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.
Julia Jordan
Organza Shirt Gown Blue
$38.00
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Diane Sheath Dress Blue
$65.99
Rue La La
Black Halo
Lotus Gown Pink
$96.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Crysta Sheath Dress Black
$59.99
Rue La La
Eliza J
Asymmetrical Maxi Dress Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Wrene Sheath Dress White
$65.99
Rue La La
LIKELY
Driggs Sheath Dress White
$79.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Skylar Sheath Dress Black
$79.99
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.
Maeve
Strapless Waisted Maxi Dress Black
$168.00
Anthropologie
-63%
Significant Other
Brianna Long-Sleeve Wrap-Front Maxi Dress
$129.95
$350.00
Anthropologie
Dress The Population
Dress The Population Daven Fit & Flare Dress
$150.00
Rue La La
English Factory
Cotton Twofer Midi Dress Beige
$140.00
Anthropologie
-27%
AFRM
Danika Halter Mesh Maxi Dress Black
$129.95
$178.00
Anthropologie
Burryco
Red Solid Maxi Dress
$149.99
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.
Ramy Brook
Mosby Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
-60%
Aidan Mattox
Draped Stretch Mikado Sheath Midi Dress Black
$118.00
$295.00
Neiman Marcus
Mac Duggal
Cap Sleeve Empire Waist Sheath Midi Dress Black
$188.00
Rue La La
Halston Heritage
Akeem Gown Black
$165.99
Rue La La
-64%
Eliza J
Pleated Strapless Jacquard Cocktail Dress in Black Multi at Nordstrom, Size 2
$118.03
$328.00
Nordstrom
A.L.C.
Piper Gown Black
$184.99
Rue La La
Wayf
Lea Cowl Neck Satin Gown in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$128.00
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”.
Elliatt
Nessa Draped Satin Cowl Gown Orange
$248.00
Anthropologie
Ramy Brook
Mosby Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
-30%
Staud
Tina ruched velvet gown Black
$591.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
Michael Costello
x Revolve Marlene Gown Size XXS
$135.07
HEWI
-30%
Aya Muse
Draped halterneck gown Red
$535.00
$765.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Alexandra Miro
Gloria silk chiffon gown Orange
$483.00
$805.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Rebekah Ortquist
