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
$70.99
Rue La La
-61%
Adrianna Papell
Soutache Bead Sheath Black
$48.00
Rue La La
Alexia Admor
Zayd Midi Sheath Dress in Ivory at Nordstrom Rack, Size X-Small White
$69.97
Nordstrom Rack
Julia Jordan
Tie Waist Shirt Gown Black
$95.99
Rue La La
Black Halo
Rayna Sheath Dress Green
$90.00
Rue La La
-65%
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.
-75%
Mac Duggal
Lace Long Sleeve V-Neck Embellished Gown in Vintage Lilac at Nordstrom, Size 14 Purple
$198.00
$798.00
Nordstrom
-18%
Bardot
Yve V-Neck Halter Open-Back Front-Slit Silky Slip Maxi Dress Green
$129.95
$159.00
Anthropologie
-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
-41%
Adrianna Papell
Floral Embroidered Beaded Trumpet Gown in French Blue at Nordstrom, Size 14
$195.00
$329.00
Nordstrom
AMUR
Valentino Deep-V Gown Black
$140.99
Rue La La
-68%
Mac Duggal
Hand Embellished Asymmetrical Long Sleeve Midi Dress in Nude Gold at Nordstrom, Size 16
$108.00
$338.00
Nordstrom
Mac Duggal
Flutter Sleeve Chiffon Gown Pink
$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.
-60%
Tadashi Shoji
Sequin Lace Body-Con Cocktail Dress in Black/Nude at Nordstrom, Size 6
$138.99
$348.00
Nordstrom
A.L.C.
Piper Gown Black
$184.99
Rue La La
-55%
Eliza J
Bow Mikado Ballgown in Black Ivory at Nordstrom, Size 8
$115.99
$258.00
Nordstrom
Taylor
Cocktail Dress Black
$103.99
Rue La La
Ramy Brook
Mosby Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
Tommy Bahama
Darcy Ottoman Sheath in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$168.00
Nordstrom
Issue New York
Sheath Dress Black
$123.99
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”.
-42%
Mac Duggal
Long Sleeve Embellished Illusion Evening Gown in Platinum Gold at Nordstrom, Size 6
$348.00
$598.00
Nordstrom
A.L.C.
Bianca Pleated Strapless Gown Black
$417.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Norma Kamali
Satin gown Brown
$560.00
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Obie draped satin gown Brown
$560.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Betsy & Adam
V-Neck Cascade Ruffle High-Low Gown in White at Nordstrom, Size 14P
$186.75
$249.00
Nordstrom
-20%
Norma Kamali
Strapless ruched jersey gown Brown
$288.00
$360.00
Mytheresa
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Rebekah Ortquist
