Casual vs. Dressy: The Wedding Guest Edition

Want to avoid buying a new dress for every occasion on your calendar this summer? We don’t blame you. Here are 12 ways to remix your wardrobe with some help from party-ready accessories

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Sarah Ball
June 03, 2016 08:31 PM
<p><em>Dress:</em> <strong>Ulla Johnson</strong> $598; <a href="http://ullajohnson.com/collections/dresses/products/savannah-dress?variant=13908906118" target="_blank">ullajohnson.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Earrings:</em> <strong>Capwell + Co. </strong>$49; <a href="http://capwell.co/products/pink-at-sunset-earrings" target="_blank">capwell.co</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>J.Crew</strong> $88; <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/handbags/clutches/PRDOVR~F4553/F4553.jsp?color_name=natural" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Dune London</strong> $140; <a href="http://www.dunelondon.com/en-us/margo-ghillie-lace-up-block-heel-sandal-0088503940080629/" target="_blank">dunelondon.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Bracelet:</em> <strong>Lulu Frost</strong> $125; <a href="https://www.lulufrost.com/bracelets/NEW-Phantom-Bracelet-10982.html" target="_blank">lulufrost.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Nina</strong> $45; <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nina-lira-silver?PID=7864619&amp;AID=11586851&amp;utm" target="_blank">zappos.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>H&amp;M</strong> $24.99; <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/40447?article=40447-A" target="_blank">hm.com</a></p>
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LACE

Dress: Ulla Johnson $598; ullajohnson.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Capwell + Co. $49; capwell.co, Bag: J.Crew $88; jcrew.com, Shoes: Dune London $140; dunelondon.com

Dress It Up, Bracelet: Lulu Frost $125; lulufrost.com, Bag: Nina $45; zappos.com, Shoes: H&M $24.99; hm.com

<p><em>Dress</em><em>:</em> <strong>Topshop</strong> $100; <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/partywear-4107560/mix-floral-wrap-slip-5512629?bi=40&amp;ps=20" target="_blank">us.topshop.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual:</em> <em>Earrings: </em><strong>Flaca </strong>$250; <a href="http://flacajewelry.com/collections/earrings/products/new-gold-onyx-studs" target="_blank">flacajewelry.com</a>, <em>Ring:</em> <strong>Flaca</strong> $225; <a href="http://flacajewelry.com/collections/rings/products/large-open-halo-ring" target="_blank">flacajewelry.com</a>, <em>Bag: </em><strong>Kayu</strong> $220; <a href="http://shop.kayudesign.com/collections/bridal/products/annabelle" target="_blank">shop.kayudesign.com</a>, <em>Shoes similar:</em> <strong>Loft</strong> $54.99; <a href="http://www.loft.com/stacked-heel-sandals/407272?skuId=20786885&amp;defaultColor=4724&amp;colorExplode=true&amp;catid=catl000022" target="_blank">loft.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up:</em> <em>Earrings:</em> <strong>Kamryn Dame</strong> $298; <a href="http://www.kamryndame.com/collections/earrings/products/triangle-nugget-earring" target="_blank">kamryndame.com</a>, <em>Bag: </em><strong>Zara</strong> $29.90; <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/bags/view-all/metallic-clutch-bag-c819022p3609160.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a>, <strong>Rebecca Minkoff</strong> $150; <a href="http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/rosie-heel-spring2016?src=catalog" target="_blank">rebeccaminkoff.com</a></p>
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WRAP DRESS

Dress: Topshop $100; us.topshop.com

Make It Casual: Earrings: Flaca $250; flacajewelry.com, Ring: Flaca $225; flacajewelry.com, Bag: Kayu $220; shop.kayudesign.com, Shoes similar: Loft $54.99; loft.com

Dress It Up: Earrings: Kamryn Dame $298; kamryndame.com, Bag: Zara $29.90; zara.com, Rebecca Minkoff $150; rebeccaminkoff.com

<p><em>Dress:</em> <strong>Ivy Revel</strong> $81.90; <a href="http://www.ivyrevel.com/us/collection/dresses/pure-dress-mint/B000100-076.html?cgid=Dresses" target="_blank">ivyrevel.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Earrings: </em><strong>Adornmonde</strong> $56; <a href="http://www.adornmonde.com/index.php/earrings/micah-silver.html" target="_blank">adornmonde.com</a>, <strong>J.Crew</strong> $118; <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/handbags/clutches/PRDOVR~F1901/F1901.jsp?color_name=orange-violet-teal" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>H&amp;M</strong> $12.99; <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/42734?article=42734-B&amp;cm_vc=SEARCH" target="_blank">hm.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Bracelet: </em><strong>Eddie Borgo</strong> $180; <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/small-rectange-estate-bracelet-eddie/vp/v=1/1590245434.htm?fm=search-viewall&amp;os=false" target="_blank">shopbop.com</a>, <strong>Glint</strong> $98; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/glint-rivoli-beaded-clutch/4104007?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLUSH" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Steve Madden</strong> $79.95; <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/product/WOMENS/Sandals/STECY/c/2163/sc/2217/163825.uts?selectedColor=GOLD" target="_blank">stevemadden.com</a></p>
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CHIFFON MAXI

