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From Cocktail Hour to Reception: Versatile Wedding Guest Dresses You’ll Love
Remember all those weddings you excitedly RSVP’d “yes” to months ago? Well, wedding season is now here, which means celebrations, parties and fun — and also finding the perfect pieces for each event. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, understated or versatile enough to wear beyond wedding season, you’ve come to the right place.
Alice & Olivia: Imogene Tiered Maxi Dress
This maxi dress from Alice & Olivia has a flattering tiered design and embroidery at the waist. Blue and white is a perfect combination to wear to a summer wedding, since it’s ideal for both cocktail hour and the reception — and you can always be the bride’s “something blue” in a pinch!
Cult Gaia: Rinley One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
This maxi dress from Cult Gaia, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, is an excellent option for an elegant wedding guest dress. Its one-shoulder design and lively orange color allow you to have lots of fun with how you accessorize. The adjustable strap also ensures that the dress will fit comfortably so you can dance all night long.
Anthropologie: Hutch Bow-Tie Maxi Dress
You’ll be best dressed for an outdoor wedding in this dreamy, cotton dress from Anthropologie. We love the exaggerated bow detail, vibrant coral-pink print and flowy silhouette that will keep you cool on a warm summer day. Bonus: If you’re looking for an even more summery print, the dress also comes in a black-and-white gingham-esque style.
Tuckernuck: Charina Sarte Green Botanica Long Dress
Shopping for wedding guest dresses can be frustrating, since you’re often confronted with the feeling that you’ll get only one or two uses out of the outfit. That’s not the case with this dress from Tuckernuck. It’s a versatile maxi that can easily be dressed up or down. Pair it with heels, a fun bag and some accessories for a summer wedding, or dress it down with sandals for a casual warm-weather gathering.
Fanm Mon: Lorr Striped Dress
Shopbop is one of our favorite stores to shop for outfits for special occasions. If you’re headed to a beachy reception or a wedding on the coast, this linen Fanm Mon striped dress fits the bill. You can choose whether to wear it strapless or with adjustable shoulder straps, but our favorite part of the dress is, of course, the pockets.
Zimmermann: Sunray Picnic Dress
The cream dot pattern on this Zimmerman dress is both classic and a bit whimsical. The pleated skirt also gives the dress a bit of movement, which is appreciated this time of year when we prefer to steer clear of constricting clothing. It can also easily be worn into the fall. We’re all about cost per wear!
Whether you’re attending a breezy daytime wedding, an elegant evening reception or a cocktail hour in between, there are plenty of stores to shop through Rakuten with dresses that will make you feel confident and comfortable. We hope you enjoy all your summer events!
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