stylish grandmother of the bride dresses The 3/4 illusion sleeves add a touch of elegance Grandmother of the Bride or

Other styles like Derbies are formal as well, but they can also be dressed down for a more casual outfit

Formal wear can even go a step above and befall black tie invitations, which call for men to wear tuxedos, and women to wear cocktail or long dresses, or modish, dressy evening separates

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Loving this option for long sleevesand peep that open back

Pisarro Nights cold shoulder ankle-length beaded dress, $250, David's Bridal Simple Tea-Length Dress If embellishments are not your thing, opt for this strapless tea-length number in a dark burgundy hue

That said, affordable wedding guest dresses do exist and, as someone who's constantly getting invitations to nuptials these days, I'm always on the lookout for stylish, occasion-worthy options that won't break the bank