contrast Dress (Cream)$425$169.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Beaded One Shoulder Gown (Berry)$169$89.00 -
Terani Women’s Ruched Cap Sleeve Embellished Dress (Black)$748$259.00 -
Phoebe Couture Women’s Boucle Dress with Belt (Multi)$190$99.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s V-Neck Sheath Dress (Paradise Pink)$325$109.00 -
Rachel Roy Women’s Colorblock Sheath Dress (Emerald/Black/Nomadic Beige)$368$159.00 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ottoman Colorblock Dress (Black/Ivory/Red)$290$99.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Aster Pleated Dress with Ruffle (Eclipse)$295$109.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Lace Cap Sleeve Dress (Pink/Black)$395$139.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Isabelle Ombre Gown (Vibrant Fuchsia)$275$109.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Lace Up Dress (Off white)$495$189.00 -
Ted Baker Women’s Slash Neck Sparkle Midi Dress (Black)$275$139.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Strapless Brocade Peplum Dress (Poppy Multi)$325$109.00 -
Phoebe Couture Women’s Belted Day Dress (Blue)$170$94.00 -
Plenty by Tracy Reese Women’s Gold Dot Jacquard Combo Frock Dress (Black/Gold)$268$129.00 -
Muse Women’s Embroidered Flower Dress (Red)$168$74.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Strapless Lace Mermaid Gown (Black/Nude)$360$149.00 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s Parisienne Dress (Noir)$398$199.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Winnie Jacquard Dress with Back Bows (Vibrant Fuchsia)$350$129.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s V-Neck Gown with Beading (Navy/Silver)$199$99.00 -
Minuet Women’s Strapless Party Dress (Champagne)$98$54.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wonderment Lace Insert Fan Dress (Black)$299$129.00 -
Aida Women’s One Shoulder Jersey Dress (Royal)$330$99.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s One Shoulder Lace Dress (Night Sky)$245$84.00 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Cocktail Dress (Pink)$695$239.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Gown with Lace Detail (Teal)$139$79.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Dress with Embellished Skirt (Grey)$460$184.00 -
Minuet Women’s Strapless Floral Dress (Coral)$98$54.00 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Floral Sleeve Ottoman Dress (Sea Green)$310$59.00 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Floral Sleeve Ottoman Dress (Sky)$310$59.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Embellished Waist Dress (Navy)$590$149.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Sequined Cocktail Dress (Platinum)$502$199.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Long Sleeve Dress with Beaded Lace (Black)$690$169.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Bustier Dress (Black/Black)$378$124.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Banded Satin Cocktail Dress (Black/Nude)$185$79.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Surplice Lace Dress (Black)$149$79.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Banded Cocktail Dress with Lace (Black/Nude)$325$139.00 -
Terani Women’s Cocktail Ruched Capsleeve Embellished Dress (Silver)$748$259.00 -
Vivienne Westwood Women’s Orchid Plaid Dress (Multi)$820$329.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Stretch Lace Dress (Black/Nude)$430$169.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Pansy Sleeveless Dress (Black/ivory)$325$119.00 -
Sachin + Babi Women’s Narula Dress (Multi Flower Print)$295$99.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Lasso Diamonds Vivienne Dress (Black)$322$99.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Lasso Diamonds Luciana Dress (Black)$294$59.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Dress with Sheer Back Bodice (Black)$390$109.00 -
Parker Women’s Clarence Sleeveless Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black/White)$363$179.00 -
Parker Women’s Olivia Dress (Black)$330$129.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Foiled Lace Dress (Black)$440$169.00 -
Aida Women’s One Shoulder Jersey Dress (Black)$330$109.00 -
Marina Women’s Pretzel Lace Short Dress (Taupe)$169$89.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Chiffon Dress with Gathered Bodice (Black)$260$119.00 -
Taylor Women’s Lace Top Dress with Bow (Ivory)$148$74.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Rosette Dress (Rose)$420$169.00 -
