Little White Dress

The Little White Dress Edit: The Cool-Girl Bridal Wardrobe

NEW YORK EDITION

JAN
27
2026
Modern weddings come with a full calendar, and each moment deserves its own look. The goal is a modern bridal wardrobe that feels intentional - the kind that makes sense for real timelines and timeless photos, from your first toast to that “one more song” moment at 1:00 a.m. That’s exactly what The Little White Dress Edit by By Watters is a complete bridal capsule wardrobe, edited down to little white dresses and ivory dresses that earn their place in your closet. This drop mixes clean, sweeping floor-length wedding dresses with mini wedding dresses that bring personality. Think liquid charmeuse, structured mikado, pearls, and beading that catches light like it’s doing its own job.

The Sleek, No-Notes, Floor-Length Category

If you want to look instantly elevated, start here with floor-length wedding dresses that feel cool, clean, and modern. Marleen is a floor-length sheath wedding dress cut in nearly-liquid charmeuse that melts along the body. High neck, low back, buttons, and an attached neck scarf that drapes behind you like a grand finale. It’s the kind of minimalist wedding dress that still feels fashion. Pepper is the understated one that still has a point of view. Same silky, draped charmeuse energy, but in a clean column silhouette with beautiful weight. The back detail is unexpected, and the optional scarf gives you styling options depending on the vibe. Perfect as a courthouse wedding dress or a rehearsal dinner dress when you want to feel modern and pulled together. And then there’s Bexley, for the brides who will always choose pearls if pearls are an option. Floor-length with a bateau neckline, flattering waist seam, clean V-back, and pearl beading from top to bottom on sourced crepe. It photographs like a dream and wears like a classic. Shower, courthouse, rehearsal, reception dress - it just works.

Minis That Understand The Assignment

These mini wedding dresses are for the events where you want the energy to feel a little more fun and a little less formal, but still undeniably bridal. Marquise is my favorite kind of versatility: the kind that looks intentional. It’s an ivory mini dress that gives the illusion of two pieces, with a drop-waist corset bodice in glossy charmeuse inspired by our best-selling Donovan corset, paired with an airy tulle and soft net skirt. The neckline styling is convertible (halter, on-shoulder, off-shoulder), so you can change the whole vibe without changing the dress. Made for bridal shower dresses and afterparty wedding dresses - the movement is everything. Otto is structured, modern, and honestly just really flattering. It has an ultra-modern sweetheart neckline with thoughtful seaming, paired with our best-selling skirt and yes, it has pockets. A rosette sash ties in the back for a fresh hit of bridal interest, all in radiant mikado that holds its shape and catches the light. This is the mini wedding dress you wear when you want to look sharp.

The Afterparty Category

Sometimes you’re not looking for subtle. Sometimes you want an afterparty wedding dress that’s basically an accessory to the party - and a second look wedding dress that steals the night. Boston is exactly that: a beaded mini wedding dress with a straight neckline, pearl buttons down the back, and fringe that moves with your moves. It was made to catch the light and get photographed. Promise is quiet drama in the best way. A straight neckline, spaghetti straps, and a baby A-line mini silhouette, all in luxe mikado that holds its shape beautifully. Hand-made 3D tulip appliqués float across the bodice and skirt for a fresh, sculpted floral moment that feels feminine, modern, and just a little unexpected.

The Point Of All Of This

This is modern bridal dressing - a bridal capsule wardrobe made for every moment, from civil ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, welcome parties, reception, second looks, and afterparties. You don’t need to try on a million dresses, just the right ones, and these are it. SHOP THE NEW COLLECTION