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Vintage-Inspired Wedding Guest Dress Ideas

Vintage-inspired wedding guest dresses blend timeless charm with a modern sensibility—think elegant silhouettes, subtle embellishments, and classic fabrics. These suggestions showcase a mix of retro references from various decades, ranging from romantic lace to bold prints. If you’d like to specify your favorite era or preferred colors, let me know for even more tailored options!
@melodiebanfield
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Tea-Length Dress with Full Skirt
A nod to 1950s glamour, the tea-length full skirt silhouette is flattering and classically feminine. It's perfect for twirling on the dance floor and suits both formal and garden weddings.
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Tea-Length Dress with Full Skirt
@melodiebanfield
A nod to 1950s glamour, the tea-length full skirt silhouette is flattering and classically feminine. It's perfect for twirling on the dance floor and suits both formal and garden weddings.
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Alessandra Rich Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress

$740

$1,850

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Alessandra Rich Printed silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Printed silk midi dress

$1,571

$2,245

Mytheresa

Dôen GINETTE DRESS
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Dôen

GINETTE DRESS

$498

Dôen

Rodarte Belted crepe de chine-trimmed polka-dot silk-twill midi dress
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Rodarte

Belted crepe de chine-trimmed polka-dot silk-twill midi dress

$848

$1,695

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@olisusskind
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Lace Overlay Dress
Lace overlays evoke the romance of early-20th-century styles, offering delicate texture and semi-sheer details that feel both timeless and elegant.
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Lace Overlay Dress
@olisusskind
Lace overlays evoke the romance of early-20th-century styles, offering delicate texture and semi-sheer details that feel both timeless and elegant.
Costarellos Floral lace gown
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Costarellos

Floral lace gown

$1,885

Mytheresa

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Alessandra Rich Strapless layered embellished cotton-blend lace midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Strapless layered embellished cotton-blend lace midi dress

$1,240

$2,480

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Isabel Marant Dolores silk-blend satin and corded lace maxi dress
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Isabel Marant

Dolores silk-blend satin and corded lace maxi dress

$1,170

$1,950

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Costarellos Ashley lace-trimmed velvet gown
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Costarellos

Ashley lace-trimmed velvet gown

$1,344

$1,920

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@overthemoon
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Floral Printed Midi Dress
A vintage-inspired floral print—especially in muted or dusty tones—channels the soft romance of the 1930s and 40s. The midi length keeps the look appropriate for most wedding venues.
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Floral Printed Midi Dress
@overthemoon
A vintage-inspired floral print—especially in muted or dusty tones—channels the soft romance of the 1930s and 40s. The midi length keeps the look appropriate for most wedding venues.
Agua by Agua Bendita Alcaparra floral cotton midi dress
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Agua by Agua Bendita

Alcaparra floral cotton midi dress

$1,035

Mytheresa

Erdem Floral silk voile midi dress
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Erdem

Floral silk voile midi dress

$1,497

$2,495

Mytheresa

MIKAEL AGHAL Gathered floral-print chiffon midi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Gathered floral-print chiffon midi dress

$358

$895

Outnet

Zimmermann Rebellion floral linen and silk midi dress
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Zimmermann

Rebellion floral linen and silk midi dress

$2,670

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@feve__r
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Puff Sleeve Dress
Puff sleeves reference Edwardian and Victorian fashion while staying fresh and playful. They add drama without overwhelming your frame, and they’re especially on trend for Fall 2025.
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Puff Sleeve Dress
@feve__r
Puff sleeves reference Edwardian and Victorian fashion while staying fresh and playful. They add drama without overwhelming your frame, and they’re especially on trend for Fall 2025.
Rodarte Bow-embellished satin-trimmed silk-crepe maxi dress
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Rodarte

Bow-embellished satin-trimmed silk-crepe maxi dress

$1,200

$2,400

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Alessandra Rich Printed silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Printed silk midi dress

$1,571

$2,245

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Bow-detail printed silk maxi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detail printed silk maxi dress

$1,501

$2,145

Mytheresa

Rodarte Lace-trimmed silk cocktail dress
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Rodarte

Lace-trimmed silk cocktail dress

$2,150

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@hoskelsa
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Wrap-Style Dress with Retro Print
A wrap silhouette offers flattering versatility, and when paired with a retro print—such as polka dots or paisley—it calls back to 1970s chic. Choose lightweight materials like crepe or chiffon for comfort.
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Wrap-Style Dress with Retro Print
@hoskelsa
A wrap silhouette offers flattering versatility, and when paired with a retro print—such as polka dots or paisley—it calls back to 1970s chic. Choose lightweight materials like crepe or chiffon for comfort.
Adriana Degreas Vintage caftan
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Adriana Degreas

Vintage caftan

$448

$640

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Printed silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Printed silk midi dress

$1,155

$1,925

Mytheresa

RIXO Evie floral silk maxi dress
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RIXO

Evie floral silk maxi dress

$287

$575

Mytheresa

Zimmermann Ascension lace-trimmed tiered printed cotton-voile midi wrap dress
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Zimmermann

