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Updated Mar 06, 202548 Festive Wedding After-Party Dresses for Every Budget
Cue the feathers, fringe and compliments.
For many couples, the party doesn't stop at the reception. Cue: the wedding after-party. Whether the plan is to rent a room at a themed bar or throw a bonfire on the beach, it's also the perfect moment to slip into another celebratory bridal outfit. Like a wedding reception dress, a wedding after-party dress lets you experiment with a completely new style—which could be anything from a casual white midi to a sparkly, statement-making mini.
Below, we've rounded up the cutest after-the-wedding dresses worthy of a second (or third!) look. From sleek and sophisticated silhouettes to festive and frilly frocks, read on for our favorite bride after-party outfits that'll keep the party going long after you say "I do."
In this article: Top 10 Picks | Where to Shop | Short | Sequin, Beaded and Sparkly | Long-Sleeve | Silver | Long | Plus Size
Top 10 Wedding After-Party Dress Picks for 2025
We know 48 dresses is a lot to scroll through. If you're looking to cut to the chase, take a look at our 10 absolute favorite bride after-party dresses, ranging from simple and sophisticated to over-the-top glam.
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- Best Affordable Wedding After-Party Dress: Lulus Luxurious Vision White Satin Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress, $69
- Best Sequin Wedding After-Party Dress: STAUD Eton Dress, Rent from $75
- Best Floral Wedding After-Party Dress: Abercrombie & Fitch Applique Floral Mini Dress, $130
- Best Feather Wedding After-Party Dress: Birdy Grey Harper Sequin Feather Dress, $139
- Best Fringe Wedding After-Party Dress: Michael Costello x REVOLVE Skylar Maxi Dress, $358
- Best Unique Wedding After-Party Dress: Meshki Abbie Strapless Suiting Maxi Dress, $145
- Best Beaded Wedding After-Party Dress: Lulus Flirty Luxury Ivory Mesh Pearl Long Sleeve Mini Dress, $89
- Best Silver Wedding After-Party Dress: Petal + Pup Brielle Pailette Sequin Midi Dress, $129
- Best Plus-Size Wedding After-Party Dress: Show Me Your Mumu Eden Midi Dress, $188
- Best Big-Budget Wedding After-Party Dress: Retrofête Mischa Sequin Dress, $998
Where to Shop for a Bridal After-Party Dress
Continuing your search for the perfect dress to wear after your wedding? We've got you covered. Check out a few of our favorite online retailers where you can find looks for every bridal style and budget.
- Lulus: This affordable retailer is a go-to for every bridal event on your agenda, from engagment parties to bachelorette weekends. Their selection of wedding after-party dresses is no exception, boasting a range of simple white maxis and glam embellished minis alike. And if you use our exclusive code THEKNOT20, you'll get 20% off your first purchase.
- Nuuly: An affordable and sustainable option is to rent a fashionable bridal dress for your after-wedding attire. That way, you can rock a gorgeous dress while only paying a fraction of the price. One of our top choices is Nuuly, which is the company behind Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters.
- Anthropologie: Anthropologie is one of our favorite places to find stunning bridal attire for any event. Scroll through their selection of trendy bridal dresses, sets, and jumpsuits for endless inspiration. The best part? Their bride party dresses come in standard, petite and sizes.
- REVOLVE: For a showstopping post-wedding-reception dress, look no further than REVOLVE's collection of high-end and designer after-party dresses. The site carries tons of stylish bridal-worthy styles, from feather-halter mini dresses to sexy lace numbers.
- Bridal by ELOQUII: We're so impressed with ELOQUII's new bridal collection, and you will be too. The popular plus-size retailer now has a dedicated section of bridal gowns and event dresses for all of your wedding-related festivities, including your post-wedding outfit.
Short Wedding After-Party Dresses
One of the best things about an after-wedding outfit—especially if you wore a particularly heavy gown for your ceremony and reception—is the major comfort boost that comes with it. If lightweight and dance-ready is what you're going for, you can't go wrong with a short or mini-length option. Ahead, we've rounded up eight total standouts when it comes to short bridal after-party looks, many of which come at a very affordable price point. But if you do happen to feel like splurging, we've got a few options for that, too.
