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What should I wear? It's the question you may be asking yourself right now after receiving a wedding invitation. Well, fret no more. Even though figuring out where to buy the best wedding guest dresses has been a struggle in the past, we've put in the work to make it easy for you. After hours of extensive research and wading through online reviews, we've compiled a list of the best places to buy wedding guest dresses for all style preferences, sizes, and budgets.
When compiling these online retailers, we considered all types of wedding dress codes — black tie, formal, semi-formal, casual, and anything in between. We also considered shops that featured our hand-selected picks for the best spring wedding guest dresses, fall wedding guest dresses , and winter wedding guest dresses. Each retailer on our list also offers something unique (dressy pantsuits and jumpsuits, too!) while keeping affordability, quality, and comfort top of mind. Plus, we made sure to include key shipping and return policy info front and center, to ensure there's no stress on your end.
All in all, we did the heavy lifting so that you can focus on picking out a sentimental gift for the happy couple and have fun celebrating!
Whether you are looking for the latest fashion trend or something more classic, Macy's is a great place to shop. They carry a wide range of designer labels as well as their own brands like I.N.C and Style and Co. And there's always a sale going on. Be on the lookout for discount codes for online shopping deals.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $49
Additional Payment Options: PayPal and Macy's Credit Cards
You get everything else from Amazon, so why not a wedding guest dress? You'll find every style (and color) of dress under the sun, so the possibilities are endless. Go ahead and add a pair of matching shoes to your shopping cart.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free 2-Day shipping for Prime Members
Additional Payment Options: PayPal, Credit Card Rewards Points, Amazon Rewards Credit Card, Affirm pay over time
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If you are looking for plus-sized options, Eloquii offers a wide variety of fashion-forward items. These dresses are anything but boring. With monthly drops and an ever-changing array of styles, there's always something new to find.
Size Ranges: 14-32
Return Policy: Return within 60 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $125
Additional Payment Options: Full Beauty Brands Credit Card, PayPal
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With over 1,000 stores in the U.S., Marshall's carries all the name brands you'd find in a department store at discounted prices. So if you're looking to stretch your dollar, Marshalls is a great place to shop. Think DKNY, Farm Rio, Rag and Bone, Valentino, and more. While part of the fun is digging through racks of clothing, you can purchase items online. But you might not get as much variety as you do in-store.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand.
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase.
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $89.
Additional Payment Options: PayPal, TJX Rewards Credit Card, TJX Rewards Platinum MasterCard.
Dillard's is department store shopping at its best, featuring a wide variety of labels with something for every budget. Like Macy's, their sales are a great time to score major deals on dresses of all styles.
Size Ranges: Sizes vary by designer
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $150
Additional Payment Options: Dillards Credit Card, Afterpay, PayPal
Aside from having a large variety of labels, Nordstrom seems to always be on trend with the latest styles. You can easily find a dress for yourself and something for your picky teen all in one location. And while there's a lot to choose from, Nordstrom brands Nordstrom Signature and Open Edit are always good options.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand
Return Policy: While there are no return-by restrictions highlighted in the Nordstrom return policy, they do say all returns are accepted on a case-by-case basis
Shipping Policy: Free shipping. Expedited shipping at additional cost
Additional Payment Options: Affirm, PayPal, Nordstrom Credit Card, Nordstrom Visa
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If you're thinking of going for a boho look, Anthropologie is a great option. And there's a lot to choose from. Their eclectic dress collection has everything from maxis and midis to gowns and black tie options. If you are shopping online, be sure to check out their wedding section for dress inspiration.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $50
Additional Payment Options: PayPal, ApplePay, Klarna, Afterpay
Rent the Runway is your chance to wear a dress that you wouldn't normally purchase. We're talking top-tier designers at incredible prices because, as the name suggests, you are simply picking the style you want and renting the dress for a few days.
Size Ranges: Sizing varies by designer
Return Policy: Return rented items back to the store for free
Shipping Policy: Free standard shipping
Ann Taylor's dresses are fresh, modern, and sophisticated. You'll find everything from backyard wedding dresses to your new favorite LBD.
