21 Affordable Wedding Guest Dresses That Look So Luxurious (2024)

"This blue satin dress from Mango has beautiful details and would look stunning with minimalistic accessories," says Sandvik.

Sizes: 2-8

Colors: Blue

Material: 100% polyester

A delicately smocked midi dress you can wear to a range of venues, from vineyards and farms to gardens and woodlands.

Sizes: XXS-XXL

Colors: Multicolored floral print

Material: 100% cotton

"I am in love with the olive green color and the shape of this dress from Princess Polly," says Sandvik. "I would pair it with skin-neutral two-strap sandals and gold jewelry."

Sizes: 0-20

Colors: Green

Material: 95% polyester 5% elastane

What reviewers are saying: "Omggg this dress is so beautiful! I got a size US16, it did fit a little big, I would have gotten the US14 for a better fit, but the material is soft and nice on the skin, I love the color. I am 5'2 so it was a bit long on me too."

We love this lovely number for a daytime wedding. Pair it with simple heeled sandals and a darling mini bag.

Sizes: XS-XL

Colors: Red, White, Black

Material: Body: 98% cotton, 2% spandex; Lining: 100% cotton

Picture this shimmering number glowing at an outdoor wedding in Marrakesh. C'est chic!

Sizes: S-L

Colors: Green

Material: Body: 70% viscose, 30% polyamide; Lining: 89% polyester, 11% elastane

Proof that neutrals can be bold with heels or flat sandals. This flowing silhouette is definitely destination wedding material.

Sizes: 2-12

Colors: Black and tan print

Material: Body: 100% viscose; Lining: 100% rayon

Simple yet striking, this strapless number is a versatile style you can wear to various venues and with accessories of all kinds.

Sizes: XXS Petite-3X

Colors: Blue, Yellow, Black

Material: Viscose, linen, cotton, elastane

"A gorgeous lilac-colored dress would be a great choice for any wedding, and I would pair it with neutral or white accessories," says Sandvik.

Sizes: 0-12

Colors: Lilac, Black

Material: Acetate 68%, rayon 32%

Give your best Barbie wedding guest in this asymmetrical linen midi. It's just sexy enough and gorgeous in a tropical locale.

Sizes: 2-12

Colors: Pink, Blue, Orange, Green, White

Material: 70% rayon 30% linen

What reviewers are saying: "This dress fits so well and is the perfect statement dress for an event or summer night out. Love the cut out details!"

This watercolor dress is a beautiful print alternative to florals.

Sizes: XS-XXL

Colors: Lime green watercolor

Material: 100% rayon

A cut-out wedding guest dress has a time and place—a beachy destination most certainly being one of them.

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colors: Orange

Material: 60% cotton 40% viscose

Sandvik tells BAZAAR, "A romantic style dress is always a good idea for a wedding, and this pink one from Tiger Mist would pair amazingly with some white strappy sandals and a mini clutch."

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colors: Pink

Material: 95% polyester 5% elastane

What reviewers are saying: "Beautiful quality, [the] shape of the dress is highly complimenting of figure, color is exact to what it looks like in the photos!"

"This body-hugging dress from Norma Kamali is a lovely choice for a summer wedding," suggests Sandvik. "Play it safe with neutral accessories or go all out with a pop of color like green or blue on the shoes."

Sizes: XXS-XL

Colors: Powder Blue, Mountain Green, Red, Rose, Blonde, Blush, Blood Orange, Gemini Green, Papaya, Ivory, Plum, Dark Blue, Lemon, Powder Purple

Material: 95% polyester, 5% spandex

What reviewers are saying: "The most wonderful dress I have ever owned! I have multiple colors and I wear them to weddings, with sneakers casual and to most events. I recommend and is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time."

Charming and romantic, this gathered bodice dress highlights the waist in an effortlessly elegant manner.

Sizes: XXS-XXL

Colors: Green

Material: 100% organic cotton

Nod to the aughts in this luminous halter dress cut from drapey lightweight Japanese satin. Even better, it has a pretty open back.

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Colors: Pink, Black, Birch

Material: 100% polyester

What reviewers are saying: "Love the dress! Love the back! If you want it to hang in the back like how it does on the model you would need to size up. I’m normally a small in dresses but I have hips so I could definitely fit into a medium but I wanted it to be form fitting and it is. Very flattering."

"This floor-length floral dress is perfect for garden weddings," Sandvik recommends. "If you'll be walking on grass, pair it with flat sandals for ultimate comfort so you can dance all night."

Sizes: 2-12

Colors: Multicolored floral print

Material: Body: 3% elastane, 47% polyester, 50% recycled polyester; Lining: 100% polyester

A wrap-around tie-waist detail enhances the wow factor of this plissé-pleated midi dress.

Sizes: XS-XXL

Colors: Blue

Material: 100% polyester

What reviewers are saying: "Super sexy very flattering! Love the cut and style. The material is lightweight and skims over the surface of your body, making it super nice and easy to wear! I'm curvy and a bigger person, and don't often wear revealing dresses or show midriff. However, I felt nicely covered in this dress and confident the way the cropped section shows off the waistline. The length made this dress elegant and grown sexy!"

For a high summer wedding, opt for this luxe linen mini. It's playful yet elevated and plenty breathable in the heat.

Sizes: XS-3X

Colors: Green

Material: 100% linen

This high-neck gown is giving us all the fluidity and whimsy.

Sizes: 0-24

Colors: Pink floral, Navy

Material: 100% viscose

Cotton can, indeed, be elevated and captivating. Case in point: This multi-wear silhouette with a tiered skirt and ruffle sleeves you can style on or off the shoulder with spaghetti straps.

Sizes: XS-3X

Colors: Burgundy

Material: 100% cotton