Ascension lace-trimmed tiered printed cotton-voile midi wrap dress

$630

$1,050

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@styledbuy_
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Dress with Statement Collar
Oversized collars or lace-trimmed necklines are a key trend for Fall 2025 and tap into the Victorian revival. This detail brings instant vintage charm to a wedding guest dress.
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Dress with Statement Collar
@styledbuy_
Oversized collars or lace-trimmed necklines are a key trend for Fall 2025 and tap into the Victorian revival. This detail brings instant vintage charm to a wedding guest dress.
Oscar de la Renta Guipure lace-trimmed wool-blend crepe mini dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Guipure lace-trimmed wool-blend crepe mini dress

$956

$2,390

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Jenny Packham Penny caped midi dress
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Jenny Packham

Penny caped midi dress

$1,666

$2,380

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Lace-trimmed wool-blend midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Lace-trimmed wool-blend midi dress

$1,883

$2,690

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Envers bow-detail satin midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Envers bow-detail satin midi dress

$1,272

$2,120

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@lovisaworge
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Pleated Skirt Dress
Pleated skirts, especially in midi or knee-length cuts, harken back to 1940s and 1950s day dresses. They create playful movement and photograph beautifully.
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Pleated Skirt Dress
@lovisaworge
Pleated skirts, especially in midi or knee-length cuts, harken back to 1940s and 1950s day dresses. They create playful movement and photograph beautifully.
ML MONIQUE LHUILLIER Ruched plissé jacquard midi dress
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ML MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Ruched plissé jacquard midi dress

$75

$495

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Diane von Furstenberg Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress

$238

$528

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Zimmermann Chain-embellished polka dot crepe de chine mini dress
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Zimmermann

Chain-embellished polka dot crepe de chine mini dress

$325

$650

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Chloé Cutout pleated silk-chiffon gown
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Chloé

Cutout pleated silk-chiffon gown

$1,199

$7,990

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@lanitonnu
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Fringe-Trim Dress
Fringe details instantly recall the flapper era of the 1920s. Modern interpretations keep the lines clean and festive, adding just the right amount of vintage flair for a celebratory setting.
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Fringe-Trim Dress
@lanitonnu
Fringe details instantly recall the flapper era of the 1920s. Modern interpretations keep the lines clean and festive, adding just the right amount of vintage flair for a celebratory setting.
Bode Beaded Shakey Dress
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Bode

Beaded Shakey Dress

$683

$2,200

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Dôen CATALINE DRESS
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Dôen

CATALINE DRESS

$548

Dôen

Dôen MONIQUE DRESS
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Dôen

MONIQUE DRESS

$1,198

Dôen

Acne Studios Fringed draped satin midi dress
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Acne Studios

Fringed draped satin midi dress

$750

$1,250

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@annieculbertson
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Polka Dot Dress
Polka dots are always classic and bring retro energy—think 1950s or 1980s-inspired silhouettes. They’re playful yet elegant, making them suitable for almost any wedding.
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Polka Dot Dress
@annieculbertson
Polka dots are always classic and bring retro energy—think 1950s or 1980s-inspired silhouettes. They’re playful yet elegant, making them suitable for almost any wedding.
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Alessandra Rich Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress

$740

$1,850

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Rodarte Belted crepe de chine-trimmed polka-dot silk-twill midi dress
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Rodarte

Belted crepe de chine-trimmed polka-dot silk-twill midi dress

$848

$1,695

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Alessandra Rich Bow-detail polka-dot silk maxi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detail polka-dot silk maxi dress

$1,676

$2,095

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Pleated gathered polka-dot silk crepe de chine midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Pleated gathered polka-dot silk crepe de chine midi dress

$1,185

$2,370

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Roland Mouret Wool cocktail dress
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Roland Mouret

Wool cocktail dress

$916

$1,145

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI Maya pintucked metallic cloqué midi dress
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SIMKHAI

Maya pintucked metallic cloqué midi dress

$319

$796

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NICHOLAS Off-the-shoulder taffeta midi dress
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NICHOLAS

Off-the-shoulder taffeta midi dress

$90

$596

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Carolina Herrera Lamé jacquard midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Lamé jacquard midi dress

$5,990

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Asena draped crepe midi dress
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Safiyaa

Asena draped crepe midi dress

$726

$1,815

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Rebecca Vallance Eliza off-shoulder midi dress
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Rebecca Vallance

Eliza off-shoulder midi dress

$804

$1,005

Mytheresa

Erdem Appliquéd cotton-blend cloqué midi dress
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Erdem

Appliquéd cotton-blend cloqué midi dress

$1,945

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MIKAEL AGHAL Gathered floral-print chiffon midi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Gathered floral-print chiffon midi dress

$358

$895

Outnet

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Alessandra Rich Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress

$740

$1,850

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Staud Zoe floral brocade satin midi dress
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Staud

Zoe floral brocade satin midi dress

$550

Mytheresa

S Max Mara Fiaba cotton-blend jacquard midi dress
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S Max Mara

Fiaba cotton-blend jacquard midi dress

$960

$1,200

Mytheresa

Maison Margiela Satin midi dress
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Maison Margiela

