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Dressing for a wedding that's not your own should be pretty straight-forward, but we actually get tonnes of questions on this subject - Can I wear cream or ivory? What do I wear to a black tie wedding? What if no dress code is specified on the invitation?, etc. Clearly, wedding guests are putting almost as much thought into their looks as the brides and grooms-to-be! But the number one question we get about wedding guest dresses and outfits for women is not "What should I wear?" but "Where can I find something nice?"
The answer to this question depends heavily on your budget, and sometimes on your age and dress size, too, but whatever you're looking for, this page will help you find it! Our list of boutiques, department stores and online stores covers everything from last-minute purchases that you can afford the week before payday, to once-in-a-blue-moon splurges, to dresses that you can hire for a weekend, to ethical clothing that will last a lifetime. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to get clicking!
Department Stores for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Department stores are a great place to start your outfit search, as there are lots of great options all under one roof, in a mix of styles and price ranges.
- Brown Thomas Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick
- Arnotts Dublin
- Harvey Nichols Dublin
- House of Fraser Belfast
- Kildare Village (a shopping village with designer discounts as opposed to a traditional department store, but it's still a favourite of ours!)
Irish Designers for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Ireland is home to so many amazing designers, and a wedding is a perfect excuse to splurge on an investment piece!
- Afore After
- Manley
- Louise Kennedy
- Niamh O'Neill
- Laura Jayne Halton
- Umit Kutluk
- Helen Steele
- Simone Rocha
- Aideen Bodkin
- Fee G
- Natalie B. Coleman
- Helen Mc Alinden
- Caroline Kilkenny
International Designers for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Countless designers are creating pieces specifically for the wedding guest market, but these are just a few of our favourites! Note: If you're in Ireland, be sure to factor in VAT and customs charges when ordering from a non-EU country.
Boutiques for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
There are hundreds of gorgeous independent Irish boutiques all across the country, chock-full of great labels and fabulous accessories.
Leinster Boutiques
- Ribbon Rouge Co. Meath | Matilde, Linea Raffaelli, Carla Ruiz, Olimara, Sonia Pena
- Ruby Rouge Gorey, Co. Wexford | Various brands as well as their own Doll collection
- Aria Boutique Dublin and Kildare | Badgley Mischka, Malene Birger, Tara Jarmon, Soma London
- Serendipity Boutique Co. Kilkenny | Moncho Heredia, Olimara, My Pretty Dress Co.
- Costume Castle Market, Dublin city | Cacherel, Roland Mouret, Helen Steele, Joseph
- Atrium Powerscourt Townhouse, Co. Dublin | Florence Bridge, Katungulu Mwendwa, Mayamiko
- Carousel Exchequer St., Dublin city| Circus and vintage
- La Creme Boutique, Gorey, Co. Wexford | A collection of classic and contemporary styles
- Covet Powerscourt Townhouse, Co. Dublin | Alexander McQueen, Oscar de La Renta, Badgley Mischka and Rachel Gilbert all available to hire and buy
- Fran and Jane Dublin and Cork | Wild Pony, Tara Jarmon, Blaithin Ennis
- Bow and Pearl Ranelagh, Dublin | Louche, Lavish Alice, Wild Pony
- Emporium Kalu Naas, Co. Kildare | M Missoni, Niamh O'Neill, Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood
- Om Diva Drury St., Dublin city | Vintage and Irish contemporary designers
- Carraig Donn Athlone, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Newbridge, Carlow, Maynooth, Navan, Kilkenny, Liffey Valley Dublin, Jervis Dublin, Swan Centre Dublin, Nutgrove Dublin, Santry, Drogheda, Swords, Dundalk, Arklow, Wexford | Daisy May, Kerry & Grace, Pala D'Oro
- Olivia Danielle Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Laurel, Basler, St John, Joseph Ribkoff
- Divine Maynooth, Co. Kildare | Hope & Ivory, Traffic People, Exquise
- Havana Donnybrook, Co. Dublin | Simone Rocha, Commes des Garçons, Sian Jacobs
- Juju Greystones, Co. Wicklow | Helmut Lang, Joseph, Fabiana Filippi
- Seagreen Ranelagh, Co. Dublin | Equipment, Anine Bing, Vince
