Strapless Floral Appliqué Dress by BCBG

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s still summer. If you are planning a summer wedding and still haven’t found the perfect dress, you better get on it. And, given the economy and the temperature, you might want to consider something short and simple. But, just because it’s short, simple, and inexpensive doesn’t mean it has to look totally plain Jane. Check out this adorable dress by BCBG Max Azria.

Besides the general loveliness of this dress, it has a number of perks. First, that black ribbon around the waist means that you can wear black shoes with it, which is a major plus if you want to buy shoes that you’ll wear again. Also, the cut is very flattering, especially for shorter brides. The short length of the skirt will elongate your frame and show off your legs. Plus, I love the floral appliqué at the bust, it adds just the right amount of sweet. Last, but not least, this dress is a mere $288, a wonder in the wedding kingdom! Sure, it’s not technically a “wedding” dress, but a) who cares and b) once you slap the word wedding on a dress the price goes up at least 100%. Available at Nordstrom.

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