Looking for Short 2nd dress?!?!

Cupcakes4 · August 2010

I am looking for a short whtite cocktail length dress to change into so that I can dance more easily.. any suggestions on where to look or what designers make short wedding dresses? I dont care where it comes from, I just want something that still makes me look like a bride, but that I can dance in into the wee hours of the morning! Have looked at Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th ave, on Kleinfelds website (although I havent been - I live in Boston), j. Crew etc. but dont know what designers to check out that might make short dresses as well... I have time, wedding isnt until next July! but as I already have my wedding dress, figured I'd start looking for this one too! THANKS LADIES!

nhelene · August 2010

David's Bridal has a few cute ones. Be sure to look at both their wedding dresses and their party dresses. I bought my post-reception 'little white dress' at White House Black Market.

I did find that white cocktail dresses oddly disappeared from department stores in the Spring. I had a whole wishlist of formal short white dresses made up, and they all went out of stock sometime around March. It took a lot of searching to find ANYTHING white that wasn't an eyelet lace sundress.

One way to make sure you look 'bridal' all night is to keep your headpiece on. If you think the veil will annoy you look at tiaras or fascinators.

opalsky007 · August 2010

Nearly every designer out there does right now because they're popular! Priscilla of Boston has some of my favorites, but I have also seen them everywhere from David's Bridal to Amsale.

unplainjane · August 2010

get a short bridesmaid dress. enzoani makes cute ones in ivory.

aliwest_86 · August 2010

Oh try David's Bridal they the most cute short dresses.. Here are just a few...

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Dress-Featuring-3D-Floral-Appliques-ES9895_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Ruched-Organza-Sheath-Dress-WG9887_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-satin-A-line-with-beaded-waistband-detail.-VC9832_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Organza-tea-length-with-Metallic-Embroidery-VW8897_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns

Good luck

amylydia23 · August 2010

A girl on my local board had a great dress made by an etsy designer. It looked great so that is always something to consider especially because it would be completely custom. I second Priscilla of Boston and since you said you were in Boston you should definitely make an appointment there.

hz80408 · August 2010

Jenny Yoo has some gorgeous ones!

I'm not sure on your price range. I think they start at $300.

barkerspud · August 2010

Not sure if you are a member of RueLala, Indeeli, or BillionDollarBabes (the online trunk show sites) but I got a stellar ABS short off-white dress for 85 bucks, I've seen it come up a few times since so it might be worth keeping an eye on those sites for good deals A lot of it is off season and you might find something from late spring/early summer.