The Best Short Wedding Dresses from Bridal Fashion Week

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As pretty as froufrou gowns that resemble over-frosted cupcakes are, I really can’t wrap my head around wearing one for a full day, let alone one of the most emotional in my adult life. There are a million justifications to why a long, trailing hem won’t work for everyone. Thankfully, designers are picking up on this and creating more variety length-wise.

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Here’s proof that you shouldn’t dismiss a hem because it’s short for your wedding day – really chic one-pieces at Bridal Fashion Week that don’t sacrifice femininity just because of the vertical.

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Mark Zunino

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Marchesa

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Naeem Khan

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Pnina Tornai

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Elie Saab

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Viktor & Rolf

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Viktor & Rolf

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David's Bridal

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David's Bridal

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