One of the best parts of being a bridesmaid this year was I finally got free reign to pick out my own dress (well, within parameters, I suppose. Otherwise I’d just be wearing this or this to every wedding I go to). But as soon as I started my search, what I learned was that traditional bridesmaid dresses often fall into two categories: affordable bridesmaid dresses (aka sub $200) that are boring, and S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G bridesmaid dresses that cost a fortune. It was particularly hard to find dresses that felt special enough in the $200 range ($300 got me closer, but I learned the hard way that $300 dresses come with $100 alteration fees. And sadly, I do not have a money tree growing in my backyard, so I could only get away with that mistake once). So today, we’ve rounded up forty-seven bridesmaid dresses that cost less than $200 but will make you feel like a million bucks.
Pro-tip: If your bridesmaids come in a range of shapes and sizes, traditional bridesmaid dress designers often carry a wide variety of sizes (typically from 0–28.) So your best bet might be the most obvious one.
Long bridesmaid Dresses
Sequin and Tulle Dress Varied Styles, Maya, ASOS, $127–$135
Scoop-back Dress, Mango, $149.99
Florence Gown, Weddington Way, $195
Embroidered Long Strapless Bridesmaid Dress, Oleg Casssini, David’s Bridal, $189.95
Print Soft Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress, ASOS Curve, ASOS, $119
Robin Wrap Maxi Dress, Standards & Practices, Nordstrom, $92
Asymmetric One Shoulder Printed Dress, David’s Bridal, $174.95
Embellished Waist Maxi Dress, ASOS, $103
Kendall Soft V-Back A-Line Gown, Show Me Your Mumu, Nordstrom, $162
Sequined Tulle A-Line Gown, Adrianna Papell, Macy’s, $199
Cold Shoulder Chiffon Maxi Dress, Lulus, Nordstrom, $96
Long Dress with Illusion Sweetheart Beaded Bodice, David’s Bridal, $189.95
Caitlin Cold Shoulder Chiffon Gown, Show Me Your Mumu, Nordstrom, $172
Ruffle Shoulder Floral Maternity Maxi Dress, Queen Bee, ASOS, $87
Perfect Opportunity Ruffle Mermaid Gown, Lulus, Nordstrom, $98
Sophia Wrap Dress, Show Me Your Mumu, Nordstrom, $185
Rebecca Off the Shoulder Chiffon Gown, Show Me Your Mumu, Nordstrom, $184
Style 307, Wtoo by Watters, Brideside, $185
Long Sleeve Maxi Dress with Sequins, Maya Maternity, ASOS, $198
Style 303,Wtoo by Watters, Brideside, $195
All Over Sequin Long Gown, Donna Morgan, TJ Maxx, $59.99
Style 343, Wtoo by Watters, Brideside, $195
Statement Ombré Maxi Dress, City Chic, Nordstrom, $111.75
Collette Halter Gown, Show Me Your Mumu, Nordstrom, $184
Lindsey, Azazie, $119
Cutout Mermaid Gown, Lulus, Nordstrom, $109
Short bridesmaid dresses
Off the Shoulder High/Low Gown, Eliza J, Nordstrom, $112
Lace Long Sleeve Midi Pencil Dress, ASOS Curve, ASOS, $111
Elin Dress, BHLDN, $200
Lyric, Azazie, $119
Maya V Neck Midi Tulle Dress with Tonal Delicate Sequins, ASOS, $119
Alicia Mixed Media Midi Dress, Dress the Population, Nordstrom, $198
Lace Long Sleeve Midi Dress, ASOS WEDDING, ASOS, $118
Elin Dress, Adrianna Papell, BHLDN, $200
bridesmaid Jumpsuits
Bandeau Jumpsuit from ASOS, $95
Chiffon Halter Jumpsuit, Vince Camuto from Nordstrom, $168 (Regular & Plus)
Convertible Wide Leg Jersey Jumpsuit, Dessy Collection from Nordstrom $168 (Regular & Plus)
Tie Waist Plissé Jumpsuit, Love, Fire from Nordstrom, $79
Where are your favorite bridesmaid outfits from? show us some of your best looks in the comments!
