Short Wedding Dresses

Short Dresses for Every Kind of Ceremony

A short wedding dress can be the one you wear from the very start. Plenty of brides simply feel more like themselves in a shorter hem, and it can feel much easier to wear through the day. The shorter length also puts more focus on the shape of the dress, your neckline and the shoes you choose. Short white wedding dresses feel right at home at courthouse and city hall ceremonies. They can look just as lovely at a bigger celebration too. For something with a little more coverage through the shoulders, short sleeve dresses are worth a look.

Finding the Right Short Wedding Dress Length

The length can change how the whole dress feels, so start with what you already know you’re comfortable wearing. A mini sits above the knee and can feel playful for the wedding day. Midi and tea-length styles give you a little more length and still keep that lighter feel of a short wedding dress. It’s worth looking at where the hem actually falls on you too, since the same dress can sit differently depending on your height. The neckline can help narrow things down from there. Spaghetti strap dresses give the dress a more delicate feel through the neckline. The right length is usually the one you feel good in as soon as you put it on.

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When you’re choosing a short wedding dress, think about how the whole dress feels once you’re wearing it, including the fit, neckline and hem. A fitted mini can feel quite dressy, and softer shapes can give the look a more relaxed feel. Try walking around in it and see where the hem sits once you start moving. Bachelorette dresses can give you more playful white options when that suits the style you have in mind. A short dress can also be a lovely second look later in the night when you’re ready for a shorter second look.