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Dressed for the Occasion: Wedding Guest Dresses, Holiday Party Outfits & Date Night Looks
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Wedding guest dresses, lace gowns, long-sleeve maxi dresses, velvet skirts, and moody florals for weddings, holiday parties, date nights, and dinners out. These are my favorite occasion outfits, the dressier pieces I'd reach for when I want to look p...
 
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Love the high neck with the softer, fluid skirt.
Katy Draped Jersey Dress - Khaki Floral
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I have this a darker color as well and always get so many compliments
Astrid Floral Print Long Sleeve Asymmetric Chiffon Dress
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The lace gives it just enough drama while still keeping the whole look very clean.
Elliatt Margot Lace Inset Long Sleeve Gown (Women)
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The pleats and dramatic sleeves make this feel much more elevated than a basic black midi.
Petal & Pup Eloise Pleated Balloon Sleeve Midi Dress ...
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Simple, sleek, and the draping is so flattering.
Tie-detail Jersey Dress (Women)
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Love the mix of delicate lace and the clean floor-length shape.
Tadashi Shoji - Lace Illusion Neck Long Sleeve Gown
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Simple in the best way. I love the slightly feminine sleeves with the otherwise clean silhouette.
Ellianna Maxi Dress in Black
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I love the slightly vintage feel on this one. Romantic and summery perfection for a vacation dinner
Jones Mixed Media Maxi Dress
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This is so flattering!!
Floral Ruched Long Sleeve Mesh Dress
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The mix of lace and floaty fabric here is magnificent
Camila Mixed Media Maxi Dress
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Sheer mesh under a blazer or over a slip. The easiest way to dress up black.
Mesh Pleated Midi Skirt
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The sheer plaid layered over the pleats is so pretty. It has that slightly moody, vintage feel I always love for fall.
Mesh Turtleneck Top
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So much detail without feeling busy. The collar, puff sleeves, and border-style print are all doing their part.
Delicate Floral Collared Buttoned Maxi Dress
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Plaid, but soft and floaty instead of preppy. I love the sheer sleeves and slightly dropped waist.
Odilia Long Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress - Blue Plaid
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The belt and full skirt give this such a good shape. Simple, polished, and very easy to dress up.
Women's Belted Long-Sleeve Turtleneck A-Line Dress
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love a dark floral, and this one is especially good. The shape is simple enough that the print gets to do all the work.
Leda Dress
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The tiny polka dots with the lace detailing are so pretty. Feminine without feeling overly sweet.
Buy Monsoon Black Sally Lace Polka Dot Jersey Midi Dress from Next USA
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Those embroidered sleeves are everything. The black keeps all that detail from getting too precious.
Shiloh Dress
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The dark brown plaid and high neck make this feel so polished. I especially like that the sheer fabric keeps all that coverage from feeling heavy.
MOTF WOMEN PLAID PATTERN HIGH NECK FLOWY HEM DRESS WITH BELT
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So stunning
Liz Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
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So elegant!! Sale ending soon
Mixed Media Drop Waist Bubble Hem Midi Dress with Pockets
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This dress is insane!!
CHARA TURTLENECK MAXI DRESS - WISTFUL WOODS
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Love the subtle texture. It gives the skirt much more depth than plain satin.
Women's High Rise Satin Jacquard Maxi Skirt | Women's New Arrivals
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Style with a cropped blazer for an elevated look
Asymmetric lace dress
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The detail on this sweater is to die for
ALICE + OLIVIA Dollie Embellished Cardigan
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The black knit top with the ivory draped skirt is such a strong combination.
SIMKHAI Ornella long-sleeve Maxi Dress | Neutrals
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This dress is so beyond stunning, I wore it recently and got so many compliments
Mix Media Knit Maxi Dress | Clothing
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I love how dramatic the print is against such a simple silhouette
Printed Dress multicolor de mujer I Desigual.com
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Black, but definitely not boring. The floral print and uneven hem are so striking.
Asymmetric floral dress black Women's I Desigual.com
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Love when a black dress has just the right amount of color
Long Sleeve Floral Dress black Women's I Desigual.com
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I love the softer take on this dress, still very desigual just less loud
Asymmetric Floral Dress black Women's I Desigual.com
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This has the slightly moody, slightly romantic style i love
Mesh combo dress women's I Desigual.com
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The oversized top with the clean long bottom feels very chic
2-in-1 plain dress I Desigual.com
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Now this is a statement piece
combined knit jacket white Women's I Desigual.com
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This feels polished enough for dinner but still a little unexpected.
Contrast Piping Dress | Midi Dresses
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For the dinner where you want to be the most interesting person there.
Turtleneck Maxi Dress | Casual Dresses
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Elegant enough for weddings and holiday dinners.
Ellen Tracy Twofer Dress With Paneled Skirt
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The perfect holiday party dress
Susie Clover Bow Organza Short Sleeve Mini Dress
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So pretty for fall weddings and holiday dinners.
Long Sleeve Floral Maxi Dress | Casual Dresses
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Such a showstopper for weddings and holiday parties.
By Anthropologie Sleeveless V-Neck Deco A-Line Dress
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Romantic and dramatic in the best way. Perfect for a holiday party or wedding guest look.
ASTR The Label Katheryn Maxi Dress
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Effortlessly chic. Add loafers and a cozy coat and you are set.
Siempre Sleeveless Twofer Dress
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The moody floral print makes the mesh and ruching feel so much more sophisticated. Such a good going-out dress.
Mesh Ruched Maxi Dress - Blue multi floral / XS
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Great Holiday fit
Illy Green Embroidered Heart Velvet Skirt
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Love the mix of a soft sweater with the satin slip underneath.
Lace Trim Slip Dress & Sweater - Exclusive
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Very flattering dress available in so many patterns
Silquee Women's Elegant Floral Print Long Sleeve Mermaid Hem Dress
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Easy statement top for dinners out.
Elbow Sleeve Mock Neck Ribbed Sweater With Faux Leather Sleeves | Tops
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