Satin midi dress

$2,121

$3,535

Mytheresa

Rotate Jacquard puff-sleeve midi dress
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Rotate

Jacquard puff-sleeve midi dress

$360

$450

Mytheresa

Monique Lhuillier Floral-print guipure lace midi dress
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Monique Lhuillier

Floral-print guipure lace midi dress

$1,348

$2,995

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Rodarte Polka-dot silk twill midi dress
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Rodarte

Polka-dot silk twill midi dress

$1,724

$2,155

Mytheresa

Zimmermann Memento floral linen and silk midi dress
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Zimmermann

Memento floral linen and silk midi dress

$1,800

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Printed silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Printed silk midi dress

$1,571

$2,245

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Belted wool-blend midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Belted wool-blend midi dress

$2,394

$3,990

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Bec + Bridge Indi satin maxi dress
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Bec + Bridge

Indi satin maxi dress

$75

$300

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Zimmermann Picnic embellished floral-print linen and silk-blend midi dress
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Zimmermann

Picnic embellished floral-print linen and silk-blend midi dress

$1,260

$1,800

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BRAND RECOMMENDATION
Damaris Bailey
Damaris Bailey is a standout for vintage-inspired wedding guest dresses bursting with feminine florals and soft touches. The label’s romantic silhouettes and unique prints deliver a timeless elegance—perfect for a chic celebration—while offering a delightful alternative to mainstream brands.
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BRAND RECOMMENDATION
Damaris Bailey
Damaris Bailey is a standout for vintage-inspired wedding guest dresses bursting with feminine florals and soft touches. The label’s romantic silhouettes and unique prints deliver a timeless elegance—perfect for a chic celebration—while offering a delightful alternative to mainstream brands.
Damaris Bailey Rose Silk Dress
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Damaris Bailey

Rose Silk Dress

$686

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Damaris Bailey Rose Dress
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Damaris Bailey

Rose Dress

$343

$686

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Damaris Bailey Blanca Dress
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Damaris Bailey

Blanca Dress

$725

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Damaris Bailey Delicias Dress
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Damaris Bailey

Delicias Dress

$500.5

$715

Shopbop

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RIXO Zadie satin-jacquard midi dress
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RIXO

Zadie satin-jacquard midi dress

$144

$360

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Oscar de la Renta Floral trompe l’œil cotton-blend midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Floral trompe l’œil cotton-blend midi dress

$3,490

Mytheresa

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Giambattista Valli Cape-effect pleated crepe midi dress
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Giambattista Valli

Cape-effect pleated crepe midi dress

$1,956

$4,890

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Solid & Striped The Calais ruffled printed crepe midi dress
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Solid & Striped

The Calais ruffled printed crepe midi dress

$95

$378

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MARCHESA NOTTE Strapless pleated cloqué midi dress
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MARCHESA NOTTE

Strapless pleated cloqué midi dress

$269

$895

Outnet

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Erdem Asymmetric draped crepon-trimmed embroidered tulle midi dress
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Erdem

Asymmetric draped crepon-trimmed embroidered tulle midi dress

$1,788

$3,575

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Rodarte Belted crepe de chine-trimmed polka-dot silk-twill midi dress
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Rodarte

Belted crepe de chine-trimmed polka-dot silk-twill midi dress

$848

$1,695

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THEIA Ivanna embellished crepe dress
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THEIA

Ivanna embellished crepe dress

$105

$695

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Carolina Herrera Lamé shift dress
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Carolina Herrera

Lamé shift dress

$2,490

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Pleated gathered polka-dot silk crepe de chine midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Pleated gathered polka-dot silk crepe de chine midi dress

$1,185

$2,370

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Roland Mouret Embellished wool and silk midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Embellished wool and silk midi dress

$1,100

$1,375

Mytheresa

Dôen GINETTE DRESS
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Dôen

GINETTE DRESS

$498

Dôen

Magda Butrym Floral-appliqué draped ruched gown
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Magda Butrym

Floral-appliqué draped ruched gown

$1,980

$2,475

Mytheresa

Zimmermann Strapless flocked tulle midi dress
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Zimmermann

Strapless flocked tulle midi dress

$398

$795

Outnet

Markarian Off-shoulder embroidered midi dress
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Markarian

Off-shoulder embroidered midi dress

$1,116

$1,595

Mytheresa

Erdem Embroidered floral canvas midi dress
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Erdem

Embroidered floral canvas midi dress

$964

$1,205

Mytheresa

Erdem Off-the-shoulder floral-print metallic crinkled-satin midi dress
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Erdem

Off-the-shoulder floral-print metallic crinkled-satin midi dress

$1,169

$3,895

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Gabriela Hearst Cristina linen midi dress
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Gabriela Hearst

Cristina linen midi dress

$756

$1,890

Mytheresa

Erdem Appliquéd organza-trimmed cloqué midi dress
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Erdem

Appliquéd organza-trimmed cloqué midi dress

$5,145

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Zimmermann Wanderlust printed cotton midi dress
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Zimmermann

Wanderlust printed cotton midi dress

$1,100

Mytheresa