JS Collections Women’s Colorblock Cocktail Dress (Black/Dust)$250$109.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Foil Faux Wrap Dress (New Tan/Gold)$395$129.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Scoop Neck Dress (Black)$544$199.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Beaded Surplice Dress (Blush)$169$89.00 -
Minuet Women’s Sequined Dress with Fringe (Black)$98$54.00 -
Taylor Women’s Dotted Fit-and-Flare Dress (Sky/white)$138$54.00 -
Minuet Women’s Tulip Dress with Pleats (Cream)$89$49.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Embellished Shoulder Dress (Watermelon)$295$99.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s One Shoulder Draped Dress (Watermelon)$295$99.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Slinky Knit Beaded Halter Gown (Silver)$179$99.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Lace Detail Dress (Black/Nude)$502$179.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Stripe Dress (Black/Gold)$502$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Platinum)$502$89.00 -
Aida Women’s One-Shoulder Draped Dress (Emerald)$330$99.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Lace and Mesh Dress (Black/Nude)$198$59.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Long Sleeve Jersey (Navy)$590$139.00 -
Mason by Michelle Mason Women’s Contrast Strapless Dress (Ivory/Black)$495$64.00 -
Gabby Skye Women’s Sleeveless Fit and Flare Lace Dress (Steel/Champagne)$108$54.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Off-Shoulder Dress with Beading (Black)$220$79.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Colorblock Dress with Stud Detail (Cobalt)$274$104.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Ottoman Harlow Dress (Black)$366$74.00 -
Minuet Women’s Peplum Jewel Waist Dress (Teal)$98$54.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sequined Gown (Silver Nude)$580$269.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Vertical Stripes Lana Dress (Green Combo)$358$69.00 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s Champagne Sheath Dress (Noir)$398$199.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Short Sleeve Crewneck Dress (Moonshadow)$395$159.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Tucked Dress (Plum)$408$169.00 -
Ted Baker Women’s Makala Printed Dress (Bright Pink)$275$54.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Colored Tile Gabi Dress (Blue/Green Combo)$378$74.00 -
Minuet Women’s Party Dress with Soutache Trim (Coral)$106$54.00 -
Ted Baker Women’s Lace and Pleats Dress (Black)$275$139.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Open-Shoulder Lace Dress (Black/Nude)$274$104.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Amaryllis Lace Dress (Eclipse)$325$119.00 -
Rachel Roy Women’s Zipper Neck Dress (Black)$368$149.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sequined Fit-and-Flare Dress (Navy)$470$219.00 -
Marina Women’s Metallic Lace Dress (Periwinkle)$169$89.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Drape Back Dress with Jewel Detail (Black)$220$79.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Short Dress (Charcoal)$460$179.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Strapless Dress (Black Platinum)$460$139.00 -
French Connection Women’s Summer Spells Maxi Dress (Nocturnal)$248$109.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Martine Dress (Majolica)$595$149.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Dress with Tiered Skirt (Gold)$280$89.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Embroidered Dress with Beading (Gold)$560$259.00 -
Marina Women’s Short Lace Dress (Black)$149$79.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Beaded Chiffon Sheath Dress (Ocean Breeze)$395$129.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Embellished Waist Dress (Black)$590$149.00 -
Aijek Women’s Rebirth Lace Panel Dress (Black)$249$109.00 -
Aijek Women’s Rebirth Lace Panel Dress (White)$249$109.00 -
Aijek Women’s White Lies Lace Dress (Grey)$289$129.00 -
Aijek Women’s White Lies Lace Dress (Navy)$289$129.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wilful Innocence Weaved Bodice Dress (Clouds Print)$289$129.00 -
Marina Women’s Lace Dress (Taupe)$169$89.00 -
Marina Women’s Lace Tiered Dress (Black/Nude)$119$69.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Sleeveless Lace Dress (Black)$325$109.00 -
Terani Couture Women’s Strapless Tiered Gown (Nude)$584$239.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Ivory)$440$199.00 -
Trina Turk Women’s Carnighan Metallic Dress (Bronze)$348$169.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Printed Cap Sleeve Dress (Pink Multi)$430$199.00 -
