Where to Shop for Dress to Wear to Wedding

Where to Shop for Wedding Guest Dresses and Outfits

An indispensable guide to the best online stores and boutiques

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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.

Self-Portrait
Rixo
Victoria Beckham
Needle & Thread
Sisley
The Vampire's Wife

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
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!

Suzannah Bespoke
Temperley
Browns
Harrods
Marina Rinaldi
Jenny Packham
Goodhood

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.

Starla Boutique
Covet
The Ivory Closet
Shopstyle

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.

ASOS
Topshop
Next
Isabella Oliver
H&M
Mamalicious

Need inspiration? We've gathered 29 of our favourite wedding guest looks in this handy post!

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