22 Under-$50 Dresses I'm Recommending for Summer Weddings

last updated 16 September 2021

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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.

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Short Sleeve V-Neck Wrap Dress with Belt

Mixing prints can be hard—unless, of course, someone does the work for you.Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Asymmetric Hem Dress

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.

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Floral Print Off the Shoulder Back Drawstring Tiered Maxi Dress

Garden affair, here you come.Also available in more sizes.

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Short Sleeve Crewneck Front Button-Down A Line Dress

Is it just me, or does this give you royal-wedding-guest vibes?Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Sleeveless Ruffle V-Neck Maxi Dress

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.

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Polka Dot Short Sleeve Halter Neck Mini Dress

The little ruffle detail on the neckline is everything here.Also available in more sizes.

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Sleeveless Crewneck A Line Tiered Mini Dress

Perfect for a beach wedding or something on the more casual side.Also available in more sizes.

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Pinstripe Sleeveless High Neck Button Front Dress

Classic.Also available in more sizes.

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Leopard Print 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Tent Dress

A darker approach to animal print that works for day or night.Also available in more sizes.

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Crewneck Tiered Maxi Dress

One of the colors that is trending hard right now.Also available in more sizes.

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Short Flutter Sleeve V-Neck A Line Midi Dress

I love the idea of styling this with a bold shoe, as seen above.Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Off the Shoulder Sleeveless Tiered Halter Maxi Dress

Halter necklines are back, and I'm so here for it.Also available in more sizes.

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Pleated Short Sleeve Crewneck Dress

Little details make all the difference here.Also available in more sizes.

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Off the Shoulder 3/4 Sleeve Knotted Cuff Maxi Dress

One of those prints you just know will look good with your go-to black sandals.Also available in more sizes.

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Short Sleeve V-Neck Wrap Dress

Wrap dresses will always be in style–and ultra-flattering. Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Sleeveless Ruffle V-Neck Loose Fit Maxi Dress

The non-boring and summer-ready way to wear black to a wedding.Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Sleeveless Ruffle V-Neck Maxi Dress

I love the of-the-moment tropical vibe of this floral print.Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Short Sleeve Halter Neck A Line Dress

You can easily dress this up or down.Also available in more sizes.

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Polka Dot 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Maxi Dress

You simply can't go wrong here.

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Flutter Short Sleeve V-Neck Midi A Line Dress

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.

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Floral Print Cap Sleeve Boat Neck Ruffle Tiered Maxi Dress

I love how this is on the longer side of the midi dress range.Also available in more sizes.

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Floral Print Short Sleeve V-Neck Capri Wrap Dress

White heels will look perfect with this print.Also available in more sizes.

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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.