If you’ve read any of my other blog posts, you know that I’m a huge fan of versatility in my wardrobe. Even though I love shopping for clothes, I hate buying something that I’m only going to wear one time. Which is why I’m so happy to share this summer wedding guest outfit with you. The only thing I bought new for this outfit was the shoes, but I’ve been wanting to get a pair of shoes like this for a while, and I’ll wear them with many more outfits than just this one.
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Wedding Guest Outfit For Summer
I only had a few weeks to put together a summer wedding guest outfit for this wedding, and I didn’t want to buy a new dress, so I’m very proud of myself for (mostly) sticking to clothes I already own. The skirt was a bit of an impulse purchase last year (pandemic shopping, anyone?) but it’s turned out to be a really good buy for me. Since this wedding is a backyard affair and pretty casual, I didn’t want to go over the top with anything. Plus, I wanted to be cool and comfortable for being outside in late June.
- Top: Nordstrom || Similar from Amazon || This one looks cute and has cap sleeves instead of being sleeveless
- Skirt: J. Crew, no longer available but similar here and here
- Sandals: DSW || Similar || Similar
- Necklace: Amazon
- Earrings: Nickel & Suede (they look white in the photo but they are actually silver)
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Summer Wedding Guest Outfit Tips
I wanted to share a few tips for an outdoor, summer wedding guest outfit.
- Don’t wear skinny high heels. The more narrow the heel, the more chance you have of sinking in to the grass, especially if the ground is damp. Choose a block or wedge heel instead. This will also be more comfortable to stand and walk on uneven ground.
- Remember that the day is not about you. Yes, it’s fun to dress up for a celebration, but don’t overshadow the bride.
- You don’t have to buy a brand new outfit. With a few tweaks you can really dress up an outfit that you already own, like adding a pop of color or jewelry (see next point).
- Add statement jewelry. A wedding is the perfect occasion to pull out that fancy necklace, earrings, bracelet, etc. that’s too dressy for normal wear.
Below are a few examples of pieces you could wear to attend an outdoor summer wedding.
- Blouses: Nordstrom has a beautiful selection of blouses at different price points. Here are a few to check out: Vince Camuto Rumpled Satin Blouse || Halogen Cap Sleeve Blouse || CeCe Trumpet Sleeve Top || 1.State Flutter Sleeve Blouse
- Skirts: Caslon Tiered Skirt || Chaus Midi Skirt || Loveappella Maxi Skirt || Caslon Midi Skirt || SheIn Midi Skirt || Amazon Midi Skirt || Kate Kasin A-Line Skirt
- Slacks: Open Edit Wide Leg Pants || Halogen Crop Flare Pants || Amazon Paper Bag Trousers || Amazon Paper Bag Trousers
- Dresses: Alicia Midi Dress || J. Crew Maxi Dress || Amazon Maxi Dress || Amazon Lace cocktail dress || Astr the Label Ruffle Maxi Dress
- Jumpsuits: Eliza J Cap Sleeve Jumpsuit || J. Crew Linen Jumpsuit || Amazon Jumpsuit || Julia Jordan Halter Jumpsuit
- Sandals: Nordstrom selection of block and wedge heel sandals
Are you attending any weddings this summer? Let me know in the comments what you’re going to wear.