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
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$95.99
Rue La La
-61%
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$70.99
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Tia Sheath Dress Red
$79.99
Rue La La
Adrianna Papell
Soutache Bead Sheath Black
$48.00
Rue La La
Black Halo
Rayna Sheath Dress Green
$90.00
Rue La La
Natori
Empress Print Satin Gown Black
$39.99
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.
-18%
Bardot
Yve V-Neck Halter Open-Back Front-Slit Silky Slip Maxi Dress Green
$129.95
$159.00
Anthropologie
-75%
Mac Duggal
Lace Long Sleeve V-Neck Embellished Gown in Vintage Lilac at Nordstrom, Size 14 Purple
$198.00
$798.00
Nordstrom
Mac Duggal
Flutter Sleeve Chiffon Gown Pink
$149.99
Rue La La
-63%
Mac Duggal
Sequined High Neck Puff Long Sleeve Column Gown in Copper at Nordstrom, Size 10
$148.00
$398.00
Nordstrom
A.L.C.
Paige Maxi Dress Brown
$129.99
Rue La La
-50%
Pisarro Nights
Illusion Beaded Mesh Column Gown in Rose at Nordstrom, Size 10
$134.00
$268.00
Nordstrom
-52%
BHLDN
Emma High-Neck Satin Maxi Gown White
$119.95
$248.00
Anthropologie
-60%
Dress The Population
Layana Ruffle Strapless Evening Gown in Wisteria Multi at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large
$178.99
$448.00
Nordstrom
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
Taylor
Cocktail Dress Black
$103.99
Rue La La
-55%
Eliza J
Bow Mikado Ballgown in Black Ivory at Nordstrom, Size 8
$115.99
$258.00
Nordstrom
AMUR
Elodie Gown Black
$179.99
Rue La La
-60%
Aidan Mattox
Draped Stretch Mikado Sheath Midi Dress Black
$118.00
$295.00
Neiman Marcus
Issue New York
Sheath Dress Black
$123.99
Rue La La
Ainea
Black Star Sequin Cowl Neck Gown Size S
$181.61
HEWI
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”.
-42%
Mac Duggal
Long Sleeve Embellished Illusion Evening Gown in Platinum Gold at Nordstrom, Size 6
$348.00
$598.00
Nordstrom
Norma Kamali
Satin gown Brown
$560.00
Mytheresa
Michael Costello
x Revolve Marlene Gown Size XXS
$134.53
HEWI
Norma Kamali
Obie draped satin gown Brown
$560.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Norma Kamali
Sequined ruched gown Silver
$408.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Norma Kamali
Draped gown Brown
$328.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Rebekah Ortquist
