Style June 22, 2016
Wedding Guest Dress
Outfit Details:
Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply Dress & Steve Madden Heels c/o Macy’s, Chanel Bag, On Lips: Bobbi Brown Lipgloss in Petal w/ MAC Lip Pencil in Spice
A lot of email questions lately have been centered around one theme: wedding attire. What to wear this season as a wedding guest? It all really depends on the wedding; whether it’s casual, formal, black or white tie, outdoor or inside, etc. I would always rather be a little over dressed than under dresses but it’s never comfortable being the one that’s completely out of place. I always check with the bride or other girlfriends attending to see what they’re wearing to gauge my selections. I usually opt for some sort of dress in a feminine silhouette (big surprise there!) and pick my shoes and accessories depending on location.
This Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply gauzy maxi dress is a perfect example of my go-to for a more relaxed outdoor wedding. It’s sweet and feminine but comfortable (for dancing) and lightweight (for warmer weather). I’ve linked to a handful of similar floral options at the end of the post, but a few favorites include this one shoulder coral maxi dress, this red lace fitted number and this blush lace dress with a bow. Instead of my typical nude heel, like these, I love this Steve Madden option that’s quite similar but has a thicker heel so that it’s much more functional for walking on grass or different grounds. I keep my jewelry to a minimal, with just my diamond studs (like these) or my pearls (like these).
This time of year always brings back memories of planning our own wedding (I can’t believe it’s almost been four years!). We were in the waiting period at this point since everything was planned and ready (aside from small details), it just needed to all be executed. For all of you brides or wedding guests out there, right now Macy’s is having a “Give a gift, get a gift” campaign where you can shop a couple’s registry and take $20 off your next purchase of $50 or more. It’s the perfect scenario to pick up a gift for the couple (one of my favorite gifts from ours were plush monogram bathrobes that we still use daily along with a beautiful stemware collection) then go back and pick up a little something for yourself (i.e. wedding guest dress!).
Thank you to Macy’s & ShopStyle for sponsoring this post.
Soft and sweet look for a beautiful day of Summer. A parfait look for any occasion! Simply beautiful! :)
La Bijoux Bella | by mia
This outfit looks pefect on you !
Jillian – http://www.cupofcharisma.com
Such a beautiful and romantic dress! Perfect colors for a summery wedding guest dress! SO nice!
xx Alex
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Absolutely adorable! I really love the dress: perfect cut, colors and style! And I adore the way you styled your hair!
Aria
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Beautiful and elegant dress.
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Such a beautiful dress! You will definitely be ready for a wedding in this stunning dress!
http://www.duchessoffashion.co.uk
Great photos!.Gorgeous dress! xx
http://theoceansdock.com
Such a pretty and light dress! Love the print!
xx
Estée Lauder Giveaway – http://www.theblackblush.blogspot.com
Gorgeous dress and the floral print is so pretty! The length is great too! Love it!
http://sequinsinpink.blogspot.com
This dress is lovely! especially with the cute pink Chanel <3
BlondieInTheCity.com
Gorgeous outfit! Love your dress and handbag, such a good combo! Sophie x
https://stylestarsandsparkle.blogspot.co.uk
Wow this dress is SO beautiful! <3
Love how the bag goes perfectly with it :)
xo Vanessa from http://www.TheTrendique.com
Gosh I can’t believe you’ve been married for 4 years. I started following even before you and Thomas were engaged! Time clearly marches on. Love this choice for a wedding outfit and your twisted braid is perfect too!
Arum Lilea
Ideal dress for a wedding , completely agree. Feminine, comfortable and a very stylist, modest cut. Have to pay attention with accessories and make-up though, as floral print can sometimes look old.
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What a gorgeous dress and your hair looks amazing. Would love to see a tutorial on the hair. Not sure I would wear this dress to a wedding but it still gorgeous. Thanks for sharing — Soraya
Beautiful dress for an outdoor wedding. Your hair looks amazing I absolutely love it.
Xx,Fatima
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What a stunning dress!♥
http://www.pamelayaquelin.blogspot.com
Love this dress!
Love,
http://www.thestyleventure.com/2016/06/22/inspiration-wednesday-cow-hide/
Love, love this look! Plus it is super budget friendly :)
Kristin
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That is such a gorgeous dress for a wedding! And your hair looks STUNNING!
