The Best Wedding Dresses

Starting dress shopping early? Or are you still searching for the gown of your dreams? We know it’s vital to find a wedding dress that speaks to your unique style and personality, and it can be a long process full of overwhelming choices and fittings. We did the research and found these top-rated wedding dresses, from formal vintage to casual boho, to help make your search easier!

Buying Guide for Wedding Dresses

Why purchase a wedding dress online?

We know what you might be thinking. Can you actually find a decent wedding gown online? The answer is yes, you can! We buy almost everything else online, after all. And it’s significantly faster, easier, and more affordable to buy a dress that way! Remember that just because they’re less expensive doesn’t mean they aren’t great quality. Many brides have found the perfect dress for them within the search results on Amazon.

Even if you end up having to send back a few dresses before finding the perfect fit, online merchants have made it super convenient to return and exchange purchases. Tons of online stores also offer custom alterations or build the dress to your measurements—simply research the merchant webpage or contact them. Plus, you can do your own research by reading reviews and viewing sizing guides to avoid trying on 12 dresses in front of a retail audience if that’s not your thing.

What should you know before clicking “Buy”?

It’s important to consider the following before purchasing a dress:

• Style: What’s your wedding’s style and theme? What is your personality? These considerations will help you figure out exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re a traditional bride, you might crave a true-white, princess-style gown with classic detailing, like lace and beading, and an impressive train. More casual, bohemian brides, on the other hand, might look for something unique and understated, featuring light, flowy fabrics and earthy details.
• Design: Wedding dresses come in tons of shapes, colors, and fabrics, from vintage designs with flutter sleeves to glamorous, off-the-shoulder mermaid dresses. Some of the most all-time popular dress designs include ball gowns, mermaid tails, fit-and-flares, and A-line silhouettes.
• Customizations: Not all merchants offer custom alterations, but it’s worth checking out! This will save you time and money in the long run. Simply visit the merchant’s site for alteration details or reach out directly for more information. If an online shop doesn’t offer alterations, you can order the dress and have it customized locally.

What are some popular wedding dress trends today?

Here’s what’s hot in 2022-2023 bridal fashion:

• Tulle, and lots of it, wherever you can fit it in.
• Square necklines.
• Pairing a modern dress with a classic veil or long gloves.
• Peek-a-boo details on arms, sides, and backs.
• Loud designs and colorful fabrics.
• Corset backs and elements.

Our Top Picks for Wedding Dresses

Pros: Receive tons of compliments in this breathtaking dress. The snug, floral lace mermaid dress from LALAGEN accentuates all the right places. Its exposed shoulders and ankles create a long, lean figure embellished in delicate lace shell and eyelash lace details, including a unique, wavy neckline and flared mermaid hemline from the knee down. Plus, it offers some stretch, so you can experience long-lasting comfort while walking down the aisle and posing in hundreds of photos with friends and family.

Cons: The dress isn’t pre-altered, so if you’re shorter than 5 feet, 7 inches, you may need to take the length up a few inches, especially if you don’t want a train.

Bottom Line: This dress is built for confidence and compliments! It’s flattering on almost any body type and highlights areas that elongate your figure. A sexy pair of heels will elevate this already stunning gown.

 

Pros: Have you always fantasized about a bell-shaped princess gown? Realize your royal dreams with this Abaowedding tulle-lace wedding dress that looks like it’s straight from a storybook. Its elegant floral pattern delicately lines your shoulders and chest, continuing down the length of the ball gown. A deep, sheer-accent v-neck flirtatiously accentuates your chest from the collarbones down, creating that desired longer and leaner look. Choose between white or ivory, depending on personal taste (and your wedding colors, of course). Add a petticoat underneath for extra volume!

Cons: As long as you know the dress materials aren’t high-end, premium quality, you won’t be disappointed in your purchase.

Bottom Line: The price is excellent, and you’ll get more than you pay for in this floral princess wedding gown. Choose your size, pick between ivory and white, add it to your cart, and get ready for the long-awaited day.

 

Pros: This one is for the boho-chic hippie at heart. It’s a phenomenally detailed, floral-lace homage to organic, earthy weddings, whether countryside or on the beach. With a beautifully shaped sweetheart neckline and flattering, crisscross lace meeting at your waist, this LIPOSA custom-altered dress is designed to flatter your natural silhouette for the ideal hourglass figure. Its intricate flower design continues from head to toe, as the dress naturally fans out, creating an elegant complement to the sweetheart neckline. And it includes unique, detachable armbands to top off the romantic hippie vibe. Choose between white and ivory and zipper-back or corset style.

Cons: If you’re 5 feet, 9 inches or taller, you may need to have the dress altered at the torso, even if you choose to custom order through LIPOSA.

Bottom Line: This is a one-of-a-kind take on the bohemian wedding dress. It’s a steal for the price, and with the ability to custom fit it, there’s no reason this breathtaking dress couldn’t be the one.

 

Pros: Dreaming of a casual outdoor wedding? This sweet, lightweight A-line maxi dress from Bdcoco is a gorgeous choice for a ceremony or reception. It features a deep-swoop v-neck and delicate crochet waistband, which flatters any figure, and sheer sleeves that land elegantly on your shoulders. The dress is adorned in a light lace overlay with volume-boosting tulle underlay for extra shape and movement, so your dress won’t uncomfortably cling to your body. Pair it with a dainty necklace and vintage or bohemian heels to complete your stunning look.

Cons: This dress is a tad see-through, so make sure you order a size that allows room for a silky slip underneath.

Bottom Line: If you’re in the market for a down-to-earth, bohemian dress to match your relaxed vibe, you’ll find it in this lacy and chic v-neck maxi dress, lovely for warm-weather outdoor weddings!

 

Pros: Turn every head in the room with this glamorous, sexy mermaid gown from WaterDress. Its sheer long sleeves adorned in fanciful flowers and vines show just enough skin to let your flirty, fun style shine through without taking away from its overall elegance. This classically detailed dress fits flush to your body for a smooth, tight fit, featuring a fanned mermaid train that perfectly balances your waistline. The exquisitely detailed back is just as show-stopping as the front with standalone vines, flowers, and buttons. This dress is truly for the stars.

Cons: It might be a good idea to size up and have your WaterDress taken in by a seamstress—the dress is such a true fit that it may be difficult to sit in.

Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a statement dress, this is it. Every shape and detail was taken into careful consideration, helping create the ideal silhouette and bare-skin ratio for an ultra-sexy wedding look.

Final Thoughts

Feeling more ready to walk down the aisle? Each of these unique, beautiful dresses delivers quality, style, and timeless beauty on your special day, depending on your personal taste and wedding theme. Plus, they make the process much simpler and easier! Whichever dress you choose, you’re going to look fabulous! And don’t forget to finish the look with the perfect shoes, hair accessories, and shapewear.