Whenever I’m attending a wedding, I always want my attire to have a sense of place about it: Fun prints in the tropics. Fine and flowy on the coast. Sleek and city chic out on the town. Modern and modest inside the church. The dress has to match the mood whether it’s a backyard bash, a black tie affair or somewhere in between. Also important: the three Fs: formality, fit, finances. Below are some current favorites that come in a wide range of styles for a wide array of settings!
Best Wedding Guest Dresses for Any Setting
Fab for under $100
Pastel floral pretty little midi
This pastel blue floral print midi features an open back, subtle pleats and the perfect flowy sleeve. Pair it with some gold jewelry, an updo, and heels for a semi-formal look under $100!
Sage cutout midi
Sage is having a moment, and I’m here for it! This lightweight, satin midi with a tasteful slit and cutouts would be perfect for a formal destination wedding.
Lauren dress
This navy number is dressy and never boring, and for those reasons and more, I’m in!
An emerald lace cocktail moment
Okay, Amazon. We see you with the show stopper! I have a pricier bridal white version of this dress and didn’t know I could love it more in this dark moody formal green for less!
Off the shoulder midi
I’m a sucker for a navy, sweetheart neckline stunner. Plus the stetch knit makes it the perfect marriage of the 3 f’s!
Piper dress
She’s giving girl-next-door vibes with the button details, a-line skirt, and perfect tea style dress.
Fly above maxi
With tasteful slits and lovely back details, this goddess green maxi is such a fun option for a destination wedding!
Persia dress
Achieve the golden girl status with this cowl neck midi, perfect and versatile for any occasion.
Satin draped bardot midi
I feel like this draped neckline and ruched fabric would look fabulous on every body…and the cinderella blue is a MOMENT!
Always in style
The LBD will never go out of style, so here’s a roundup of my favorite black wedding guest dresses. Did I mention they’re all under $100?? Gosh, I love Petal & Pup.
LBD
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Florals that never fail
Saratoga cotton dress
Can’t get enough of this uber versatile dress with puff sleeves and a ruffle elastic cuff. This timeless maxi is it!
Lovestruck floral halter maxi
I’ve always adored ASTR The Label for the quality, and this sweet feminine maxi with all the little details is the perfect wedding guest look.
Shona Joy Diana midi
The high neckline, the tiny tasteful cutouts.. I love her!
Twilight dress
The side slit and tie straps elevate this simple dress just enough to make a statement! I love it in the blue floral + emerald green for more seasonality.
Veria silk dress
The gorgeous halter neckline makes this silky floor length stunner stand out.
Absolute stunners to splurge on
V. Chapman Lily dress
BHLDN knows what they’re doing, and this perfectly balanced dress has been on my heart and in my shopping cart for some time. The perfect balance of playful and sophisticated- yes, please!
Lilac sky tulle dress
Plush and stylish tulle done right with this Collector’s Edition Ellie Nap Dress is one of a kind!
A cut above gown
This REVOLVE X Katie May is stunning in seagreen. All eyes are on the wedding guest in this dress!
Sabina Musayev Helena dress
The sparkle, the shine, the deep V.. this metallic showstopper is it.
Cassini dress
Delicate and elegant- I think this cinderella blue beauty would be beautiful on many shapes and sizes.
April dress
This Cynthia Rowley smocked ruffle midi is the grand finale of this blog post. You’re welcome!
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Beautiful dress selections! In my opinion the “Pastel floral pretty little midi” and the “Twilight dress” are too white and would definitely get side-eye from guests who think they’re too bridal, but beyond those two I’m obsessed with the list.
Totally get it! I was just having this same convo earlier ha! If anyone showed up wearing these to my wedding next month, I’d have no problem but to each their own!
Just an FYI about Hello Molly! You can only return for store credit. They will not refund to your card. Their customer service team is excellent though! Speaking from experience lol.
Also wear on my Hawaiian wedding dress guest options 😉😉😉
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Good to know about the brand! And lots of florals if you want to go that route to Maui!!🌴🌞🌺