satin strapless dress Green Long Split A detachable spaghetti strap can be worn with the dress as a halter for added security. BHLDN Selena Strapless Stretch Satin

Clean cuts and classic but stylish silhouettes will ensure your dress remains in trend well beyond your wedding day, thus offering timeless elegance, which is very important to many brides

This pleated sash should sit at your natural waist, with pleats facing upward (despite what you might have heard, this isn't for catching crumbs - it's simply the traditional way)

You can also get dresses second-hand for 30 200

Avoid styles with horizontal stripes or tight waistbands that will accentuate your midsection

Some pictures from this selection were featured in a recent exhibition titled Under Cover

La Femme 33546 Strapless Satin Gown with Fitted Silhouette La Femme 33417 Strapless Satin A-Line Gown with Draped Bodice and High Slit La Femme 33193 Satin Gown with Cowl Neck and Open Back La Femme 33360 Strapless Ruched Mermaid Gown with Lace-Up Back La Femme 33343 Rhinestone Fitted Gown with Draped Bodice and Sheer Corset Back La Femme 33864 Strapless Jersey Mermaid Gown with Ruched Bodice and Lace-Up Back La Femme 33412 Metallic Jersey Mermaid Gown with Draped Cowl Neckline and Lace-Up Back La Femme 33732 Halter Satin Fitted Gown with Open Back La Femme 33418 Strapless Metallic Gown with Lace Trim and Lace-Up Back La Femme 33413 Satin Fitted Gown with High Slit and Adjustable Spaghetti Straps La Femme 33403 Strapless Fitted Jersey Evening Gown with Ruching La Femme 33609 Metallic Ruched Prom Dress with Strappy Open Back La Femme 33299 Cowl Neck Jersey Gown with Open Back and High Slit La Femme 33531 Simple Strapless Satin Gown with Ruching Detail La Femme 33106 Elegant A-Line Evening Gown with Beaded Straps and High Slit La Femme 33697 Illusion Lace Side Satin Gown with Lace-Up Back La Femme 33512 Rhinestone Lace Fitted Gown with High Slit and Open Back La Femme 33443 Lace Fitted Gown with Ruched Bodice and Sheer Back La Femme 33415 Ruched Jersey Evening Gown with Draped Neckline and Sheer Corset Back La Femme 33424 Strapless Metallic Jersey Gown with Ruching and Fitted Silhouette La Femme 33648 Halter Lace Gown with Open Back and Rhinestone Details La Femme 33438 Strapless Mermaid Gown with Lace-Trimmed Sweetheart Neckline La Femme 32802 Ruched Long Jersey Dress with Draped Rhinestone Neckline La Femme 32851 Open Back Prom Dress with Rhinestone Detail Neckline