Crepe Dresses

It has a smooth matte surface with a slight texture and enough weight to hang away from the body. That means it skims rather than clings, holds a clean line while you are seated, and stays comfortable across a long wedding day.

Crepe is one of the more forgiving occasion fabrics in this respect. It recovers well after you have been seated for the ceremony and the speeches, which is a large part of why mothers of the bride choose it over lighter woven fabrics.

It reads as understated rather than dressy, so it suits church ceremonies, registry weddings and daytime receptions. For a black tie evening reception, a beaded or sequin gown matches the dress code more closely.

This style is cut from AU 6 to AU 24. It is a midi with three quarter sleeves from Adrianna Papell, so if you would like the same coverage in another fabric, compare the wider sleeved and mid length collections.

Selected styles across the site are part of Try Before You Buy, so you can order a try-on dress. Fabric weight is difficult to judge from photographs, so seeing crepe in person is genuinely useful.