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A short wedding guest dress finishes at the knee, so it's easy to wear standing up all day. Many of these designs are cut in crease-resistant crepe: just as right for a drinks reception as for a registry office wedding, and easy to wear again afterwards. Several are also chosen by the mother of the bride for a civil ceremony.<\/p>\n

When to choose a short dress for a wedding<\/h2>\n

A short dress works for a registry office wedding, a daytime reception, a garden party or a summer wedding. A knee-length hem lets you move freely and copes with hours on your feet, ideal for long celebrations where there's little chance to sit down. Thirteen of these dresses have short sleeves, so you can go from the ceremony to the evening without a jacket.<\/p>\n

Styles you'll wear again<\/h2>\n

The sheath dominates, with 14 of the 18 designs. It's the easiest shape to restyle after the wedding with different shoes and jewellery. Crepe, used on half the designs, resists creasing and survives a day of travelling. Five dresses come with a matching cape or veil that completely changes the look.<\/p>\n

The details that make the difference<\/h2>\n

Ten dresses have a draped bodice, six feature embroidery and four have lace details. Seven use sheer fabric, such as chiffon sleeves or a sheer shoulder panel, adding interest without weight. Three have a wrap skirt, a particularly flattering choice for pear-shaped figures.<\/p>\n

Where to try them on<\/h2>\n

Ellebeline is sold exclusively through partner boutiques, with fittings by appointment. With a short dress, the exact length is everything, so take the heels you plan to wear on the day. Find a stockist near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See also: wedding guest dresses<\/a>, mother of the bride dresses<\/a> and wedding guest jumpsuits<\/a>.<\/p>","link":"https:\/\/www.ellebeline.com\/en\/evening-dresses\/short-wedding-guest\/","name":"Short wedding guest dresses","slug":"short-wedding-guest","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":509,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellebeline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellebeline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellebeline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellebeline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/509"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellebeline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}