Dress: Ivy Revel $81.90; ivyrevel.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Adornmonde $56; adornmonde.com, J.Crew $118; jcrew.com, Shoes: H&M $12.99; hm.com

Dress It Up, Bracelet: Eddie Borgo $180; shopbop.com, Glint $98; nordstrom.com, Shoes: Steve Madden $79.95; stevemadden.com

<p><em>Dress: </em><strong>Mango</strong> $99.99; <a href="http://shop.mango.com/US/p0/women/clothing/dresses/midi/belt-satin-dress/?id=61025584_CO&amp;n=1&amp;s=prendas.vestidosprendas" target="_blank">shop.mango.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Earrings:</em> <strong>Stella and Bow</strong> $65; <a href="http://stellaandbow.com/earrings/henrietta-earrings" target="_blank">stellaandbow.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Nine West</strong> $69; <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Soft-Seam-Clutch/20106037,default,pd.html?variantColor=JJQ10A1&amp;cgid=12877353" target="_blank">ninewest.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Dune London</strong> $139; <a href="http://www.dunelondon.com/en-us/magdalane-block-heel-strappy-sandal-0088501020001628/" target="_blank">dunelondon.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Earrings: </em><strong>Ivy Revel</strong> $34.90; <a href="http://www.ivyrevel.com/us/collection/jewelry/duster-earrings-gold-metal/G000001-001-013.html?cgid=Jewelry" target="_blank">ivyrevel.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Reiss</strong> $245; <a href="https://www.reiss.com/us/p/suede-evening-bag-womens-joyce-in-black/?category_id=1131" target="_blank">reiss.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Zara</strong> $39.99; <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/shoes/heeled-sandals/high-heel-strappy-sandals-c358014p3184787.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a></p>
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SATIN DRESS

Dress: Mango $99.99; shop.mango.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Stella and Bow $65; stellaandbow.com, Bag: Nine West $69; ninewest.com, Shoes: Dune London $139; dunelondon.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Ivy Revel $34.90; ivyrevel.com, Bag: Reiss $245; reiss.com, Shoes: Zara $39.99; zara.com

<p><em>Dress:</em> <strong>The Kooples</strong> $395; <a href="http://www.thekooples.com/us/silk-dress-978187.html" target="_blank">thekooples.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Earrings:</em> <strong>Baublebar</strong> $34; <a href="https://www.baublebar.com/product/27363-flamenco-drops-red-earrings.html" target="_blank">baublebar.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Furla</strong> $378; <a href="http://us.furla.com/store/furlaus/en_US/pd/ThemeID.38494200/productID.2062203500/categoryID.68289900" target="_blank">furla.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Steve Madden</strong> $89.95; <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/product/WOMENS/Sandals/CAROLYNN/c/2163/sc/2217/239494.uts?selectedColor=BLUE-SUEDE" target="_blank">stevemadden.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Earrings: </em><strong>Banana Republic</strong> $18; <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=13897&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=185920002" target="_blank">bananarepublic.gap.com</a>, <em>Bag: </em><strong>Diane von Furstenberg</strong> $144; <a href="http://www.dvf.com/440-gallery-uptown-metallic-snake-clutch/H2333153N15_WILD.html?dwvar_H2333153N15__WILD_color=GRAN&amp;dwvar_H2333153N15__WILD_size=ONE#cgid=bags-all" target="_blank">dvf.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Mango</strong> $79.99; <a href="http://shop.mango.com/US/p0/women/accessories/shoes/heeled-sandals/leather-straps-sandal/?id=63027014_99&amp;n=1&amp;s=accesorios.zapatos" target="_blank">shop.mango.com</a></p>
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FIT-AND-FLARE

Dress: The Kooples $395; thekooples.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Baublebar $34; baublebar.com, Bag: Furla $378; furla.com, Shoes: Steve Madden $89.95; stevemadden.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Banana Republic $18; bananarepublic.gap.com, Bag: Diane von Furstenberg $144; dvf.com, Shoes: Mango $79.99; shop.mango.com