Size Ranges: XXS-XXL
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $175
Additional Payment Options: Ann Taylor Credit Card
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This British retailer offers the latest in women's fashion. It offers a variety of trendy dress styles as well as some classics, like the fluted-sleeve maxi or the pleated midi.
Size Ranges: Sizing varies by style
Return Policy: Return within 14 days of receiving the item
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $50
Additional Payment Options: PayPal, ApplePay, Afterpay, Klarna
Net-a-Porter features hundreds of designer brands like Balenciaga, Gucci, Stella McCartney, and more, so if you are into luxury labels, this is the place to shop. If you see something you like, be sure to act fast. Good deals won't last long.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand
Return Policy: Return 28 days after purchase
Shipping Policy: Free on orders over $150
Additional Payment Options: Affirm, PayPal, ApplePay, Klarna
Unique Vintage is home to (you guessed it) vintage-inspired clothing. You can find everything from 70s-style retro to 50s glam.
Size Ranges: XS-5XL
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $150
Additional Payment Options: Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Affirm
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If you like Zara, you'll love Express. Express offers on-trend clothing at reasonable prices. Think effortless dresses with classic silhouettes. On a budget? Check out their section dedicated to dresses under $100.
Size Ranges: XXS-XL, 00-18
Return Policy: Return within 3o days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $75
Additional Payment Options: PayPal, ApplePay, Klarna, Express Credit Card
You'll find lightweight, flowy fabrics and dresses with a boho feel when shopping at Free People. And there's a lot to choose from — midis, maxis, minis, prints, jumpsuits, and more.
Size Ranges: XS-XL
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free standard shipping
Additional Payment Options: PayPal, Klarna, Afterpay
You might not think of the Gap as a place to go for wedding guest dresses, but they do have options if you are looking for something simple. Think of cotton fabrics with feminine details like lace, pleats, and florals.
Size Ranges: XS-XXL
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $50
Additional Payment Options: Gap Credit Card, Afterpay, PayPal, ApplePay
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With a wide variety of styles and sizing options, Old Navy is a budget-friendly place to shop for a wedding guest dress. If you are attending the wedding with a little one, you may be able to find a cute mommy-and-me matching dress ensemble.
Size Ranges: XS-XXL
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $50
Additional Payment Options: Old Navy Credit Card, Afterpay, PayPal, ApplePay
If you pride yourself on an eclectic, retro style, shopping at ModCloth is the perfect choice for the vintage vibe. Plus, all the dresses have fun names like "Sunshine and Lollipops Maxi" and "Let the Sun Shine Wrap Dress.
Size Ranges: XS-4XL
Return Policy: Return within 28 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $150
Additional Payment Options: ApplePay, Amazon Pay, AfterPay, Klarna
The name says it all. David's Bridal is a one-stop shop for everything related to wedding clothing. In addition to bridal and bridesmaid dresses, they offer mother-of-the-bride and wedding guest dresses at affordable prices. If you know the bride and she purchased her dress from David's Bridal, you may get an additional discount.
Size Ranges: Sizing varies by designer
Return Policy: Return 7 days after receiving the merchandise
Shipping Policy: Free shipping on orders over $99
Additional Payment Options: Affirm, Layaway
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Saks Fifth Avenue is a high-end department store featuring luxury items (like dresses). But don't be fooled. There are still good deals to be discovered, especially on designer-label dresses like those from Lily Pulitzer. Mac Duggal, and more. If you can't find what you are looking for, try their outlet store Saks Off Fifth.
Size Ranges: Vary depending on the brand
Return Policy: Return within 30 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping for SaksFifth Members; Free shipping on orders over $200 for others
Additional Payment Options: Saks Fifth Avenue store card and Mastercard, Klarna, ApplePay
Shopping at a department store like JCPenney offers great options at even better prices. You'll also find a wide variety of size-inclusive brands.
Size Ranges: Sizing varies by designer
Return Policy: Return within 60 days of purchase
Shipping Policy: Free shipping
Additional Payment Options: JCPenney Credit Card, PayPal
Christina Montoya Fiedler
Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials. She is proud to be of Native American (Ohkay Owingeh) and Mexican American descent.
