a line knit dress Fine-knit cotton-blend a-line A perfect balance between chic and modest Emerald Green Knitted Sweater Dress:

Brimming with romantic details: a ruffled neckline that can be worn on or off the shoulder, gently puffed sleeves, and a billowing skirt edged in double ruffles gathered into a classic waist with tie sash

Erin Vanderhoof is a staff writer at Vanity Fair, where she covers culture, books, music, and the royal family and cohosts the podcast DYNASTY

Remember that bridal showers often involve a lot of mingling, participating in games, and standing while the bride opens gifts, so prioritize comfort alongside style

do not hang by the off-shoulder sleeves to prevent them from stretching

Style with ankle boots for a modern twist

The style has been worn by countless brides throughout historyincluding style icon, Hailey Bieber during her 2019 nuptials