Be it royals Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle or celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Sophie Turner, the days of wearing just one dress on you wedding day are officially over.
Nowadays, brides are taking advantage of the old adage 'more is more (and less is bore)' and changing after their ceremony from their first wedding dress to their second for the reception or afterparty.
This newer tradition isn't simply the result of us all feeling a bit greedy after a couple of years of having not that many reasons to dress up, but a practical choice for those who have chosen a more restrictive or OTT wedding dress. This means, if your first dress has you only able to shuffle and barely able to sit down (we've all heard the stories), you can chose a more comfortable and perhaps more revealing afterparty or second wedding dress to eat your meal and dance the night away in. Pretty smart, right?
We look to Christopher Kane, Christopher Esber and Self-Portrait for super fun designer options, all a little skimpier, shorter and more sparkly than your usual first dress choices. Though, you needn't spend that much money, since ASOS, Karen Millen and & Other Stories all have fantastic options too.
No matter your budget, if you're looking to switch it up on your big day, here are 19 of our favourite afterparty and second wedding dresses available to shop now...
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Alessandra Rich Off-the-shoulder feather-trimmed stretch-cady mini dress
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Alessandra Rich Off-the-shoulder feather-trimmed stretch-cady mini dress
You will be the life and soul of your wedding party with this feather-trimmed mini.
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Miss Selfridge Miss Selfridge corsage detail frill asymmetric midi dress in cream
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Miss Selfridge Miss Selfridge corsage detail frill asymmetric midi dress in cream
Tap into the corsage trend with this asymmetric mini from Miss Selfridge.
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Fashioned in a silk alternative made from wood pulp, this sultry mini dress, featuring an off-the-shoulder design, is perfect afterparty material.
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£1,252.00
Afterparty needn't mean mini, and this Michelle Mason, asymmetric proves it.
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Pretty Lavish Bridal cowl neck satin slip maxi dress in ivory
The ease of this cowl neck slip dress makes it ideal for pulling some shapes post wedding breakfast.
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Norma Kamali Maria draped satin mini dress
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Norma Kamali Maria draped satin mini dress
This ultra-delicate, Nineties-style mini dress from Norma Kamali is one for the minimalist brides.
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The combination of the 1960s-style roll neck top and feather-trimmed skirt makes an epic retro mini made to dance the night away in.
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Extro & Vert Bridal bodycon mini dress with bow
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Extro & Vert Bridal bodycon mini dress with bow
Be the bridal gift in this bow-fronted bodycon mini.
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Khaite Octavia Off-the-shoulder Embellished Brushed Wool-crepe Mini Dress - Off-white
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Khaite Octavia Off-the-shoulder Embellished Brushed Wool-crepe Mini Dress - Off-white
Now 50% Off
A classic shape for Khaite, but in an exciting new print, we're enamoured by this chic mini.
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Channel Parent Trap's Meredith Blake with this sleeveless mini.
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Dream Sister Jane Bridal puff sleeve babydoll dress with pearl embellishment
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Dream Sister Jane Bridal puff sleeve babydoll dress with pearl embellishment
Covered in delicate and whimsical pearls, this Dream Sister Jane mini dress is a delight.
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Taller Marmo Gina Feather-trimmed Silk-georgette Mini Dress
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Taller Marmo Gina Feather-trimmed Silk-georgette Mini Dress
£1,300
Sheer and feathered, we can't think of a better dress for some Studio 54-inspired fun.
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Self-Portrait Crystal-embellished taffeta mini dress
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Self-Portrait Crystal-embellished taffeta mini dress
Now 30% Off
Self-Portrait have a stellar collection of joyful dresses, ideal for your second wedding dress of the day.
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Solace London Hayes one-shoulder puff-sleeve minidress
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Solace London Hayes one-shoulder puff-sleeve minidress
£450.00
Solace London has nailed this 1980's-inspired, asymmetric mini.
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ASOS Puff sleeve off shoulder mini wedding dress
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ASOS Puff sleeve off shoulder mini wedding dress
This super 1980s-style mini dress from ASOS is a perfect example of an ideal afterparty wedding dress. Its puffed sleeves and off-the shoulder details bring the glamour, and its mini length the fun.
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£756.00
Party-ready needn't mean mini, as exemplified by this oh-so cool Christopher Esber dress.
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CHRISTOPHER ESBER Cutout ribbed-knit maxi dress
Esber does it again with a skimpy midi dress only the coolest bride would dare to wear.
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Pieces Bride To Be Textured feather halter neck mini dress in white
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Pieces Bride To Be Textured feather halter neck mini dress in white
These faux feathers could be the funnest accessory.
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£607.32
Puffball skirts are so in right now. Perfect for dancing.
