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.
-76%
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$70.99
$298.00
Rue La La
-25%
Lulus
Maelyn Lace-Up Corset Maxi Cocktail Dress in Black Floral at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$96.00
$128.00
Nordstrom
-70%
Julia Jordan
Organza Shirt Gown Blue
$58.99
$198.00
Rue La La
-30%
Quiz
Scuba Crepe Asymmetric Midi Skater Dress in Navy at Nordstrom, Size 12 Blue
$68.60
$98.00
Nordstrom
-72%
Julia Jordan
Organza Shirt Gown Blue
$55.00
$198.00
Rue La La
-25%
Calvin Klein
Stretch Crepe Midi Sheath Dress in Aubergine at Nordstrom Rack, Size 10
$41.22
$54.97
Nordstrom Rack
-68%
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$95.99
$298.00
Rue La La
-69%
Dress The Population
Dress The Population Candace Mermaid Gown
$90.00
$288.00
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.
-78%
A.L.C.
Paige Maxi Dress Brown
$129.99
$595.00
Rue La La
-41%
Adrianna Papell
Floral Embroidered Beaded Trumpet Gown in French Blue at Nordstrom, Size 14
$195.00
$329.00
Nordstrom
-52%
Mac Duggal
Sequined Faux-Wrap Column Gown Beige
$189.99
$398.00
Rue La La
-40%
Julia Jordan
Floral Sleeveless Organza Gown in Blue Multi at Nordstrom, Size 14
$118.80
$198.00
Nordstrom
-67%
Tadashi Shoji
Lace Gown Blue
$180.00
$538.00
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
-73%
Burryco
Burryco Dress Black
$135.99
$499.00
Rue La La
-60%
Free People
Bali Santa Cruz Ruffle Dress in Golden Sands Combo at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$106.99
$268.00
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.
-55%
Eliza J
Bow Mikado Ballgown in Black Ivory at Nordstrom, Size 8
$115.99
$258.00
Nordstrom
-79%
AMUR
Amur Afra Pleated Cocktail Dress Black
$137.99
$648.00
Rue La La
Tommy Bahama
Darcy Ottoman Sheath in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$168.00
Nordstrom
-77%
Issue New York
Issue New York Sheath Dress Black
$123.99
$550.00
Rue La La
-50%
Mac Duggal
Sequin Wrap Evening Gown in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10
$198.00
$398.00
Nordstrom
-72%
Ramy Brook
Mosby Gown Black
$175.99
$625.00
Rue La La
-61%
Taylor
Cocktail Dress Black
$103.99
$268.00
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”.
-42%
Mac Duggal
Long Sleeve Embellished Illusion Evening Gown in Platinum Gold at Nordstrom, Size 6
$348.00
$598.00
Nordstrom
-20%
Norma Kamali
Draped gown Brown
$328.00
$410.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Norma Kamali
Sequined ruched gown
$408.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
-69%
Mac Duggal
Floral Embroidered Corset Bodice Gown in Nude Multi at Nordstrom, Size 2 Beige
$248.00
$798.00
Nordstrom
Norma Kamali
Underwire Fishtail Gown Black
$235.00
Neiman Marcus
-20%
Norma Kamali
Strapless ruched jersey gown Brown
$288.00
$360.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Rebekah Ortquist
