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8 Little White Dresses for All Your Pre- and Post-Wedding Festivities

Engagement party or elopement, shower or second dress—here are eight more reason to wear white.

Written by Jacqueline Tynes
and Amy Moeller
| Published on September 25, 2019
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Move over LBD, there’s a new fashion staple that should be in everyone’s wardrobe—especially if you’re a bride-to-be. Little white dresses are growing in popularity because, like the versatile LBD, they can easily be dressed up or down for any special occasion. So, if you’re recently engaged and want to rock a little white dress at your pre-wedding functions, (or even, your reception!) we’ve got you covered. From fun and flirty options to looks that are sophisticated and chic, these little white dresses are perfect for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, brunches, and more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dress: BHLDN “Promenade
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Dress: Jenny Packham “Margeaux”

 

 

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Dress: Justin Alexander “Camellia”
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Lela Rose “The Geneva”
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Dress: Viktor & Rolf Mariage “Lace Patchwork Polo Mini”
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Dress: BHLDN “Goldie”

 

Dress: Reem Acra “Rebel Heart”
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Dress: BHLDN “Belden”

 

A version of this article appears in the Summer/Fall issue of Washingtonian Weddings.

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Jacqueline Tynes
Assistant Editor, Washingtonian Weddings

Jacqueline comes to Washingtonian with close to five years of digital content experience and SEO best practices. She previously was a senior editorial associate at WeddingWire, specializing in wedding fashion, and before that, an assistant at Vow Bride. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, she now lives in Columbia Heights.

Amy Moeller
Amy Moeller
Editor, Washingtonian Weddings

Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.

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