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After looking through thousands of dresses, we've found our favorite 10 gowns under $1,500. From a simple column silhouette to an elaborate full ball gown, each dress has a unique detail giving it an expensive feel WITHOUTthe hefty price.





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Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Stretch silk crepe de Chine pin-tucked gown, $1,265, nicolemiller.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Ivory soft satin strapless draped mermaid gown with handkerchief-hem skirt and pearl- and crystal-encrusted belt, $898, watters.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Ball gown with V-neck bodice and fully draped skirt made with hand-cut bias organza flanges and tulle swirls, $1,400, davidsbridal.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Champagne shimmer organza strapless gown with diagonal ruffles and stole, $895, theiacouture.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Fringe wedding gown, $550, anntaylor.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Tara Keely ivory Alençon lace tea-length gown, $1,155, jlmcouture.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Katherine gown, $348, whitehouseblackmarket.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Melissa ivory silk georgette tiered gown with grosgrain belt and sheer back, $1,495, threaddesign.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Double-face silk satin draped halter gown, $825, nicolemiller.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500

Silk crinkle halter gown, $850, jcrew.com.

Top 10 Dresses Under $1,500