If your significant other has popped the question and you’ve relished in all the ensuing excitement—posting the perfect ring pic to the grid, squealing over facetime to family and friends—the official planning can begin, starting with the engagement party, of course.
While there are plenty of places you could start your planning—venue, guest list, decorations—there’s one that we firmly believe takes precedence over all others: the dress.
In a nod to the special day-to-come, the bride-to-be traditionally wears white.
So, we’ve rounded up some of the chicest dresses to wear to your engagement party below—and, if you’re not one for tradition, you can always shop them in a different colour.
15 Stylish Engagement Party Dresses

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Cantina Mini Bow Back Dress, $395 at Aje

Cult Gaia Orella Embellished Cutout Linen Dress, $821 at Net-A-Porter

By Johnny. Selena Strapless Dress, $380 at THE ICONIC

Alex Perry Elyse Strapless Silk-Faille Mini, $3243 at Net-A-Porter

The Coppola Cut Out Midi Dress, $450 at SIR

La Lune Asymmetrical Bias Cowl Mini, $260 at Shona Joy

Nicola Finetti Dress, $620 at THE ICONIC

Postcard Shell Fringe Dress, $1750 at Zimmermann

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BWLDR Raleigh Dress, $129.95 at THE ICONIC

Katie May Elle Mini Dress, $809 at REVOLVE

Canvas Raffia Mini Dress, $99 at Manning Cartell

LOVER Elsa Linen Dress, $240 at THE ICONIC

Vanessa Cocchiaro The C.J. Shirred Crepe Mini, $468 at Net-A-Porter

Rachel Gilbert Finn Dress, $1390 at THE ICONIC

One Shoulder Silk Dress, $820 at BEARE PARK
LEAD PHOTO: Instagram/@aje
Looking to shop party dresses at THE ICONIC? You can find an exclusive discount code here.
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After studying a Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Wollongong and Fashion Business at FBI Fashion College, Maddison began her now decade-long career in the media industry. She’s worked across print, digital and affiliates at some of Australia’s biggest entertainment, lifestyle and fashion titles (ELLE, Marie Claire, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Who, Girlfriend and more) covering the latest trends, cultural moments and celeb news. Previously, she was the Senior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, where she combined her digital expertise and ability to scroll through endless online shopping sites without tire to help fashion-devotees like her find the perfect item. Currently the Digital Editor of Marie Claire, her love for and expertise in e-commerce still sees her trying on countless pairs of jeans in the name of research, that is, when she’s not covering the latest celeb news, dissecting runway trends or advocating on women’s issues.
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