20 night-one looks worn on 'The Bachelorette,' ranked from least to most daring

Maria NoyenJul 17, 2022, 15:37 IST

Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey are the season 19 leads of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

"The Bachelorette" has returned for season 19, and for the first time, there are two leading ladies.
For the premiere, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia wore different-colored glittery dresses.

Clare Crawley's night one glimmery halter-neck dress seemed old school for what was going to be an unprecedented season.

Clare Crawley on night one of season 16 of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

Desiree Hartsock was one of the first to wear the sparkly halter neck combo on her season in 2013, but even then it didn't have too much of a wow factor.

Desiree Hartsock on night one of season nine of "The Bachelorette."Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Andi Dorfman's night-one Basler gown leaned slightly toward being like a 1920s costume.

Andi Dorfman on night one of season 10 of "The Bachelorette."Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

The opening episode of season 11 of "The Bachelorette" had two leads, Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and both looked ready for prom.

Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe on night one of season 11 of "The Bachelorette."Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

While "The Bachelorette" was still relatively new when Ali Fedotowsky was the lead on season six, the show could've done more for her than have her wear a forgettable black dress.

Ali Fedotowsky on night one of season six of "The Bachelorette."Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

While "The Bachelorette" was still relatively new when Ali Fedotowsky was the lead on season six, the show could've done more for her than have her wear a forgettable black dress.

Becca Kufrin's bone-white column dress for her first night as the bachelorette was a little reminiscent of Rachel Lindsay's, the lead on the previous season.

Becca Kufrin on night one of season 14 of "The Bachelorette."Paul Hebert/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Speaking of Lindsay, here she is on night one of her season of "The Bachelorette," right before Kufrin.

Rachel Lindsay on night one of season 13 of "The Bachelorette."Paul Hebert/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Trista Sutter, the first bachelorette in Bachelor Nation history, wore a black gown with a plunging neckline for her night-one look.

Trista Sutter on night one of the first season of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Hannah Brown is yet another bachelorette to wear a sparkly Randi Rahm night-one gown, but hers featured a daring side slit.

Hannah Brown on night one of season 15 of "The Bachelorette."John Fleenor/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Emily Maynard's single-sleeved dress was relatively daring considering the demure nature of most of her predecessor's dresses.

Emily Maynard on night one of season eight of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Katie Thurston's bold orange night-one dress was more vibrant than any previous lead of "The Bachelorette."

Katie Thurston on night one of season 19 of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

Jillian Harris's night-one dress was all about simplicity in the front, party in the back.

Jillian Harris on season five of "The Bachelorette."Adam Larkey/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Michelle Young's night-one look reportedly took 672 hours to sew, but it's the cutouts that really stole the show of her premiere episode.

Michelle Young on night one of season 18 of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

JoJo Fletcher wore a mermaid-style gown with a low neckline on the night she met her now-husband, Jordan Rodger, on "The Bachelorette."

JoJo Fletcher on night one of season 12 of "The Bachelorette."Rick Rowell/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Gabby Windey's paneled ink-blue dress on her first night on "The Bachelorette" was the perfect mix of daring and timelessness.

Gabby Windey on night one of season 19 of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

Meredith Phillips' black gown was deceptively simple in the front but daring in the back.

Meredith Phillips on night one of season two of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Season four lead DeAnna Pappas wore a shimmery gold dress with a plunging neckline on her first night on "The Bachelorette."

DeAnna Pappas on night one of season four of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Ashley Hebert made a lasting fashion impression by being the first lead to wear such a glittery, extravagant gown on night one.

Ashley Hebert on night one of season seven of "The Bachelorette."Rick Rowell/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images

Thigh slits are nothing new, but Rachel Recchia pushed boundaries with her higher-cut design on night one of season 19.

Rachel Recchia on night one of season 19 of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

Tayshia Adams may have worn a Randi Rahm design on night one of her surprise stint as the bachelorette, but it was unlike anything viewers had seen before.

Tayshia Adams on her first night on season 16 of "The Bachelorette."Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

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20 night-one looks worn on 'The Bachelorette,' ranked from least to most daring

Clare Crawley's night one glimmery halter-neck dress seemed old school for what was going to be an unprecedented season.

Desiree Hartsock was one of the first to wear the sparkly halter neck combo on her season in 2013, but even then it didn't have too much of a wow factor.

Andi Dorfman's night-one Basler gown leaned slightly toward being like a 1920s costume.

The opening episode of season 11 of "The Bachelorette" had two leads, Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe, and both looked ready for prom.

While "The Bachelorette" was still relatively new when Ali Fedotowsky was the lead on season six, the show could've done more for her than have her wear a forgettable black dress.

Becca Kufrin's bone-white column dress for her first night as the bachelorette was a little reminiscent of Rachel Lindsay's, the lead on the previous season.

Speaking of Lindsay, here she is on night one of her season of "The Bachelorette," right before Kufrin.

Trista Sutter, the first bachelorette in Bachelor Nation history, wore a black gown with a plunging neckline for her night-one look.

Hannah Brown is yet another bachelorette to wear a sparkly Randi Rahm night-one gown, but hers featured a daring side slit.

Emily Maynard's single-sleeved dress was relatively daring considering the demure nature of most of her predecessor's dresses.

Katie Thurston's bold orange night-one dress was more vibrant than any previous lead of "The Bachelorette."

Jillian Harris's night-one dress was all about simplicity in the front, party in the back.

Michelle Young's night-one look reportedly took 672 hours to sew, but it's the cutouts that really stole the show of her premiere episode.

JoJo Fletcher wore a mermaid-style gown with a low neckline on the night she met her now-husband, Jordan Rodger, on "The Bachelorette."

Gabby Windey's paneled ink-blue dress on her first night on "The Bachelorette" was the perfect mix of daring and timelessness.

Meredith Phillips' black gown was deceptively simple in the front but daring in the back.

Season four lead DeAnna Pappas wore a shimmery gold dress with a plunging neckline on her first night on "The Bachelorette."

Ashley Hebert made a lasting fashion impression by being the first lead to wear such a glittery, extravagant gown on night one.

Thigh slits are nothing new, but Rachel Recchia pushed boundaries with her higher-cut design on night one of season 19.

Tayshia Adams may have worn a Randi Rahm design on night one of her surprise stint as the bachelorette, but it was unlike anything viewers had seen before.