<p><em>Dress:</em> <strong>AS by DF</strong> $330; <a href="http://www.asbydf.com/collections/dresses-1/products/goddess-maxi-dress" target="_blank">asbydf.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Earrings: </em><strong>Elizabeth Cole</strong> $375; <a href="http://www.charmandchain.com/earrings-1/shop-all-earrings/parrot-earrings" target="_blank">charmandchain.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Sole Society</strong> $39.95; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sole-society-marlena-faux-leather-foldover-clutch/4001222?cm_mmc" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a>, <strong>H&amp;M</strong> $29.99; <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/45824?article=45824-A" target="_blank">hm.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Earrings: </em><strong>Kendra Scott</strong> $85; <a href="http://www.kendrascott.com/arianna-earrings-in-abalone-shell.html" target="_blank">kendrascott.com</a>, <em>Bag: </em><strong>Halston Heritage</strong> $345; <a href="http://www.halston.com/store/handbags/clutches-evening-1/organic-minaudiere.html?color=black-white" target="_blank">halston.com</a>, <em>Shoes: </em><strong>Reiss</strong> $285;<a href="https://www.reiss.com/us/p/suede-sandals-womens-shoe-rhiannon-in-coral/?category_id=1135" target="_blank"> reiss.com</a></p>
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TROPICAL MAXI

Dress: AS by DF $330; asbydf.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Elizabeth Cole $375; charmandchain.com, Bag: Sole Society $39.95; nordstrom.com, H&M $29.99; hm.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Kendra Scott $85; kendrascott.com, Bag: Halston Heritage $345; halston.com, Shoes: Reiss $285; reiss.com

<p>Dress: <strong>Express</strong> $69.90; <a href="http://www.express.com/clothing/women/floral-lace-contrast-sheath-dress/pro/7864512/cat1910048?selectedColor=IVORY" target="_blank">express.com </a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Earrings:</em> <strong>Tory Burch</strong> $195; <a href="https://www.toryburch.com/spring%2Fsummer-2016-runway-exclusive%3A-flower-bud-earring/22165519.html?cgid=accessories-jewelry&amp;dwvar_22165519_color=261&amp;start=2" target="_blank">toryburch.com</a>, <i>Bag similar: </i> <strong>Asos</strong> $64; <a href="http://us.asos.com/Vintage-Styler-Blush-Box-Clutch-Bag/19ty3o/?iid=6307993&amp;clr=A82blush&amp;SearchQuery=clutch&amp;pgesize=204&amp;pge=0&amp;totalstyles=336&amp;gridsize=3&amp;gridrow=27&amp;gridcolumn=2&amp;mporgp=L3ZpbnRhZ2Utc3R5bGVyL3ZpbnRhZ2Utc3R5bGVyLWJsdXNoLWJveC1jbHV0Y2gtYmFnL3Byb2Qv" target="_blank">us.asos.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Loft</strong> $89.50; <a href="http://www.loft.com/lace-up-heels/398615?skuId=20437022&amp;defaultColor=5795&amp;colorExplode=true&amp;catid=catl000022" target="_blank">loft.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Earrings: </em><strong>Forever21</strong> $3.90; <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&amp;Category=acc_jewelry-earrings&amp;ProductID=1000102230&amp;VariantID=" target="_blank">forever21.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Aldo</strong> $55; <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/handbags/clutches-%26-evening-bags/c/343/ALCOA/p/46439078-32" target="_blank">aldoshoes.com</a>, <strong>SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker</strong> $212.98; <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sjp-by-sarah-jessica-parker-carrie-t-strap-pump/3925696?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=NUDE" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></p>
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LACE MINI

Dress: Express $69.90; express.com 

Make It Casual, Earrings: Tory Burch $195; toryburch.com, Bag similar:  Asos $64; us.asos.com, Shoes: Loft $89.50; loft.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Forever21 $3.90; forever21.com, Bag: Aldo $55; aldoshoes.com, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker $212.98; nordstrom.com

