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If you’re getting married anytime soon—whether it’s in a massive wedding or a smaller courthouse affair—you’re no doubt stressing over what to wear. The options are endless, and for the fashion-loving bride, it can be particularly difficult to find “the one.” Many of the gowns you see in salons are overly traditional, overly revealing, or, yikes, really overpriced. Even if you do manage to find the dress of your dreams, you might have to order it a year in advance—then cross your fingers you’ll still love it on the big day.
That headache might explain the movement toward alternative bridal looks, from ivory suits to non-bridal dresses that aren’t even white. Hey, rules are meant to be broken! Instead of a sweetheart gown, consider a sleek jumpsuit and blazer, for instance, a combination we loved on Celia Rowlson-Hall. Or take your cues from Mandy Moore, who walked down the aisle in a petal-pink tulle Rodarte gown, or Emily Ratajkowski, who went with a bold saffron suit for her ceremony. If you still want a white dress but are crunched for time, there’s a bevy of options from the recent ready-to-wear collections out now, like Simone Rocha’s ivory blouson frock. Making it yours is as easy as clicking “add to cart”—no bridal appointment necessary.
Below, shop five fresh alternatives to the staid wedding dress, plus the shoes and accessories you’ll need to complete the look.
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