Gorgeous Going-Away Attire
You’ve obsessed over your wedding gown – and perhaps purchased a reception dress, too – but have you considered what you’ll wear when you exit your celebration? Whether you’re heading to a suite at a luxury hotel or sweeping straight to the airport to jet off to your honeymoon, you won’t want to step out in a full-length gown. Peruse these chic post-wedding ensembles for brides and see which direction you want your wardrobe to take.
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A ladylike shirtdress in a luxurious fabric will take you anywhere you want to go. We love this sweetly demure three-quarter-sleeve dress by Carolina Herrera made in a lovely bubble-jacquard that adds a touch formality appropriate for a bride.
Rompers are all the rage right now, and brides are embracing them for a playful post-wedding look. Monique Lhuillier's "Indie" long-sleeve romper blends the fun silhouette and exquisite white lace for a unique effect that is undeniably bridal.
A white or ivory skirt suit looks particularly bride-appropriate with lace embellishments. The ensemble shown here consists of Oscar de la Renta's "Clover" guipure-trimmed tweed jacket with coordinating skirt, and it couldn’t be a prettier pairing.
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More formal than a skirt, a structured dress also looks lovely with a smart matching jacket. Monique Lhuillier’s "Jackie" sleeveless shift dress and coordinating jacket in ivory crinkle jacquard captures the chic and sophisticated statement this ensemble makes.
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Cocktail dresses fall into the semiformal category and work best for an evening or late-night wedding exit. This gorgeous quipure-lace cocktail dress by Oscar de la Renta pairs a prim silhouette with unlined sleeves for just a hint of sexiness – the perfect note to hit while en route to your bridal suite.