Accessories

Planning a Wedding Guest Look? Don’t Forget About Accessories

written by MEAGHAN MOORE
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wedding guest outfits
Source: Anthropologie Weddings
Source: Anthropologie Weddings

When there’s a Save the Date on your fridge, it’s natural to put all of your attention into the dress you’re going to wear to the nuptials you have on your calendar—it’s the main moment, after all. There are a million wedding guest dresses out there to choose from, and going through option after option can get exhausting—so exhausting, we usually forget about the rest of our look. In our rush to get out the door and to the ceremony, we typically reach for our favorite purse and our everyday jewelry and call it a day, neglecting to give our accessories the same attention to detail we gave our dress. But having a couple of special occasion-worthy accessories in your closet is the gift that keeps on giving; you can wear them to every wedding you have on your calendar in the forseeable future, and you’ll give yourself a pat on the back every time you reach for them.

Accessories are the unsung heroes of wedding guest attire; often overlooked, but able to completely transform your look. We scoured the internet for fun and affordable accessories that will take your ensemble up a notch (or several). From the perfect occasion bags to statement-making shoes, every detail can make a difference.

Bags

In my opinion, there’s nothing that takes away from my wedding guest outfit like reaching for the wrong bag. Everyday bags always makes my look seem too casual, especially when I’m headed to a formal or black tie wedding. Ditching your everyday purse for an occasion bag easily adds sophistication and will make your wedding guest outfit feel like a look—not just a dress.

Beaded Clutch
Untamed Petals
Beaded Clutch
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White Shell Bag
Tuckernuck
White Shell Bag
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Heart Straw Bag
J. Crew
Heart Straw Bag

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Rhinestone Bow Bag
Melie Bianco
Rhinestone Bow Bag
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Rattan Handbag
Anthropologie
Rattan Handbag
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Ruffle Pouch Clutch
Jewel Badgley Mischka
Ruffle Pouch Clutch
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Mini Bow Clutch
Loeffler Randall
Mini Bow Clutch
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Gold Floral Handbag
Vanina
Gold Floral Handbag
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Satin Bucket Bag
H&M
Satin Bucket Bag
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Bowie Bag
Room Shop
Bowie Bag
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Shoes

So much can go wrong with your wedding guest shoe decision: uncomfortable footwear can rub and cause blisters, too high of heels can make dancing an impossibility, and “bleh” shoes can take away from your look. Reaching for a pair of fun and eye-catching heels can elevate (pun intended) your wedding guest attire in a snap.

Slingback Pumps
Larroude
Slingback Pumps
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Slingback Heels
Seychelles
Slingback Heels
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Platform Heels
Badgley Mischka
Platform Heels
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Mule Heels
Tony Bianco
Mule Heels
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Floral Heels
Target
Floral Heels
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Floral Sandals
Badgley Mischka
Floral Sandals
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Ruffled Sandals
Sam Edelman
Ruffled Sandals
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Bow Heels
Seychelles
Bow Heels
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Flower Mules
Larroude
Flower Mules
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Bow Knot Heels
Amazon
Bow Knot Heels
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Jewelry

Statement earrings and bold necklaces can transform a dress into an outfit that feels like styling and forethought went into it. These versatile jewelry choices are perfect to have stored in your vanity for future special occasions.

Shell Drop Earrings
Jennifer Behr
Shell Drop Earrings
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Pearl & Gold Earrings
J. Crew
Pearl & Gold Earrings
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Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
Lulus
Gold Pearl Drop Earrings
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Wire Floral Earrings
Anthropologie
Wire Floral Earrings
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Jewel Drop Earrings
Anthropologie
Jewel Drop Earrings
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Gemstone Post Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane
Gemstone Post Earrings
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Floral Post Earrings
The Pink Reef
Floral Post Earrings
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Fruit Drop Earrings
Anthropologie
Fruit Drop Earrings
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Hair Accessories

If jewelry isn’t your thing or doesn’t look right with your dress, hair accessories are the next best option. If a DIY updo is totally out of reach for you (no judgment), adding in colorful hair clips, a bow, or a headband can give your ‘do a little more oomph.

Pearl Cluster Headband
J. Crew
Pearl Cluster Headband
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Satin Headband
SHASHI
Satin Headband
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Pearl Hair Clip
J. Crew
Pearl Hair Clip
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Pearl Hair Ties
Anthropologie
Pearl Hair Ties
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Pearl Hair Slide
COS
Pearl Hair Slide
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Rosette Hair Clip
Anthropologie
Rosette Hair Clip
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Pearl Hair Bows
Anthropologie
Pearl Hair Bows
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Hair Bow
Shashi
Hair Bow
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