7 Plus-Size Wedding Guest Dresses That (Almost!) Steal The Show
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Alright, my friends! Another wedding season is just around the corner. I’m sure you’ve spent the last few months celebrating your nearest and dearest in long-sleeve dresses, but it’s time to welcome summer. Stocking up on a few cute dresses can be incredibly easy if you know where to look. (Here. Where to look is right here.) Luckily, there are so many adorable plus-size wedding guest dresses you’ll want to wear far beyond bridal season, no matter how big or small the ceremony may be.
Each of these wedding guest dresses is sure to make you stand out without totally stealing the spotlight (leave that to the bride, right?). You’ll look great sitting during the ceremony, mingling at the reception and dancing the night away on the dance floor. Whatever your style, you’re sure to find the perfect plus-size dress for all those warm-weather formal events.
To help you out on your search, I went ahead and rounded up seven stylish plus-size wedding guest dresses for you to shop right now. From floral maxis you’ll want to wear all summer long to sexy (but wedding-appropriate) dresses sure to look great in all your Instagram photos, you can’t go wrong with one of these plus-size wedding guest dresses. Fingers crossed you catch the bouquet.
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Best Plus Size Wedding Guest Dresses at a Glance
Best Overall: Boho Me Off the Shoulder Flutter Sleeve Smocked Maxi Dress, $37 (originally $78)
Best Strapless: Chelsea28 Floral Print Ruched Maxi Dress, $109
Best for a Summer Wedding: Terra & Sky Plus Size Square Neck Maxi Dress, $29
Best Long Sleeve Dress: Remi x Revolve Nicole Dress, $98 (originally $140)
Best for a Black-Tie Dress Code: Mac Duggal Flutter-Sleeve Chiffon Gown, $498
Best Floral Dress: MakeMeChic Women’s Plus Size Boho Floral A-Line Dress, $46
Best Under $40 Find: Wild Fable Ruffle Midi Dress, $35
Boho Me Off the Shoulder Flutter Sleeve Smocked Maxi Dress
Boho Me Off the Shoulder Flutter Sleeve Smocked Maxi Dress
On Sale 53% off
An off-the-shoulder dress gives a fun flirty vibe to a floor-length piece. This is an effortless dress for a wedding guest, and can even work as a bridesmaid’s dress if a bride in the future requests all-black attire from her party. The high slit in this number ensures you can actually get down on the dance floor and show a little leg. This dress fits true to size and comes in two different colors.
Sizes available: 1X-3X
Colorways: 2
Material: 100% rayon
Shipping and return policy: Free shipping and returns
Chelsea28 Floral Print Ruched Maxi Dress
Chelsea28 Floral Print Ruched Maxi Dress
This dress is giving designer, yet somehow it’s only $109. The top of the dress features horizontal rouching before a vertical drop skirt to give the dress some dimension. Instead of featuring a traditional floral print (which likely everyone else at the function will show up wearing), this print is giving sort of mod, smeared-looking, art-deco floral. It’s unique, expertly designed, true to size, and affordable.
Sizes available: 1X-4X
Colorways: 1
Material: 100% polyester
Shipping and return policy: Free shipping and returns
Terra & Sky Plus Size Square Neck Maxi Dress
Terra & Sky Plus Size Square Neck Maxi Dress
This dress is perfect for any summer, outdoor wedding, or even a destination wedding. If you’re headed to a wedding where the bride and groom are tying the knot on the beach, all you need is your cutest handbag and strappy sandals to complete this look. The smocking in the back of the dress ensures you’ll get a customized fit every time, and it’ll even move with you on the dance floor.
Sizes available: 0X-5X
Colorways: 4
Material: Rayon
Shipping and return policy: Free shipping and returns with Walmart Plus
Remi x Revolve Nicole Dress
Remi x Revolve Nicole Dress
On Sale 30% off
The first thing I zero in on as someone who’s tall is the sleeve length on this piece. No matter how long or short your arms are, sleeves that extend over your knuckles are trés chic. It helps draw all attention to any sparkling rings you’re wearing, which would be a perfect complement to this dress. You can wear a bra with this dress without it showing, since it’s fully lined, and it’s entirely made with stretch mesh fabric that’s both breathable and comfortable. I know we said summer is the time to ditch the long-sleeve numbers, but we figured we’d have at least one on this list for night-time receptions!
Sizes available: 1X-4X
Colorways: 1
Material: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
Shipping and return policy: Free shipping and returns
Mac Duggal Flutter-Sleeve Chiffon Gown
Mac Duggal Flutter-Sleeve Chiffon Gown
Black tie events can be difficult to style, but not if you’re excited about the dress you picked out. The navy colored fabric in this piece has slight flecks of gold, so you’ll reflect under the lights all night long, while the deep-V neckline shows just the right amount of skin. The tiered skirt gives the dress an elevated look that will go perfectly with any pair of heels you already have sitting in your closet.
Sizes available: 4-18
Colorways: 1
Material: 100% polyester
Shipping and return policy: Free shipping on orders over $200 with code FREESHIP, free in-store returns
MakeMeChic Women’s Plus Size Boho Floral
MakeMeChic Women’s Plus Size Boho A-Line Dress
This wrap-tie dress is sure to make a statement with its floral design and many different color options. It would truly work for any wedding venue and comes in sizes large to 4XL. The waist features a wrap around tie at the waist so you can create a more custom fit and adjust it as needed. The ruffled sleeves are loose and are perfect for an outdoor summer wedding when temperatures rise.
Sizes available: L-4XL
Colorways: 8
Material: 100% polyester
Shipping and return policy: Free shipping and returns
Wild Fable Ruffle Midi Dress
Wild Fable Ruffle Midi Dress
This dress combines so many current trends. There’s the tiered ruffle look, plus the lace fabric trend that adds even more dimension to this piece. The straps are completely adjustable for a more customized look, and there’s a side zipper to make slipping into it even easier. Even though this dress looks elevated and so much more expensive than it is, it’s machine washable. No one at the wedding will ever have to know you spent under $40.
Sizes available: XXS-4X
Colorways: 4
Material: 99% recycled polyester, 1% spandex
Shipping and return policy: $5.99 shipping or free with orders over $35, free returns to stores
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