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Love your beautiful floral dress, perfect for a wedding http://www.kblossoms.etsy.com
So cute and stylish as usual!
Don’t miss today on the blog my Chic workout outfit…wearing for the first time all the garments and a pair of stunning trainers!! ;)
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It’s always a bit challenging to find the most perfect guest of wedding look! Thanks for sharing this look..it’s perfection.
Best,
Candace
http://www.liveloveandREAD.com
Love.
http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com
that dress is literally perfect! and your hair looks beautiful!
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A picture perfect dress!
Her Heartland Soul
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You’re right, that dress is perfect for a wedding! Love your hair, too :)
xoxo
Cassidy
http://heartofgoldandglitter.blogspot.com/2016/06/wedding-inspiration-pumpkins-dahlias.html
Such a gorgeous woman in a romantic dress!! Always looking so ethereal!
http://www.lartoffashion.com/2016/06/22/visit-helsinki-savu/
Lovely wedding outfit ideas, cute heels!
emmastyleguide.blogspot.com
I love the feminine silhouette of this dress, Julia! And, as always, your hair looks impeccable!
Tori A. from Prep For A Day
Please do a video tutorial for your hair here!!
This dress is gorgeous! I love the soft, romantic feel! And your hair looks amazing!!
xo Bryn
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This dress is absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for summer weddings. Also obsessing over your hair.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
It’s white though. I’d feel so uncomfortable wearing white to a wedding!
That dress is beautiful! It is definitely perfect for a wedding or for a ‘dressier’ day look!
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The dress is perfect for an informal wedding, Julia. I have a formal wedding in one month and I’m searching for a dress. I like to buy outfits that are appropriate for the event but that I will be able to wear again on other occasions.
I also love your hair do. Could you do a tutorial? I’m obsessed with the braid! Unfortunately my hair is thin so I’m not sure if it’d work for me…
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This dress is so pretty! Perfect dress for a wedding.
How Gorgeous
I’m obsessed with the pink chanel bag!
xx. The Coastal Confidence
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Loving this ultra-feminine look for a wedding! You look so beautiful!
Love your hair in this look! So beautiful!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
Pretty as always!! I love your hair in braids! You should do it more!
Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com
This is very pretty… but it sure is quite a bit of white for a wedding guest dress! I am traditional, and like to steer clear of any whites or creams, just in case.
xoxo Mollie
http://www.molliebellezza.com
Lovely dress and I love your hair.
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I love this dress! I don’t have a whole bunch of weddings this year, but I would wear this everyday it’s so gorgeous!
xx Victoria
http://www.strungingold.com
Gorgeous floral dress! I love the block heels with it too!
Lifestyle by Joules
I have so many weddings this summer, thanks for the helpful post!
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Beautiful picks – love all the floral!
xx Hannah
http://thenaturalizednewyorker.com
so so beautiful!! Have a fabulous day!
XO JNESS
: JenessaSheffield.com
Aaahhh I love your hair! This dress is lovely and perfect for a wedding.
xo Azu
http://www.raven-locks.blogspot.com
Gorgeous – I always find something from Joules or Asos here in the UK.
Rachael xox
This is so pretty! You should do a tutorial for that hairstyle!
xo, Carey
https://thedaintydetails.wordpress.com
I have been eyeing those blue Steve Maddens for awhile but think my fiance would fall over dead if another shoe came in right now… I’ve been on a roll!
C’s Collection | http://chelseascollection.com
I just attended a wedding last Friday and this dress would have been perfect! I opted for a DVF dress, which can never go wrong. Love how breezy this one is, though.
xo, Holly
http://www.theglossylemon.com
I love the subtle floral print on the dress <3 it makes the outfit look very feminine.
Good karma,
Tatum || AbstractAphrodite
This is the first summer in a while that I don’t have any weddings to attend! This dress would have been perfect though! I love the floral pattern.
Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com/
Love your dress choice. Although I enjoy reading everything you write and although I don’t usually relate to your style, I would prefer that type of feminine dress with the movement for dancing for an outdoor summer wedding. Otherwise, I like going classic, neutral, feminine, sleek, and sophisticated :)
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I LOVE that red fitted lace number you linked to! I am having a major nude mesh moment! Flowy for dancing is always a must! ;) No weddings on my agenda until September, but I LOVE that Macy’s campaign – thanks for sharing! xx Shannon
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What a beautiful dress- perfect for a summer wedding! I also LOVE your hair… perhaps this would be a great tutorial, hint, hint!
