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.
Alexia Admor
Diane Sheath Dress Blue
$65.99
Rue La La
Tommy Bahama
Palm-A-Dora Dolce Bay Linen-Blend Sheath Dress White
$69.99
Rue La La
Black Halo
Lotus Gown Pink
$96.99
Rue La La
Eliza J
Asymmetrical Maxi Dress Blue
$67.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Winston Sheath Dress Black
$79.99
Rue La La
Adrianna Papell
Soutache Bead Sheath Black
$80.99
Rue La La
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$70.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Crysta Sheath Dress Black
$59.99
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.
Dress The Population
Dress The Population Daven Fit & Flare Dress
$150.00
Rue La La
-50%
Hutch
Smocked Tulle Gown in Orange Painted Lush Tropical at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$199.00
$398.00
Nordstrom
Burryco
Red Solid Maxi Dress
$149.99
Rue La La
-60%
A.L.C.
Lilah II Ruched Cotton A-Line Midi Dress White
$198.00
$495.00
Neiman Marcus
Maeve
Sleeveless V-Neck Tiered Scarf Midi Dress Blue
$168.00
Anthropologie
Rococo Sand
Maxi Dress Green
$121.99
Rue La La
-38%
Maeve
Pleated Button-Front Maxi Skirt Blue
$109.95
$178.00
Anthropologie
ASTR the Label
Araxie Slip Dress Blue
$178.00
Anthropologie
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.
-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
-25%
Julia Jordan
Floral Organza Gown in Black Multi at Nordstrom, Size 10
$171.00
$228.00
Nordstrom
Ramy Brook
Mosby Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
Halston Heritage
Akeem Gown Black
$165.99
Rue La La
A.L.C.
Piper Gown Black
$184.99
Rue La La
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 Green
$248.00
Anthropologie
Michael Costello
x Revolve Marlene Gown Size XXS
$135.07
HEWI
Elliatt
Nessa Draped Satin Cowl Gown Orange
$248.00
Anthropologie
-40%
A.L.C.
Nadia Draped Satin Gown Purple
$450.00
$750.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Aya Muse
Draped halterneck gown Red
$535.00
$765.00
Mytheresa
Ramy Brook
Mosby Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
-50%
Bronx and Banco
Anastasia Embroidered Floral Applique Gown Blue
$424.99
$850.00
Neiman Marcus
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Rebekah Ortquist
