The best wedding guest dresses for every budget
With wedding season soon approaching, the quest for chic wedding guest outfits has officially begun. However, as weddings can be notoriously expensive for everyone involved, finding stylish yet affordable wedding guest dresses is a top priority.
Starting at less than $100, hit the dance floor (and the open bar) in our picks for the season’s best wedding guest attire.
Adrianna Papell
Soutache Bead Sheath Black
$48.00
Rue La La
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$70.99
Rue La La
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$95.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Tia Sheath Dress Red
$79.99
Rue La La
Tommy Bahama
Palm A Dora Linen-Blend Sheath Dress Brown
$45.99
Rue La La
Eliza J
Asymmetrical Maxi Dress Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Black Halo
Rayna Sheath Dress Green
$90.00
Rue La La
Natori
Empress Print Satin Gown Green
$39.99
Rue La La
Looking for a cute maxi dress for a wedding? I’ve got you covered. An elegant maxi dress is my usual go-to as a wedding guest. Just make sure you don’t go to over-the-top and outshine the bride. Keep in mind shoe height when it comes to the maxi dress to avoid tripping or having your dress drag on the ground.
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Elliot Linen-Blend Midi Dress Brown
$170.99
Rue La La
-18%
Bardot
Yve V-Neck Halter Open-Back Front-Slit Silky Slip Maxi Dress Green
$129.95
$159.00
Anthropologie
-46%
AllSaints
Lyra Linen Midi Dress
$161.10
$299.00
AllSaints
-40%
Julia Jordan
Sequin Embellished Sleeveless Evening Dress in Ivory at Nordstrom, Size 12 White
$148.80
$248.00
Nordstrom
-40%
AllSaints
Aude Ruffle Maxi Skirt
$191.70
$319.00
AllSaints
Dress The Population
Dress The Population Angelina A-Line Dress
$116.00
Rue La La
-46%
AllSaints
Micaela Pleated Skirt
$134.10
$249.00
AllSaints
Mac Duggal
Beaded V-Neck Gown Green
$126.00
Rue La La
It’s perfectly fine to wear black to a wedding – so long as it’s an evening wedding. In fact, a new wedding trend has emerged where all guests are asked to wear black to the wedding. And since black is a universally flattering color – I’m definitely on board.
A.L.C.
Piper Gown Black
$184.99
Rue La La
-60%
Aidan Mattox
Draped Stretch Mikado Sheath Midi Dress Black
$118.00
$295.00
Neiman Marcus
AMUR
Elodie Gown Black
$179.99
Rue La La
Issue New York
Sheath Dress Black
$123.99
Rue La La
-64%
Eliza J
Pleated Strapless Jacquard Cocktail Dress in Black Multi at Nordstrom, Size 14
$118.03
$328.00
Nordstrom
AMUR
Afra Pleated Cocktail Dress Black
$137.99
Rue La La
-50%
JS Collections
Fauna Floral Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Gown in Red/Black at Nordstrom, Size 14
$153.99
$308.00
Nordstrom
Make sure to always check the invitation to know what kind of dress you should wear to the wedding. A cocktail dress will usually do the trick – or if you’re at a beach wedding, a cute and airy sun dress can be the best option. However, “black tie” usually requires a little bit more thought and effort. Dresses should be floor length and be a certain level of “chic”.
Norma Kamali
Obie draped satin gown Brown
$560.00
Mytheresa
AMUR
Allen Strappy Gown Green
$158.99
Rue La La
-30%
Staud
Tina ruched velvet gown Black
$591.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
Michael Costello
x Revolve Marlene Gown Size XXS
$133.89
HEWI
-30%
Solace London
Emelia scarf-detail satin gown Blue
$539.00
$770.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Bronx and Banco
Anastasia Embroidered Floral Applique Gown Blue
$424.99
$850.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Norma Kamali
Draped gown Brown
$287.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Rebekah Ortquist
