There’s a certain satisfaction that comes with knowing you’ve bought well. The little black dress you wear to pretty much anything and everything. The boots you lived in last winter. The bikini that took you through close to 90 beach days in a row and is still going strong. So, why not say the same for your wedding dress?
In search of something you can wear forever, not just for one day? We’ve done the leg work for you and found fabrications that are dance floor proof … for way more than just one dance.

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Show a little leg
Set those pins free. A dress that’s mid length (or shorter still) is a good way to ensure you’ll break out this party dress time and time again. Designers like Rebecca Vallance have mastered the art of short wedding dresses, with mini and midi silhouettes that strike the perfect balance between effortless and elegant.
Super sleek
Or, go for something longline with a sleek silhouette. For a warm weather wedding, you can’t go past a timeless bias-cut slip dress; winterise the aesthetic by choosing a long sleeve maxi dress that skims the figure. Toughen this up later with platform heels and a statement blazer or make it summer-escape ready with the sandals you’ve been dreaming of.

Keira Knightley re-wore her Chanel red carpet dress for her wedding
Tone up
White’s alright, but it’s your day so why not choose your own adventure? Play with blush tones and other wear-again hues. A beautiful pair of bridal shoes can really tie a tonal wedding dress look together – look to Loeffler Randall’s signature pleated heels and mules in shades of white, nude and champagne gold.
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The two-piece
Or, why not ditch the dress altogether in favour of a skirt and top? This way you can wear them post wedding as a set or wheel them out as separates for the win. Look for silk shirts and satin pants or skirts to create a cohesive ensemble that works (together *and* separately) well beyond your wedding day.
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