So you’ve been invited to a wedding. Yes, you’re finally at that age when your friends and colleagues are started to get hitched, and you find yourself bao-ing more money in a year than you’ve ever did for the past 20 years.
And since you’ll be shelling out close to $200 on a red packet (depending on the venue and how close you are to the bride or groom), spending hundreds of dollars on a dress is certainly out of the question – unless you know you’re going to wear the same dress for the next 10 weddings.
What’s more, if you’re a bridesmaid, you’ll probably be assigned a specific dress colour, and that colour might change the next time you become a bridesmaid for somebody else. So it’s definitely not worth your money to splurge on a dress that you’ll probably wear only once.
Which is why we’ve rounded up 14 dresses from Zalora that will make you look like a star without causing a giant hole in your wallet.
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This elegant lace and chiffon dress is peppered with a few sequins for a glamorous touch. It’s dressy without being OTT so you don’t upstage the bride.
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Get your sexy back with this midi dress. A word of caution: Not a good choice of outfit if you’re going to a conservative wedding, especially one in a religious setting or venue.
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Wearing white is not a great choice for any wedding, but your fengshui master says you have to risk getting bad luck for the rest of your life, at least wear one with prints so you don’t end up looking like the bride instead.
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Show off just a bit of skin with this halter dress that flaunts your shoulders without being too skimpy. This is also availale in pastel blue if you are not a fan of dark colours.
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Whether you’re the bridesmaid or just a guest, this maxi dress with lace panels is perfect for a garden wedding. Plus, it looks super luxe without burning a hole in your pocket.
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This cute dress with crochet details is perfect for the lunch wedding. Pair this with nude or gold heels for a more polished or formal look.
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If you prefer a simple silhouette, go for this grey dress that will make the minimalist in you happy. This is also perfect for the bridesmaid who has to run around the venue, so you won’t end up tripping over your maxi dress.
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This flowy number is perfect for the beach or resort wedding! Match with a pop of bright-coloured lippie for a beautiful contrast.
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This simple chiffon dress makes for a great outfit, not only for weddings, but also for other formal occasions. When wearing a halter neck, skip the necklace and focus on accessorising your arms.
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If your BFF chose a Grecian theme for her wedding and wants you to dress like a Greek goddess, the best way to do that while avoiding anything white is to opt for a toga dress, like this one.
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Get on the ruffles trend with this coral dress that’s perfect for a day wedding. Pair with lace-up heels and you’re ready to impress!
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Look pretty in pleats in this sweet pink shade. You can switch out the fabric belt for a glitzer belt if the ‘do is held at a hotel.
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Told to wear a long dress but want to show some skin? Opt for this dress with cutouts that are aptly covered with lace, so the elders don’t frown upon your choice of outfit.
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This convertible dress can be worn as a short-sleeved dress or a strapless number. Which means, you could totally reuse this dress for another wedding and people probably won’t notice!
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