Each season, two women get dressed to the nines to either get engaged or get sent home during the show’s finale episode. While one contestant receives the final rose and can look back at their gown with fond memories, the runner-up’s dress is presumably tainted, and in most cases, will never be worn again.
If you’re fashion-obsessed like Us, you’re probably wondering what went into choosing the finale looks or more importantly, how much they cost.
One of the most expensive finale gowns was that of Raven Gates, who appeared on season 21 of the show. Raven rocked a $6,800 sparkly number from Randi Rahm design while saying goodbye to Nick Viall in 2017. The frock featured a halter neckline, delicate beading and a delicate train. Raven styled it with dangly earrings, soft glam and loose curls.
Daisy Kent, who was featured on season 28 of the show, opted for a more affordable dress while parting ways with Joey Graziadei in 2024. She stunned in a $350 red number from Nookie, featuring a strapless neckline, cutout over her chest and fitted skirt. She accessorized with dainty gold jewelry and slicked her hair back into a ponytail.
Keep scrolling to find out how much money Bachelor runner-ups spent on their finale dresses:
Daisy Kent
Daisy rocked a $350 red Nookie design while getting her heart broken by Joey on season 28. Although she had a gut feeling Joey wouldn’t choose her, Daisy expressed confidence in finding true love someday. “If I can love the wrong person that much, imagine how much I can love the right person,” she said in her final confessional. Joey ended up proposing to Kelsey Anderson.
Gabi Elnicki
Gabi spent $1,190 on her silky yellow Proenza Schouler gown, which she wore as Zach Shallcross broke up with her on season 27 of the show. The elegant design was finished with an open back, and she paired it with silver earrings and strappy sandals. Kaity Biggar won Shallcross’ heart that season.
Raven Gates
Raven looked ethereal in a $6,800 gown from Randi Rahm during the final rose ceremony with Nick Viall in season 21. (He ended up proposing to Vanessa Grimaldi. The couple called it quits that same year. He is now married to Natalie Joy.)
Although Raven got sent home without a ring, she met Bachelor Nation’s Adam Gottschalk while filming season 4 of Bachelor in Paradise. The duo tied the knot in April 2021 and share sons Max and Gates.
JoJo Fletcher
JoJo looked as elegant as ever in a sequin gown during the finale episode of Ben Higgins’ season 20 in 2016. Her $498 dress from Mac Duggal featured a delicate pink pattern with a sheer skirt. Lauren Bushnell ended up getting engaged to Ben, however the duo called it quits in 2017.
Although JoJo did not find love with Ben, she starred as the season 12 Bachelorette, where she met her now-husband Jordan Rodgers.
Lauren Burnham
Lauren, who was the runner-up on Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s season 22, spent $698 on a beaded design from Mac Duggal. Her frock featured spaghetti straps, a flapper skirt and slit in the back. Aerie ended up proposing to Becca Kufrin that same day. He later called it quits with Becca and pursued his relationship with Lauren. The duo are now married and share three children together: daughter Alessi, and twins Senna and Lux.