1. Lulus Infinite Admiration White Satin Halter Mini Dress
Photo: Lulus
Size range: XXS–XXL
2. ELLIAT Elder Dress
Photo: REVOLVE
Size range: XXS–XXL
3. Endless Rose Bow Detail Sheath Minidress
Photo: Nordstrom
Size range: XS–L
4. Abercrombie & Fitch Applique Floral Mini Dress
Photo: Abercrombie & Fitch
Size range: XXS–XL; Petite & Tall Available
5. Reformation Ecru Dress
Photo: Reformation
Size range: 0–12
6. Petal + Pup Nisha Strapless Mini Dress
Photo: Petal + Pup
Size range: 0–16
7. Cult Gaia Mara Dress
Photo: Cult Gaia
Size range: XS–XL
8. Runaway the Label Rosaline Mini Dress
Photo: Shopbop
Size range: XS–XL
Sequin, Beaded and Sparkly Wedding After-Party Dresses
When you think of a wedding after-party dress, there's a good chance you think of something that has major sparkle potential under a disco ball. Whether you'll be heading to your favorite spot to dance, taking the party to the lively hotel lobby or simply just want to look fabulous at your local dive bar, the dresses ahead have you covered. From simple, understated sparkle to maximalist picks topped with feathers, florals and fringe, scroll on for a roundup of our favorite glitzy and glam after-party bridal dresses.
9. Helsi Liliana Strapless Floral Appliqué Stretch Sequin Midi Dress
Photo: Anthropologie
Size range: XS–XL
10. Shona Joy Alaya High Neck Cowl Mini Dress
Photo: REVOLVE
Size range: 0–10
11. Show Me Your Mumu Gina Dress
Photo: Show Me Your Mumu
Size range: XXS–XXL
12. Retrofête Mischa Sequin Dress
Photo: Retrofête
Size range: XXS–XXL
13. STAUD Eton Dress
Photo: Rent the Runway
Size range: XS–XL
14. Meshki Adoria Sequin Cut Out Maxi Dress
Photo: Meshki
Size range: XXS–3XL
15. Birdy Grey Harper Sequin Feather Dress
Photo: Birdy Grey
Size range: XS–3X
16. WAYF x CHÉRIE Danse Sequin Sleeveless Midi Dress
Photo: Nordstrom
Size range: XS–XL
Long-Sleeve Wedding After-Party Dresses
Maybe you plan on tying the knot in not-so-warm weather, or maybe you're simply itching for an ultra-fun sleeve moment. Whatever the case may be, there are plenty of long-sleeve wedding after-party dresses out there to choose from. So many, in fact, that we had trouble narrowing this list down to just eight of them. From a few under-$100 stunners to a wow-worthy silhouette complete with pleats and a plunge neckline, scroll on for our top eight long-sleeve after-the-wedding party dresses.
17. Luxurious Vision White Satin Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress
Photo: Lulus
Size range: XXS–XXL
18. L'IDÉE Galerie V-Neck Pleated Column Midi Dress
Photo: Anthropologie
Size range: 0–16
19. Line & Dot Kenzie Mini Dress
Photo: REVOLVE
Size range: XS–L
20. A.L.C. Kenna Embellished Mini Dress
Photo: A.LC.
Size range: 00–14
21. Tuckernuck White Feather Mod Ellie Dress
Photo: Tuckernuck
Size range: XXS–3XL
22. Lulus Flirty Luxury Ivory Mesh Pearl Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Photo: Lulus
Size range: XXS–XXL
23. Significant Other Bianca Long-Sleeve Cowl-Neck Side-Slit Midi Dress
Photo: Anthropologie
Size range: 2–12
24. Favorite Daughter The I Can Fix Him Long Sleeve Minidress
Photo: Nordstrom
Size range: 0–14
Silver Wedding After-Party Dresses
If another white look isn't really your thing, or if you just want something really statement-making, a silver bridal after-party dress is an excellent choice. Maybe that's an itty-bitty mini dress with sequins, a long and strapless number or a sophisticated slip dress with a little extra shine. No matter your preference, one of the eight metallic looks below is certain to please.