- Gallery 9 Nass, Co. Kildare | Carven, Victoria Beckham, Roberto Collina
Connaught Boutiques
- Don't Call Me Dear Galway City | Carla Ruiz, Frock Art, Moncho Heredia, Nuribel
- Don Racine, Castlebar, Co. Mayo | A selection of affordable occasion dresses
- Willow Boutique Galway City | Bourne, Eden Row, Closet, Ted Baker
- Les Jumelles Galway City | Alexander Wang, Fabiana Filippi, Rick Owens, Diane Von Furstenberg, Acne Studios
- Carraig Donn Sligo, Westport, Galway | Daisy May, Kerry & Grace, Pala D'Oro
Munster Boutiques
- Isobel Limerick | Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenburg, Mos Mosh, Oky Coky, Roberto Cavalli
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MacBees Killarney, Co. Kerry
- Willow Boutique Ennis, Co. Clare | Bourne, Eden Row, Closet, Ted Baker
- In The Wardrobe Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | French Connection, The Pretty Dress Co, Jovonna
- Carraig Donn Thurles, Limerick, Ennis, Waterford, Mahon, Douglas, Ballincollig, Kerry | Daisy May, Kerry & Grace, Pala D'Oro
- Samui Drawbridge St., Cork | Acne, Aesop, Marni
- Fran and Jane Dublin and Cork | Wild Pony, Tara Jarmon, Blaithin Ennis
- Muse Waterford | Birgette Herskind, Coster Copenhagen, Stine Goya
Ulster Boutiques
- Dirty Fabulous, Glaslough, Monaghan | Stockists of vintage from 1920s to 1960s and beyond
- Envoy Belfast | Acne Studios, Dries Van Noten, Black Crane
- Peel Fashion Belfast | Marc Cain, Isabel De Pedro, Moschino
- Blush Belfast | Pronovias, John Charles, Irresistible, Kevan Jon
High Street Stores for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Whether you're looking for a wedding guest dress on a budget or you're desperately hunting for the perfect jacket to finish off your look, the high street won't let you down! Note: If you're in Ireland, be sure to factor in VAT and customs charges when ordering from a non-EU country.
- Coast
- Phase Eight
- Whistles
- Ted Baker
- Oasis
- Hobbs
- Karen Millen
- French Connection
- LK Bennett
- Reiss
- Zara
- Topshop
- & Other Stories
- M&S
- River Island
Online Stores for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
If you're more of a shop-from-the-couch kind of girl, these online-only retailers are a good option - between them, they cover all ages and budgets. Note: If you're in Ireland, be sure to factor in VAT and customs charges when ordering from a non-EU country.
- Needle & Thread
- ASOS
- Littlewoods Ireland
- Diffusion By Kate
- Ollie & Mac
- The Outnet
- Net-a-Porter
- Matches Fashion
- Shopstyle
- Grace Loves Lace
- Finery London
- Zalando
- Free People
- Massimo Dutti
London Stores for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
UK-based shoppers are spoiled for choice when it comes to wedding guest dresses and outfits but here are a couple of our favourites! At the time of writing, the below all ship internationally too - just make sure to factor in VAT and customs charges!
Stores that Rent Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Closet full to the max? Hiring a designer dress will save on space and cash, and is a particularly smart idea if you're attending a couple of weddings with many of the same guests.
Ethical Options for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Yes, there is such a thing as a guilt-free wedding look! These retailers specialise in sustainable and ethical clothing that doesn't harm the environment or contribute to the exploitation of garment workers, and their dresses are just lovely! Note: If you're in Ireland, be sure to factor in VAT and customs charges when ordering from a non-EU country.
- Afore After
- People Tree
- The Line by K
- Everlane
- Yireh
- Reformation
- Lacausa
- Dôen
- Siizu
- Christy Dawn
- Symbology
- Goodhood
Plus Size Options for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Note: If you're in Ireland, be sure to factor in VAT and customs charges when ordering from a non-EU country.
- Coast
- M&S
- River Island
- Simply Be
- ASOS
- Navabi
- Marina Rinaldi
- Carraig Donn (stores nationwide)
Maternity Options for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits
Note: If you're in Ireland, be sure to factor in VAT and customs charges when ordering from a non-EU country.
Need inspiration? We've gathered 29 of our favourite wedding guest looks in this handy post!
