Choosing a wedding dress silhouette is incredibly difficult. You may dream of that fairytale princess moment but come to realize you’d never be comfortable in a full ball gown and will inevitably choose something more figure-flattering. Or, maybe you thought a fitted mermaid silhouette was the shape for you only to gather that a more fluid skirt makes sense for dancing the night away. One silhouette you may not have considered? A two-piece wedding dress. And yes, it works for myriad bridal aesthetics whether you consider yourself a traditional, modern or bohemian bride.
Two-piece wedding dresses are not all midriff-baring styles—though some are—they vary from traditional to ultra-modern and are incredibly dynamic. For the confident bride, a crop top and high-waist skirt are sexy in combination whether you go for a structural silhouette, fluid chiffon set or modern lace pairing. You can balance out a peek of skin by choosing a style with long sleeves or by opting for a more voluminous skirt to offset a revealed waist.
For more conservative brides, two-piece sets are on offer from matching top and skirts (sans midriff) to traditional gowns with unique overlays. Multiple pieces simply give you the option to mix and match textures and customize your wedding dress for a more distinctive look whether it’s a mix of lace and crêpe de chine, a boudoir-inspired bodice tucked into a fit-and-flare skirt or a tulle gown with a beaded overlay on top.
Romantic options about for the bohemian bride. Details like beaded silk Georgette, fanciful embroidery, and crochet lace are just right. In terms of silhouettes, off-the-shoulder tops with flouncy tiered skirts, cropped tops and sweeping skirts, and lace busters over draped silk chiffon skirts capture a wanderlust mood.
City hall brides can try for a two-piece via an abbreviated hem—a set done in all lace or with floral appliqué are traditional and elegant. If you have a minimal aesthetic, pared-back separates feel fresh.
If you think a two-piece wedding dress is right for you, scroll through our edit of 35 options ahead.
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DB Studio Crepe Crop Top and Lace Maxi Skirt Set
SHOP NOW: David's Bridal, $179.95
Asos Edition Curve Lace Embroidered Midi Wedding Dress, $222
SHOP NOW: ASOS, $222
Decode 18 Crepe Crop Top and Long Slim Lace Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, David's Bridal, $69.95 Skirt, David's Bridal, $159.95
Black Halo Juma Two Piece Dress
SHOP NOW: Shopbop, $345
Heartloom Mattie Gown
SHOP NOW: Heartloom, $658
Leanne Marshall Isla Top
SHOP NOW: Leanne Marshall, $695
Leanne Marshall Ines Skirt
SHOP NOW: Leanne Marshall, $1,980
Tadashi Shoji Maya Two-Piece Gown
SHOP NOW: Tadashi Shoji, $748
Amy Kuschel Elle Tucker and Paige Gown
SHOP NOW: Tucker BHLDN, $80 and Gown, BHLDN, $800
Grace Loves Lace Perla Two-Piece Gown
SHOP NOW: Grave Loves Lace, $990
Catherine Dean Itala Top And Delia Maxi Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, BHLDN, $220 And Skirt, BHLDN, $800
Jenny Yoo Gigi Topper and Everly Gown
SHOP NOW: Topper, Jenny Yoo, $275 and Gown, Jenny Yoo, $800
Lace & Liberty Laguna Long Sleeve Top and Wonderland Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, Lace & Liberty, $460 and Skirt, Lace & Liberty, $980
Eddy K Capri Top and Leigh Gown
SHOP NOW: Top, BHLDN, $600 and Gown, BHLDN, $1,600
Wtoo by Watters Lavinia Corset and Maharet Skirt
SHOP NOW: Corset, Watters, $710 - $920 and Skirt, Watters, $900 - $1,125
Willowby Keziah Tank amd Zora Beaded Skirt
SHOP NOW: Tank, Watters, $605 and Skirt, Watters, $1460 - $1930
Watters Dianthus Top and Jarred Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, Watters, $1,035 - $1,190 and Skirt, Watters, $1,775 - $2,648
Rosie Assoulin Fig Top and Lilly Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, Moda Operandi, $2,895 and Skirt, Moda Operandi, $3,595
Costarellos Scalloped Beaded Lace Blouse and Illusion Beaded Lace Waist Tulle Skirt
SHOP NOW: Blouse, Moda Operandi, $3,170 and Skirt, Moda Operandi, $3,410
Johanna Ortiz Amores Como El Nuestro Top and El Sueño De Una Noche Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, Moda Operandi, $1,850 and Skirt, Moda Operandi, $5,500
Anya Fleet Jennis Wedding Dress
SHOP NOW: Anya Fleet, Price Upon Request
Bo & Luca Frida
SHOP NOW: Bo & Luca, Price Upon Request
Danielle Frankel Susanna Top And Eleanor Skirt
SHOP NOW: Danielle Frankel, Price Upon Request
Donatelle Godart Beau Sior & Ballade
SHOP NOW: Donatelle Godart, Price Upon Request
Elise Hameau Jim Top And Neal Skirt
SHOP NOW: Elise Hameau, Price Upon Request
Honor Silk Faille Maxi Skirt With Ruffle And Matching Silk Faille Tank
SHOP NOW: Honor, Price Upon Request
Houghton Chloe Top, Madonna Bra, Soraya Skirt
SHOP NOW: Houghton, Price Upon Request
Inbal Dror BR-18-06-C
SHOP NOW: Inbal Dror, Price Upon Request
Laure de Sagazan Parny Top And Wood Skirt
SHOP NOW: Laure de Sagazan, Price Upon Request
Lela Rose The Hampshire
SHOP NOW: Lela Rose, Price Upon Request
Lihi Hod Danielle
SHOP NOW: Lihi Hod, Price Upon Request
Margaux Tardits Voulez-Vous Danser Acec Moi
SHOP NOW: Margaux Tardits, Price Upon Request
Pronovias Xinel Bridal Top and Xandra Ballgown Skirt
SHOP NOW: Top, Pronovias, Price Upon Request and Skirt, Pronovias, Price Upon Request
Rime Arodaky Prince Top And Joey Skirt
SHOP NOW: Rime Arodaky, Price Upon Request
Suzanne Howard Atlas Gown
SHOP NOW: Suzanne Howard,, Price Upon Request
Theia Brianna Bodice
SHOP NOW: Theia, Price Upon Request
Theia Dakota Skirt
SHOP NOW: Theia, Price Upon Request
