Another summer, another social calendar full of weddings—amirite?! Of course, while I don’t mind my role as a semi-professional wedding guest (in fact I quite enjoy it), that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s all fun and games. There’s the gift to buy, occasional travel involved, and, you guessed it, outfits to plan, all of which can make a pretty big dent in your bank account, whether or not you’re careful.
I'm reminding you of this unfortunate truth because I actually have something that might help, or at the very least is a good place to start. Thanks to our very own Who What Wear Collection, I’ve rounded up 22 under-$50 dresses that are more than worthy of your next summer wedding, and if that’s not a steal I don’t know what is. Further, with the simple swap of a shoe, they can all be easily dressed up or down, meaning you can wear them well beyond the party circuit.
Have I caught your attention yet? Good. Just keep scrolling to shop the best affordable dresses I’m recommending to all the wedding-goers this season.
Mixing prints can be hard—unless, of course, someone does the work for you.Also available in more sizes.
For everyone who clicked into this story just to get their hands on this dress—I don't blame you.Also available in more sizes.
Garden affair, here you come.Also available in more sizes.
Is it just me, or does this give you royal-wedding-guest vibes?Also available in more sizes.
Some people think red is a controversial wedding guest color, but who could say this is anything short of perfect? Also available in more sizes.
The little ruffle detail on the neckline is everything here.Also available in more sizes.
Perfect for a beach wedding or something on the more casual side.Also available in more sizes.
Classic.Also available in more sizes.
A darker approach to animal print that works for day or night.Also available in more sizes.
I love the idea of styling this with a bold shoe, as seen above.Also available in more sizes.
Halter necklines are back, and I'm so here for it.Also available in more sizes.
Little details make all the difference here.Also available in more sizes.
One of those prints you just know will look good with your go-to black sandals.Also available in more sizes.
Wrap dresses will always be in style and ultra-flattering. Also available in more sizes.
The non-boring and summer-ready way to wear black to a wedding.Also available in more sizes.
I love the of-the-moment tropical vibe of this floral print.Also available in more sizes.
You can easily dress this up or down.Also available in more sizes.
You simply can't go wrong here.
This color is all over my feed, and my wish list. Style the dress with neutral heels and you're off.Also available in more sizes.
I love how this is on the longer side of the midi dress range.Also available in more sizes.
White heels will look perfect with this print.Also available in more sizes.
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