The Wedding Dress Guide for Every Kind of Bride

You want: A slinky, skin-skimming gown with intricate beadwork that evokes romance and glamour.

Shop the dress: BHLDN, $2,000; bhldn.com

You want: Clean, crisp lines with a sweet twist that doesn't skew girly. 

Shop the dress: J. Mendel, $5,200; shopbop.com

You want: People to mistake you for an angel. Ribbon embroidery and frothy layers of tulle will do the trick.

Shop the dress: Naeem Khan, $7,995; nordstrom.com

You want: The works—cascading ruffles, ribbons, a shirred bodice. The sweeter, the better. 

Shop the dress: Watters, $3,035; nordstrom.com

You want: A mermaid gown that hugs (aka celebrates) your curves, complete with a deep open back. BAM!

Shop the dress: Katie May, $1,650; shopbop.com

You want: An easy shift with a special finish (like playful tiered bell sleeves) for a chic, no-fuss City Hall ceremony. 

Shop the dress: Houghton, $2,150; houghtonnyc.com

You want: A shorter dress that's as intricate as a gown (that could work for City Hall or the reception)—we're talking about sheer illusion straps, lace, beaded accents, and ostrich feather-trimmed skirt. 

Shop the dress: Marchesa, $3,995; shopbop.com

You want: Anything that's not a dress, but something that's just as pretty.

Shop the jumpsuit: Monique Lhuillier, $1,990; shopbop.com

You want: Absolutely zero frills—a clean, crisp number that is futuristic in spirit. 

Shop the dress: Alexander Wang, $1,150; shopbop.com

You want: The dress of your girlhood dreams—a strapless gown with a full ball gown skirt.

Shop the dress: Reem Acra, $4,995; shopbop.com

You want: A timeless look—sweet, subtle, and something Kate Middleton would wear. 

Shop the dress: Oscar de la Renta, $10,990; oscardelarenta.com

You want: A modern, frills-free silhouette that's chic in its simplicity. 

Shop the dress: J. Crew, $460 (originally $650); jcrew.com

You want: A fresh take on a minimalist design. In other words, this sleek crop top and matching ball gown skirt. 

Shop the set: Stone Fox Bride, $3,750; stonefoxbride.com

You want: To show off your free-spirited side with an effortless robe dress. Shoes optional.

Shop the dress: Stone Fox Bride, $6,800; stonefoxbride.com

You want: A carefree design that will pair perfectly with saying vows at sunset on the beach. 

Shop the dress: Grace Loves Lace, $849; graceloveslace.au

You want: The fit-and-flared ball gown that you've always dreamed of, but with a modern spin. This number with its sleek halter top and full tulle skirt has the best of both.

Shop the dress: White by Vera Wang, $1,398; davidsbridal.com