Thanks for sharing!
Holly
http://www.teachmestyle.com
very pretty dress! love your hairstyling too :)
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You have an eye for feminine florals, Julia! I would pass over dresses like this one, but then I see how well they suit you. x
Jen | affecionada
You look so pretty in that dress xxx
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Such a pretty dress! Love your hair!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
This dress is soooo pretty!! I love the print!
http://www.maggiealamode.com
So beautiful:P
Shall We Sasa
I love this dress! Some feminine and classy!
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This is such a cute dress, works perfectly for a date night too!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
Super cute photos!
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LOVE your hair like that and this dress is beyond gorgeous! So sweet and feminine<3
xx,
A
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Such a gorgeous dress!
Jess
http://www.JessExplainsItAll.com
I love the print of this dress, perfect for a wedding and very timeless!
-Karen
http://LadyinViolet.com
What a beautiful dress, I love the floral print
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Totally agree! If you’re close with the bride, I also recommend asking if you’re unsure of the dress code. It’s better to feel comfortable than out of place.
Katie X
Pepper & Piper
Perfect wedding guest dress! I love the subtle, soft floral print.
xx, Amy
http://www.theluxilook.com
Thank you for sharing! These are such beautiful photographs! That dress is gorgeous on you & I love your hair! You should do a tutorial on how you styled it!
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That location is so pretty!! Your posts always make me want to move to CA. Love the dress! Such a pretty print and definitely perfect for a wedding guest.
~Krisztina
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What a fun dress to wear to a wedding!!
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You’re post is definitely timely! Aside from being a style blogger I also work as a personal stylist and I’ve been dealing with this exact topic with several of my clients!!! And on an unrelated note, I’m obsessed with your pink Chanel! So pretty!!! xx yael
http://www.yaelsteren.com/blog/
Beautiful dress! I always try to wear a print to a wedding. That way just in case I accidentally get a dress a similar color to the wedding party, at least I won’t be too matchy.
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
I love that dress! It’s so pretty. I’d wear that even if I wasn’t attending a wedding :)
xo, Jo
http://www.cutandchic.com
Such a gorgeous frock for attending summer weddings! Can’t go long with florals :) http://www.chasingbelle.com
Such a gorgeous dress!! Does it fit true to size?
Your photos are amazing! always perfect.
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Love that dress, it’s absolutely perfect! You always seem to find the most gorgeous of dresses!!
http://www.haitianfashionista.com
This post is such a great idea, and I love your look! Perfect for a summer wedding.
xx Cindy
http://www.whenindoubtblog.com
This dress is so pretty, I love the print and your braid!
http://violettedaily.com
Your outfits are always so classic and romantic! Just beautiful!
Thanks for this post! The dress is gorgeous. Curious on your thoughts (dress examples) for a black tie September wedding at a vineyard in California. Any help is appreciated!!
This dress is gorg!
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Love your dress!
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This dress is absolutely gorgeous ! This outfit is perfect and you’re so pretty as usual :) love your blog !
Marie from http://anatomieducoeur.wordpress.com
Those Steve Madden’s=all the heart eyes!
xx Em
http://emmagiddens.com/
That dress is simply the prettiest!! I might have said that before about one of your previous outfits, but you always come up with new treasure! I have heart eyes for that dress now! Haha!
xo
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LOVING that gorgeous floral look on you and I would probably wear the same thing to a spring/summer wedding. I love florals for weddings, so perfect.
michenn
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I love this dress! You look stunning and so effortless. I need to stock up on some summer dresses, and I want a few similar to this. Love it :)
XO, Maci
http://www.xomaci.com
The RL dress looks so perfect for a Summer fete! And what a fun way to celebrate the couple by choosing yourself a gift in their honor too, thanks to Macy’s ;-)
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Very pretty romantic dress!
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This is such a beautiful outfit. Once again you have styled it so well! Love how your hair is done as well.
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This look is perfection!
I’d wear it from head to toe!
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