Rachel Roy Women’s Arabian Tile Print Halter Dress (Arabian Night Multi)$398$159.00 -
Minuet Women’s Pleated Dress with Rhinestone Trim (Mint)$112$54.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Ponte Knit Dress (Nectar)$425$84.00 -
Aida Women’s Lace Trim Dress (Black)$395$129.00 -
Mason by Michelle Mason Women’s Asymmetrical Ruffle Dress (Cobalt)$437$64.00 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Cap Sleeve Lace Dress (Grape)$365$119.00 -
Minuet Women’s Floral Illusion Dress (Pink)$98$54.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress (Black/Platinum)$502$84.00 -
Parker Women’s Lydia Dress (Plaid Tye)$286$109.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sleeveless Printed Sheath (Pink Multi)$320$149.00 -
Torn by Ronny Kobo Women’s Danni Dress (Black/Gold)$338$69.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Nicollete Dress (Limeade)$495$119.00 -
Minuet Women’s Embroidered Flower Dress (Black/champagne)$106$54.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Sleeveless Soutache Dress (Coral)$189$99.00 -
Minuet Women’s Cap Sleeve Dress (Taupe/Yellow)$102$54.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Open Back Dress (Silver)$690$169.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Dress (Navy)$690$169.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Lace Fit and Flare Dress (Navy)$178$64.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Open Back Sequined Dress (Champagne)$690$169.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Gown with Beading Gown (Taupe)$722$169.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Sequin Lace Gown (Black)$139$74.00 -
Marina Women’s Metallic Lace Dress (Cafe)$169$89.00 -
Minuet Women’s Petal Dress (Black/Purple)$89$49.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Lace Dress with Jersey Skirt (Black/Nude)$128$79.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Feather Dress (Platinum)$545$214.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Short Dress (Purple)$564$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Dress with Lace Yoke (Blush)$525$204.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Dress (Seafoam)$525$204.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s Beaded One-Shoulder Gown (Navy)$169$89.00 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Dress (Bright Blue)$119$69.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished V-Neck Dress (Champagne)$502$199.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Black/Nude)$502$79.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Gown with Side Drape (Black)$620$124.00 -
Rachel Roy Women’s Mouline Crepe Mix Media Dress (Black/Natural White)$398$79.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Soutache Dress (Rose)$420$169.00 -
Parker Women’s Lexington Dress (Black)$352$139.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sheath with Contrast Shoulders (Orange/Silver)$380$169.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Ponte Knit Off Shoulder Dress (Black)$395$159.00 -
Phoebe Couture Women’s Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress (Coral)$300$139.00 -
Halston Heritage Women’s Crisscross Neck Dress (Lagoon)$345$139.00 -
Rachel Zoe Women’s Aurora Jacquard Dress (Wine)$295$129.00 -
Kay Unger Women’s Sheath with Sheer Yoke (Black)$320$149.00 -
Langhem Women’s Elena Lace Dress (Black)$190$89.00 -
Aijek Women’s Wilful Innocence Weaved Bodice Dress (Sage/Grey)$279$129.00 -
Parker Women’s Pipsy Dress (Black)$242$99.00 -
Minuet Women’s V-Neck Dress with Embellished Skirt (Pink)$98$54.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Embellished Dress (Periwinkle)$500$199.00 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded Stretch Lace Dress (Black)$790$179.00 -
Aijek Women’s Accidental Love Dress (Black)$305$89.00 -
Aijek Women’s Accidental Love Dress (Teal)$305$89.00 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Capsleeve Lace Gown (Parrot Green)$600$224.00 -
Sue Wong Women’s Halter Neck Dress (Charcoal Rose)$460$189.00 -
Marina Women’s Sleeveless Lace Dress (Cafe)$149$79.00 -
RED Valentino Women’s Leopard Dress (Animal)$965$429.00 -
RED Valentino Women’s Mesh Dot Dress (Black)$795$359.00 -
Rebecca Minkoff Women’s Logan Colorblock Dress (Navy/Camel/Moon)$298$149.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Faux Leather Panel Sheath Dress (Black)$285$94.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Embellished Sheath Dress (Black/Multi)$285$94.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Embellished Sheath Dress (Royal/Multi)$285$94.00