Let's face it, looking for "the dress" can be overwhelming, especially with the mountains of lacy, beaded and embroidered options out there. How can you be expected to choose just one!? Thanks to some stunning shorter options, you don't have to. Why not don the formal gown for the formalities and once the party really gets going, slip into something equally as fancy, but a bit flirtier? If the thought of changing out of your original gown just doesn't feel right, consider grabbing one of these below beauties as your getaway dress. Come to think of it, they'd also make the perfect bridal shower dress, rehearsal dinner dress, after-party dress, honeymoon dress...
Macy's, JS Collections Split-Sleeve Applique Dress, $189
Anthropologie, Addie Sequin Dress, $288
Bloomingdales, Vera Wang Strapless Pleated Metallic Embroidered, $295
Nordstrom, Oscar de la Renta Lace & Silk Dress, $5,290
Bluefly, Sue Wong Ostrich Feather Dress, $320 (limited availability)
Zara, Mixed Fabrics Dress, $79.90
