Hello, Happy Thursday! It’s full-on wedding season, so today I am sharing Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Petites. While I don’t have any weddings to attend this summer, I am looking forward to one in October. It’s in California, and if you didn’t know, October is summertime in Carmel-By-The-Sea!
Kelly shares a petite wedding guest dress
The outfit is shoppable via image and text widgets
Plus, a shoppable round-up of petite wedding guest dresses
This is the dress I recently purchased for the summer/autumn wedding I will attend in California. It’s from Plenty by Tracy Reese, available at Anthropologie.
One Shoulder Puff Sleeve Dress | Tom Ford Sunglasses
Metallic Heel Alternatives: Slingback Metallic Block Heel Sandal | Metallic Block Heel Slide | Metallic Block Heel Slide Sandal | Metallic Ankle Strap Sandal | Metallic Low Heel Sandal | Strappy Block Heel Sandal
Clutch Alternatives: Metallic Clutch | Crystal Mesh Clutch | Fuschia Leather Clutch | Silver Wristlet | Embroidered Silver Wristlet | Metallic Silver Crossbody Bag
The arrangement of colors in this print is what drew me to it, initially. It’s like a bright abstract version of Monet’s Garden at Giverny.
Not only that, but the design has one tie shoulder with an off-the-shoulder puff sleeve – a design detail that isn’t like anything else I have in my closet. And I do like to step outside my fashion comfort zone sometimes!
I surprised myself when I realized I don’t have a metallic clutch. So I went with a pink leather clutch from the Sydney Collection at Madewell. Unfortunately, this clutch is no longer available. But if you wanted to go with something bright and bold, that ties into the fuschia lines in this dress, try the Fuschia Leather Clutch from Hobo.
Since my shoes and clutch are from last summer, I have rounded up several alternatives with a similar look and feel. I have included some metallic clutches that I have my eye on (because I clearly have to remedy my metallic clutch situation!).
One Shoulder Puff Sleeve Dress | Tom Ford Sunglasses
Metallic Heel Alternatives: Slingback Metallic Block Heel Sandal | Metallic Block Heel Slide | Metallic Block Heel Slide Sandal | Metallic Ankle Strap Sandal | Metallic Low Heel Sandal | Strappy Block Heel Sandal
Clutch Alternatives: Metallic Clutch | Crystal Mesh Clutch | Fuschia Leather Clutch | Silver Wristlet | Embroidered Silver Wristlet | Metallic Silver Crossbody Bag
Below, I have collected three petite dresses each from Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Talbots, and White House Black Market. Find the shoppable text widget below each collage board.
Anthropologie: One Shoulder Printed Shift Dress | Sweetheart Fit & Flare Dress | Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Banana Republic: Ruffle Dress | Bustier Dress | Valentina Maxi Dress
Ann Taylor: Ruffle Sleeve Pleated Dress | Belted Sweater Dress | Striped Maxi Dress
White House Black Market: Strapless Mesh Maxi Dress | Colorblock Halter Dress | Linen-Blend Midi Dress
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is our 40s+ fashion & food contributor. She posts a Daily Look on Tuesdays, writes about Fashion on Thursdays, joins Beth for Fridays with Oscar and shares a new recipe Sunday evenings.
She’s 47, 5’0, and a petite 0/XS.
Kelly also has a food blog called Djalali Cooks, which you can find by clicking the world icon below.
Kelly you are “in your zone ” and have hit your stride in my opinion.
Young and polished , you exude class .
Love your metallic shoes, pink purse and those sunglasses . You look stunning and happy !
Thank you so much, Denise! It’s hard not to feel great in a beautiful outfit. 😊 Thanks again for stopping by, xo Kelly
Kelly, so pretty! Love your suggestions. Thank you for BR, AT and Talbot petite dress ideas. Looking forward to more of your petite outfits. Thank you!
I am so happy you are interested in petite outfits, Susan. Thank you for stopping by and sharing such a lovely thought. xo Kelly
That dress is beautiful on you Kelly!
Thank you so much, Nancy! xo Kelly