The best Women's Formal Dresses: Reddit reviews

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Just FYI, they also have this dress in a longer length on Amazon and it has good reviews!

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$100 Amazon dress (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FD5H0HW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1). It fits wonderfully in the torso and shoulders, but is very long. I ordered the champagne color, but it came out more of a peachy-pink. Not sure how I feel about a pink wedding dress, so I ordered ivory to see how that looks. Will update when I get it! Also, you can customize to your measurements, but I was too lazy to go to the tailor's to get them done.

I cant find the link but I'm 90% sure this dress is from amazon!! Its a good steal and comes in a bunch of colors! I know some people remove the modesty triangle for a lower cut but I think it's cute either way depending on your preference!

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okay so it's not exactly the same but similar! Look at the review photos to see how people removed the modesty panel!

Sexy V-Neck See-Through Floral Lace Dress Sleeveless Maxi Dress (Ivory,2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC7TJ8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rUz8Db81ASPBN

I found a similar one on amazon just above your budget at 70$ but the reviews seem promising and based on their measurements they give a size 2 should be long enough.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSJ7EKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TAL9AbD59QKSE

I second the /r/weddingplanning suggestion or even /r/weddingsunder10k. They can very likely help.

I lurk over there and there have been a couple posts lately about this dress from Amazon. It's $70 and the posts by the girl who got it look great. It's a really good option on budget with an easy return if you don't like it.

For your dresses, honestly both work really well! I think you are leaning towards the bhldn dress but are nervous about it being too dressy. Don't. It is your wedding day. This is the one day you get to be as dressed up as you want. If you want to wear a massive Cinderella ball gown, AWESOME! If you want to wear a burlap sack and call it your wedding dress, then cool. It's your day and you set the dress code. Not the venue, not the food. You get to pick. Whatever makes you feel fabulous!!

I got this, it’s a damn good (for the price!) stand in for the red dress! Ababalaya Women's 90s Retro... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1Q3D18?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I got a sequin UFO patch too! The patch I got is bigger than hers, but I think that’s ok/kind of fun ;) but you can check measurements and find one smaller probably. I bought mine on eBay but there are some on amazon too!

This version on Amazon is not likely to be original but the reviews and pictures from real brides are mostly positive: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FD5H0HW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T0jbBbNK4C7V3

This is actually my backup dress if I end up not being able to lose the weight I gained after purchasing my other dress (thanks anxiety!) so maybe it could be the second option if you can't find one from the original designer?

I got a bridesmaid dress for my friend's wedding on Amazon for $25! This was the one I ended up getting. The nice thing about Amazon is that most clothing has free returns, so you can order different sizes and styles to try on and return them risk free - even return shipping is free. I tried on three different dresses in different sizes before deciding on this style. I paid more for alterations than I did on the dress itself, but it was still well below what I would have paid at DB or Azazie.

I found my dress last year at a thrift store! I’d definitely check those out, sometimes there are some gems. Also, consignment shops are great! The internet makes me nervous cuz you never know if it’s gonna look like the picture or fit right, but I know Amazon has some decent ones too. There are three girls just in my class that ordered this one . Started a shitton of “omg we can’t have the same dress” drama but honestly, who cares. If you feel pretty and have a great time, that’s all that matters! ☺️

Try this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC7TJ8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rgHxBbC6A6014?th=1&psc=1

If you search amazon in this sub you can see a few photos of weddit brides trying it! Looks pretty and I believe you can return it if it doesn’t work!

I'm pretty sure the Grace Karin prom dresses are about the nicest you can get from Amazon. This one has a zip-up back and comes in lots of pretty colors in your size.

Branching off this comment in case of disbelief: Amazon has some great options even if you do want a formal gown. This dress in both white and light grey look very bridal and are in stock in a size two with Prime shipping.

I got this one and thought it was a great option for the price! Plus free returns if you have Amazon Prime.

Ababalaya Long Sleeve Wrap Velvet Long Formal Dresses Cocktail Dress https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1Q3D18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_3MT8J2MEGRPDAS24A8XJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I didn't want to spend a lot so I found this highly reviewed dress on amazon, got it in white and dyed it blue using RIT dyemore. I can pm you some after pics

This is the Amazon dress that is similar to the Azazie one, if it helps: https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Womens-Length-Burgundy-Evening/dp/B0063ASI46/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1489938252&sr=8-28&keywords=burgundy+dresses+for+women