• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Shop by Color
    • Red Dresses
    • Pink Dresses
    • Coral Dresses
    • Yellow Dresses
    • Green Dresses
    • Light Blue Dresses
    • Dark Blue Dresses
    • Purple Dresses
    • Silver + Gray Dresses
    • White Dresses
    • Black Dresses
    • Floral Dresses
  • Guests
    • Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Winter Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Spring Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Fall Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Wedding Guest Dresses Under $50
    • Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100
    • Wedding Guest Dresses Under $150
    • Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Dressy Casual Dresses for Weddings
    • Semi-Formal Dresses for Weddings
    • Formal Gowns for Weddings
    • Maxi Dresses for Weddings
    • Plus Size Wedding Guest Dresses
    • Wedding Guest Attire Guidelines
    • Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas
  • Brides
    • Shop Wedding Dresses
      • Beach Wedding Dresses
      • Ballgown Wedding Dresses
      • Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses
      • Plus Size Wedding Dresses
      • Strapless Wedding Dresses
      • Wedding Dresses Under $1000
      • Wedding Dresses Under $1500
    • Wedding Dress Collections
    • Wedding Dresses by Designer
    • Bridal Accessories
    • Wedding Clutches
    • Wedding Shoes
    • Wedding Jewelry
    • White Dresses
    • White Jumpsuits
    • Wedding Dress Style Ideas
    • Bridesmaid Dresses by Color
  • Bridesmaids
    • Red Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Pink Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Coral Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Yellow Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Neutral Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Beaded and Sequined Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Green Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Light Blue Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Dark Blue Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Purple Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Silver or Gray Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Black Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Jenny Yoo Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Outfits + Attire Ideas
    • Show Me Your Mumu Bridesmaid Dresses
    • BHLDN Bridesmaid Dresses
    • Bridesmaid Dresses by Color
    • Gifts for Bridesmaids
  • Mothers
    • Red Dresses
    • Pink Dresses
    • Rose Gold Dresses
    • Coral Dresses
    • Yellow Dresses
    • Green Dresses
    • Light Blue Dresses
    • Dark Blue Dresses
    • Purple Dresses
    • Silver or Gray Dresses
    • Gold, Taupe, and Neutral Dresses
    • Sequined and Beaded Dresses
    • Black Dresses
    • Floral Mother of the Bride Dresses
    • Plus Size Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses
    • Mother of the Bride Dresses with Jackets
    • Spring Mother of the Bride Dresses
    • Summer Mother of the Bride Dresses
    • Fall Mother of the Bride Dresses
    • Winter Mother of the Bride Dresses
    • Mother of the Bride Outfits
  • Men
    • Tuxedos + Black Suits
    • Navy Blue Suits
    • Tan Suits
    • Groomsmen Gifts
  • The Wedding Shop
  • Search
  • LTK

Dress for the Wedding logo

Home » Cocktail Attire » Cocktail Dress - Art Deco Look for a Wedding Guest

July 21, 2012

Cocktail Dress - Art Deco Look for a Wedding Guest

Art Deco Evening Look | Dress For The Wedding

TIBI a line dress
$490 - www.farfetch.com

Christian Louboutin t strap heels
www.barneys.com

Clutch handbag
$50 - www.debenhams.com

Pave ring
www.okajewelry.com

Art deco necklace
$18 - www.baublebar.com

 

Art Deco Evening Cocktail Reception Look

While I love this style, I will say that I'm a little on the fence about sequins at weddings for anyone other than the bride. After all, sequins inherently have that "look at me" quality, especially when their million little disks reflect the light, turning you into a human disco ball. Just like a guest choosing to wear a stark white dress, a tiara, a fire-engine red dress with a thigh-high slit, or jaw-dropping cleavage,  some sequined numbers can be a wedding guest fashion faux pas, since they are so radiant that they draw the attention away from the bride.

However, because of the muted tone of this dress, the modest panel of sequins, the overall silhouette and the accessories , I see this as a bit of a vintage look, so this could be an appropriate option for a evening cocktail hour wedding and reception.I love the Art Deco necklace, which is a steal at $18; and the incredible Christian Louboutin heels, for which you may need to forgo paying rent for the month.

Whichever option you choose, at least you'll be echoing some late 1920s style, with the added benefit that prohibition is no longer in effect, so you can enjoy your cocktail hour without any hassles.

More style ideas you might enjoy :

Yellow Wrap Maxi Dress to Wear to Spring and Summer Weddings
Short Blue Lace Dress for a Mother of the Bride
Coral Cocktail Dress
Black Beaded Evening Gown
« Summer Ties for Groomsmen or Guests
Bridal Bracelets »

Filed Under: Cocktail Attire, Evening Wedding, Purple Wedding Attire Tagged With: cocktail dress

Favorite Finds


 

Looking for more wedding style ideas? You can also browse our favorite wedding picks on Etsy.

Search this site

Primary Sidebar

Categories

Search

Follow Us!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Footer

Wedding Style

  • Beach Wedding
  • Black Tie Wedding
  • Boho Wedding
  • Bridal Shower
  • Casual Wedding
  • Daytime Wedding
  • Destination Wedding
  • Elopement
  • Engagement
  • Formal Wedding
  • Semi-Formal Wedding
  • Rustic Wedding
  • Vow Renewal

Wedding Role

  • Brides
  • Bridesmaids
  • Grooms
  • Groomsmen
  • Mothers
  • Guests

Wedding Season

  • Fall Wedding
  • Summer Wedding
  • Winter Wedding
  • Spring Wedding

Pages

  • Policies, