Wedding Guest / Special Occasion Dresses
DRESS (14) | SIMILAR PURSE | HEELS | EARRINGS (NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN BLUE)
updated links on 5/7/2021
As things start to open up and my calendar is slowly booking up with events, I wanted to revisit this post and share an updated list of brands worth shopping. Personally, I’ve been on the hunt for daytime, cocktail and formal dresses so I bought a bunch to try on, keep scrolling for my findings!
where to shop dresses + jumpsuits:
Sometimes it’s hard knowing where to begin, I’ve curated a list of places that I typically like to look! You can click the links below to go directly to their latest dress selection.
ADRIANNA PAPELL | AMAZON, CURATED LIST OF DRESSES CAN BE FOUND HERE | ANTHROPOLOGIE | ASOS | BHLDN | COEDITION | DILLARD’S | ELIZA J, ALSO FOUND HERE | ELOQUII | J CREW | LA FEMME | LILLY PULITZER | MACY’S | NEIMAN MARCUS | NORDSTROM | REFORMATION | RENT THE RUNWAY | SHOPBOP | TADASHI SHOJI | TUCKERNUCK | VINCE CAMUTO | VINEYARD VINES
RENTAL OPTIONS: RENT THE RUNWAY + NUULY
YOU ALSO MAY WANT TO CONSIDER PRIME WARDROBE (TRY BEFORE YOU BUY/GET CHARGED)
helpful tips before trying on:
The buying and trying on process can be draining. Even thought it is my job to try on clothes, I have to be in the right mood / mindset to do so. A few things that help me get there are doing my hair and makeup (just posted a tutorial this week). It gives me an instant confidence boost (just be sure not to get any residue on the clothes). I also like to have a pair of heels nearby when trying things on. It’s also important to have on properly fitting undergarments (the right size and style of bra can make all of the difference in regards to fit). Sometimes, I try on dresses with shapewear too. These tips help me visualize how the look will come together for the occasion! I also like to manage expectations. I ordered nearly 20 dresses and I said to myself, “If I find ONE that I feel amazing in, I will call it a win!”
dresses I tried:
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM
1. PINK BELTED SWING DRESS (WEARING XL) | 2. PINK CAP SLEEVE WRAP DRESS (WEARING XL) ALSO AVAILABLE IN PLUS SIZES IN SELECT COLORS HERE | 3. PLEATED BLUE FLORAL EMPIRE WAIST SHIFT DRESS (WEARING 16) | 4. RED PLEATED MIDI DRESS (WEARING SIZE 14)
SHOES WORN: BEIGE SUEDE PUMP, SIMILAR STYLE HERE | PINK SUEDE PUMP | STRAPPY BLOCK HEEL
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM
BLUE FLORAL TRAPESE DRESS (WEARING SIZE 14) | 2. BLUE RUFFLE WRAP DRESS (WEARING XL) | 3. GREEN FLORAL EMBROIDERED DRESS (WEARING XL) | 4. RED FLORAL COLLARED SHIRT DRESS (WEARING 16) | 5. PEACH RUFFLE HEM A-LINE DRESS (WEARING 14) | 6. NAVY FLORAL DRESS (WEARING 16- RUNS VERY SMALL)
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM
1. GREEN STRAPLESS GOWN, ALSO AVAILABLE HERE | 2. NAVY PLUNGE GOWN, ALSO AVAILABLE HERE (WEARING XXL-RUNS VERY SMALL) | 3. BLUE TIERED LACE DRESS (WEARING 14), ALSO AVAILABLE HERE | 4. PLUNGE V-NECK GREEN GOWN (WEARING 16) | 5. NAVY RUFFLE SCUBA GOWN (WEARING 16) | 6. HIGH LOW RUFFLE FLORAL DRESS (WEARING 14)
SHOES WORN: BEIGE SUEDE PUMP, SIMILAR STYLE HERE | PINK SUEDE PUMP | STRAPPY BLOCK HEEL
more inspiration:
I took a look at some of the retailers mentioned above and added them to a master list below! Also be sure to check out the dress list on my Amazon Storefront for more dresses for all occasions (casual, cocktail and formal)!
Do you have any special occasions coming up this year? Would love to hear about them! Or maybe you’ve already found your dress and you’re just looking for the right undergarments, be sure to check out this post! I hope this post is helpful, I’ll be sure to update this post as I come across more this season. Feel free to leave any questions below. Thanks for reading! xx CMK
DRESS (14- AVAILABLE UP TO SIZE 26) | HEELS | SIMILAR EARRINGS