25. Helsi Leslie Strapless Sequin Mesh Midi Dress
Photo: Anthropologie
Size range: XS–XL
26. Runaway The Label Vesina Mini Dress
Photo: Runaway The Label
Size range: XS–XL
27. Simon Miller Sequin Sculpty Dress
Photo: Nuuly
Size range: 0–12
28. ELLIATT Caledonia Floral Embroidered Sequin Shift Dress
Photo: Nordstrom
Size range: XXS–XXL
29. Petal + Pup Brielle Pailette Sequin Midi Dress
Photo: Nordstrom
Size range: XS–L
30. AllSaints Hadley Sequin Dress
Photo: Rent the Runway
Size range: 0–12
31. Meshki Cassia Strapless Sequin Rose Midi Dress
Photo: Meshki
Size range: XXS–3XL
32. Never Fully Dressed Sequin Jem Dress
Photo: Never Fully Dressed
Size range: S/M–XXL/3XL
Long Wedding After-Party Dresses
Wedding after-party dresses for brides don't have to be short. This is one of the few times in your life when you'll get to have as many outfit changes as you want, each one as extra as you want it to be. With that in mind, why not go ahead and sport another floor-grazing look? To help you do just that, we're bringing you a list of some of our absolute favorites. While they may be longer in length, rest assured that all of them are very much after-party-appropriate. From layers of fringe and florals to a tuxedo-inspired strapless maxi, scroll on to start shopping.
33. Michael Costello x REVOLVE Skylar Maxi Dress
Photo: REVOLVE
Size range: XXS–XL
34. Meshki Abbie Strapless Suiting Maxi Dress
Photo: Meshki
Size range: XXS–3XL
35. BHLDN Jia Bias-Cut Lace Ruffled Gown
Photo: Nuuly
Size range: 00–26W
36. Reformation Jeany Silk Dress
Photo: Reformation
Size range: XS–XL
37. V. Chapman June Corset Jacquard Front-Slit Gown
Photo: Anthropologie
Size range: 0–20W
38. Abercrombie & Fitch Rosette Halter Midi Dress
Photo: Abercrombie & Fitch
Size range: XXS–XL
39. Lulus Effortlessly Sensational White Satin Backless Maxi Dress
Photo: Lulus
Size range: XXS–XL
40. Show Me Your Mumu Iconic Maxi Dress
Photo: Show Me Your Mumu
Size range: XXS–XXL
Plus-Size Wedding After-Party Dresses
One of the most frustrating things that can come with shopping as a bride, no matter what you're looking for, is the lack of inclusive sizing. To help you cut through the clutter and find a wedding after-party outfit that not only comes in plus sizes but also looks and feels amazing, we did the hard work for you. Scroll on to shop our eight favorite plus-size wedding after-party dresses, from minis adorned with sparkles, florals and feathers to a ruffle-hem trapeze gown that actually took our breath away.
41. Show Me Your Mumu Eden Midi Dress
Photo: Show Me Your Mumu
Size range: XXS–3X
42. Reformation Pacie Satin Dress
Photo: Reformation
Size range: 14–24
43. ELOQUII Dramatic Ruffle Gown
Photo: ELOQUII
Size range: 14–32
44. Azazie Eva White Floral Mini Dress
Photo: Azazie
Size range: 0–30; Custom
45. Mac Duggal Sequin V-neck Back Cutout Gown
Photo: Mac Duggal
Size range: 14W–20W
46. Good American Luxe Suiting Dress
Photo: Good American
Size range: XS–5XL
47. Birdy Grey Jessica Dress
Photo: Birdy Grey
Size range: XS–3X
48. Bridal by ELOQUII Feather Hem Slip Dress
Photo: ELOQUII
Size range: 14–28
