Stunning Tuxedo Dresses For Brides Who Are Anything But Traditional

Ambar Pardilla
·2 min read

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability subject to change.

Tear the wedding rulebook in half and wear whatever you want. (Photo: HuffPost )
Tear the wedding rulebook in half and wear whatever you want. (Photo: HuffPost )

There are all sorts of wedding “rules” about who should be footing what bill, what you should ask for in your registry, whether to send out “save the date” invitations ... the list goes on and on.

But in this day and age, you can choose to follow tradition or tear up the rulebook completely.

Etsy predicted that individuality, inclusivity and sustainability would be top of mind for couples getting married this year — with searches for power suits for brides, wellness favors and reclaimed wedding items rising.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by etsy (@etsy) on

And in its top trends for 2020, Pinterest saw an increase in searches for androgynous wedding wear, low-waste weddings and tuxedo dresses.

Generally, wedding dresses of today definitely aren’t the ones of your parent’s past. They probably would make Queen Victoria, who popularized wearing a white wedding dress, blush. We’ve been spotting all kinds of wedding outfits that are unmistakably unconventional, like this short, pearl-encrusted dress and a feather-trimmed white jumpsuit.

And since the tuxedo dress trend is on the upswing, we went ahead and found the chicest ones that are perfect for a low-key city hall wedding, a rehearsal dinner or to dance the night away at your reception.

As a bonus, these dresses double as going-out outfits and wedding guest wear, too.

Check out these tuxedo dresses:

Jay Godfrey Ace Sequin Lapel Tuxedo Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/338mu8e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $295 at Saks Fifth Avenue</a>.
Find it for $295 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

ASOS EDITION Blazer Wedding Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2IAJS4P" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $188 at ASOS</a>.
Find it on sale for $188 at ASOS.

Bardot Britt Long Sleeve Plunge Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2U4CuEj" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $149 at Nordstrom</a>.
Find it for $149 at Nordstrom.

Mango Double Buttoned Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2TFsAtN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $100 at Mango</a>.
Find it for $100 at Mango.

Iris & Ink Laurel Double-Breasted Cady Tuxedo Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/38L2wli" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $225 at The Outnet</a>.
Find it for $225 at The Outnet.

Lulus The Pleat Is On White Blazer Mini Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/3aHFz3v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $68 at Lulus</a>.
Find it on sale for $68 at Lulus.

LPA Eleonora Suit Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2TFqdXV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $258 at Revolve</a>.
Find it for $258 at Revolve.

Lovers + Friends Jay Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2Q3nCVn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $198 at Revolve</a>.
Find it for $198 at Revolve.

LPA Amalia Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/3cMS7J2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $167 at Revolve</a>.
Find it on sale for $167 at Revolve.

Jay Godfrey Ace Color-Block Tuxedo Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/39Fu64l" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $350 at Bloomingdale's</a>.
Find it for $350 at Bloomingdale's.

Jay Godfrey Ace Sequin-Trimmed Tuxedo Wrap Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2W006MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $375 at Bloomingdale's</a>.
Find it for $375 at Bloomingdale's.

Reformation Chase Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/3377APu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $248 at Reformation</a>.
Find it for $248 at Reformation.

Jay Godfrey Gracie Sleeveless Satin Tux Dress with Lace Trim

<a href="https://fave.co/2ID9jma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $345 at Neiman Marcus</a>.
Find it for $345 at Neiman Marcus.

Rebecca Minkoff Archie Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2IALyvg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $378 at Shopbop</a>.
Find it for $378 at Shopbop.

ASTR Black Puff Sleeve Tuxedo Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/3cNvAf2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rent it for $30 at Rent The Runway</a>.
Rent it for $30 at Rent The Runway.

Sanctuary Major Sparkle Blazer Dress

<a href="Sanctuary Major Sparkle Blazer Dress" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $104 at Bloomingdale's</a>.
Find it on sale for $104 at Bloomingdale's.

Adrianna Papell Crepe Tuxedo Off-the-Shoulder Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2xmoTjK" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $126 at Zappos</a>.
Find it on sale for $126 at Zappos.

Adrianna Papell Knit Crepe and Satin Sheath

<a href="https://fave.co/3aGLt52" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $94 at Zappos</a>.
Find it on sale for $94 at Zappos.

Good American Long Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2W0EX55" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $235 at Shopbop</a>.
Find it for $235 at Shopbop.

Lulus Styled Life Black Lace Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2IxPcGb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $74 at Lulus</a>.
Find it for $74 at Lulus.

RAGA Sequin Charlize Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2U7AM55" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rent it for $30 to $40 at Rent The Runway</a>.
Rent it for $30 to $40 at Rent The Runway.

Hours Trixy Blazer Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2Q1Y3UL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $298 at Revolve</a>.
Find it for $298 at Revolve.

& Other Stories Tailored Satin Mini Wrap Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/30YPD4I" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it on sale for $59 at &amp; Other Stories</a>.
Find it on sale for $59 at & Other Stories.

Badgley Mischka Faux Wrap Tuxedo Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/39H0bc6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rent it for $75 at Rent The Runway</a>.
Rent it for $75 at Rent The Runway.

ASOS DESIGN Mini Drape Front Tux Dress

<a href="https://fave.co/2Q2P71f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $79 at ASOS</a>.
Find it for $79 at ASOS.

Related...

The Most Common Wedding Emergencies, And How To Deal With Each

The Best Engagement Gifts For Couples Who Just Got Engaged

Amazon Wedding Registry: How It Works, Plus Top Items For Newlyweds

Love HuffPost? Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.