<p><em>Dress: </em>Reformation $248; <a href="https://www.thereformation.com/products/eleanor-dress-fig" target="_blank">thereformation.com</a></p> <p> <em>Make It Casual, Hair Pin: </em><strong>ASOS</strong> $10; <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Open-Circle-Hair-Stick/1aep9a/?iid=6549080&amp;cid=4174&amp;sh=0&amp;pge=0&amp;pgesize=36&amp;sort=-1&amp;clr=Silver&amp;totalstyles=1038&amp;gridsize=3&amp;mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1PcGVuLUNpcmNsZS1IYWlyLVN0aWNrL1Byb2Qv" target="_blank">us.asos.com</a>, <em>Bracelet:</em> <strong>Alexis </strong><b>Bitter</b> $158; <a href="https://www.alexisbittar.com/mirrored-break-hinge-black-22331.html" target="_blank">alexisbittar.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Banana Republic</strong> $58; <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1025301&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=250701002" target="_blank">bananarepublic.com</a>, <em>Shoes: </em><strong>Ann Taylor</strong> $128; <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/may-suede-block-heel-sandals/397165?skuId=20157395&amp;defaultColor=6600&amp;colorExplode=false&amp;catid=cata000020" target="_blank">anntaylor.com</a></p> <p> <em>Dress It Up, Earrings:</em> <strong>Swarovski</strong> $89; <a href="http://www.swarovski.com/Web_US/en/5156602/product/Delta_Pierced_Earrings.html" target="_blank">swarovski.com</a>, <em>Bag:</em> <strong>Henri Bendel</strong> $178; <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/black-tie-pieced-party-box-28052813490193.html?cgid=shop_handbags_clutch&amp;start=7" target="_blank">henribendel.com</a>, <em>Shoes:</em> <strong>Schutz</strong> $170; <a href="http://schutz-shoes.com/collections/high-heels-1/products/cadey-lee-3?variant=1140877660" target="_blank">schutz-shoes.com</a></p>
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COLD SHOULDERS

Dress: Reformation $248; thereformation.com

Make It Casual, Hair Pin: ASOS $10; us.asos.com, Bracelet: Alexis Bitter $158; alexisbittar.com, Bag: Banana Republic $58; bananarepublic.com, Shoes: Ann Taylor $128; anntaylor.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Swarovski $89; swarovski.com, Bag: Henri Bendel $178; henribendel.com, Shoes: Schutz $170; schutz-shoes.com

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LACE

Dress: Ulla Johnson $598; ullajohnson.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Capwell + Co. $49; capwell.co, Bag: J.Crew $88; jcrew.com, Shoes: Dune London $140; dunelondon.com

Dress It Up, Bracelet: Lulu Frost $125; lulufrost.com, Bag: Nina $45; zappos.com, Shoes: H&M $24.99; hm.com

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WRAP DRESS

Dress: Topshop $100; us.topshop.com

Make It Casual: Earrings: Flaca $250; flacajewelry.com, Ring: Flaca $225; flacajewelry.com, Bag: Kayu $220; shop.kayudesign.com, Shoes similar: Loft $54.99; loft.com

Dress It Up: Earrings: Kamryn Dame $298; kamryndame.com, Bag: Zara $29.90; zara.com, Rebecca Minkoff $150; rebeccaminkoff.com

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CHIFFON MAXI

Dress: Ivy Revel $81.90; ivyrevel.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Adornmonde $56; adornmonde.com, J.Crew $118; jcrew.com, Shoes: H&M $12.99; hm.com

Dress It Up, Bracelet: Eddie Borgo $180; shopbop.com, Glint $98; nordstrom.com, Shoes: Steve Madden $79.95; stevemadden.com

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SATIN DRESS

Dress: Mango $99.99; shop.mango.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Stella and Bow $65; stellaandbow.com, Bag: Nine West $69; ninewest.com, Shoes: Dune London $139; dunelondon.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Ivy Revel $34.90; ivyrevel.com, Bag: Reiss $245; reiss.com, Shoes: Zara $39.99; zara.com

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FIT-AND-FLARE

Dress: The Kooples $395; thekooples.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Baublebar $34; baublebar.com, Bag: Furla $378; furla.com, Shoes: Steve Madden $89.95; stevemadden.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Banana Republic $18; bananarepublic.gap.com, Bag: Diane von Furstenberg $144; dvf.com, Shoes: Mango $79.99; shop.mango.com

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TROPICAL MAXI

Dress: AS by DF $330; asbydf.com

Make It Casual, Earrings: Elizabeth Cole $375; charmandchain.com, Bag: Sole Society $39.95; nordstrom.com, H&M $29.99; hm.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Kendra Scott $85; kendrascott.com, Bag: Halston Heritage $345; halston.com, Shoes: Reiss $285; reiss.com

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LACE MINI

Dress: Express $69.90; express.com 

Make It Casual, Earrings: Tory Burch $195; toryburch.com, Bag similar:  Asos $64; us.asos.com, Shoes: Loft $89.50; loft.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Forever21 $3.90; forever21.com, Bag: Aldo $55; aldoshoes.com, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker $212.98; nordstrom.com

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COLD SHOULDERS

Dress: Reformation $248; thereformation.com

Make It Casual, Hair Pin: ASOS $10; us.asos.com, Bracelet: Alexis Bitter $158; alexisbittar.com, Bag: Banana Republic $58; bananarepublic.com, Shoes: Ann Taylor $128; anntaylor.com

Dress It Up, Earrings: Swarovski $89; swarovski.com, Bag: Henri Bendel $178; henribendel.com, Shoes: Schutz $170; schutz-shoes.com

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