These Engagement Party Dresses Are So Good, He Might Propose Twice

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You’re throwing a fête! Can I come? In exchange, I’ll help you find the perfect engagement party dress. No matter your style, body type, theme, or season, I’ve got something here for you.

I’m in that part of my twenties where my peers seem to be getting hitched every day. That is to say, I’m inundated by bridal content with a consistency that borders on annoying. And these days, what was once a wedding day seems to be stretched out over the course of a wedding six months. We’re at the first step—the engagement party—but then comes the bridal shower, bachelorette, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, party, after-party, morning-after brunch, and who knows what else you’ve concocted. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Before you get bogged down with details like RSVP fonts, pesky DJs, and comfortable heels, you’re hopefully in the phase that’s pure joy. Relish in that, and try to enjoy the process of shopping for all these outfits and occasions because it is supposed to be something that makes you smile, not something that stresses you out. After all, you’re getting married! And that’s damn exciting. Here, find 26 dresses that I’ve deemed perfect for your engagement party.

Organza Layer Mini Shift Dress

Take on the transparent trend in a way that still feels modest with this midi from Theory.

Colors: Black, White

Sizes: 00-16

Velia Crystal Floral Strapless Mini Gown

Flowers for the bride-to-be, of course.

Colors: White

Sizes: 0-10

Linen Dali Dress

Here’s a low-key linen dress that you can wear on repeat for all your summers to come.

Colors: White, Capri Orchard, Hot Pink, Pink Deco Surf, Ink Mirror Daisy, Electric Eden

Sizes: 0-14

Rosie Pintucked Cotton Dress

Don’t be fooled by the plain front, the back of this Molly Goddard frock features draping and pintucking for added interest. Goddard just launched bridal, too, by the way.

Colors: White

Sizes: XXS-M

Kaia transparent Floral Silk Open-Back Sleeveless Midi Dress

You’re hot, and you know it. It’s your party, so you’re allowed to be show-stopping.

Colors: Cowrie, Noir, Peony

Sizes: 00-12

Lily Dress

For the cottagecore bride, this sweet number is as quaint as they come.

Colors: Black, Optic White

Sizes: 34-46

Daphne Mini

Depending on your wedding dress, you’ll dance the night away with a bustle in the back; consider this your practice run.

Colors: Ivory

Sizes: 4-16

Fluted Sleeve Knitted Bodycon Midi Dress

Ted Baker perfectly walks the line of posh and modest here with this knitted midi.

Colors: White, Black

Sizes: 2-14

Amberly Blazer Dress

You’re a power couple, so you might as well dress like it.

Colors: White

Sizes: XS-L

Le Sable Floral Beaded Mini Dress

Staud’s beaded minis have eternal appeal for pretty much any occasion. This is just a great excuse to buy one.

Colors: 7 options

Sizes: XS-XL

Monique dress

Slip dresses are still having their moment in the sun. If that’s the look you’re going for, Rails has the one for you.

Colors: Ivory, Navy, Mermaid, Black, Cedar

Sizes: XXS-XXL

Crystal Heart Back Dress

Business in the front, party in the back. I love the mod feel of this one, which is shoppable on Amazon.

Colors: White, Powder Pink, Black

Sizes: XS-XL

Fusion Fold Cowl-Neck Sleeveless Maxi Tank Dress

Unlike parents, I’m allowed to have favorites—and this is mine. I have no plans to marry anytime soon, but...should I buy this anyway?

Colors: White

Sizes: 0-10

Akaia Dress

This Cult Gaia mini makes me think of Meredith from The Parent Trap, and we all want to be her, right?

Colors: Off-White, Black

Sizes: XXS-XL

Dimitri Draped Crinkle Cotton Mini Dress

See here: the tousled look done so well. This one is for the bride who’s effortless.

Colors: Ivory

Sizes: 0-10

Off-White Silk Satin Mid Length Slip Dress with Silk Flower

Trying saying it out loud to yourself right now. “Thanks, it’s Rodarte.” See, it feels good, doesn’t it?

Colors: White

Sizes: 0-16

Poplin Dress with Side Pockets

This dress from Elie Saab is pure elegance.

Colors: Powder White

Sizes: 4-10

Pia Dress

In case you’re the casual type, this is perfectly understated. Wear it to work on Friday and your engagement party on Saturday.

Colors: Ivory, Black

Sizes: XS-XL

Alight Lace-Trimmed Ramie Bustier Mini Dress

A romantic sundress for a romantic occasion.

Colors: Ivory

Sizes: 2-12

White Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

First of all, it’s Chloé; hello. Secondly, this shape! I can’t resist.

Colors: White

Sizes: XS-3XL

La Robe Capa Rib-Knit Maxi Dress

I am so jealous of people who can pull off the bareback, side boob look. You know, the Zoë Kravitzes of the world. She’d look wildly gorgeous in this, and so would you.

Colors: White

Sizes: XS-L

Lexi Silk Bubble Mini Dress

This dress is timelessly cute enough on its own, but with the silver metal straps exclusive to Moda Operandi, it’s a fashionista’s dream come true.

Colors: White, Black, Brown

Sizes: 0-12

Jacquard Fringe Maxi Dress

Ladies who dance need dresses that move, and this one qualifies.

Colors: White

Sizes: 0-12

Ruched Cotton-Blend Halterneck Midi Dress

I can envision you wearing this in the back of a vintage convertible, being driven away with cans rattling behind.

Colors: White

Sizes: 0-10

Mineral Midi Dress

Would I style it in this way? Absolutely not. but the feathered dress alone with a great platform heel would be such a good look.

Colors: Cream

Sizes: XS-L

Boucle Floral Trim Mini Dress

There’s just something about a short skirt, long sleeve combination that feels so right.

Colors: White/Gold

Sizes: 0-8

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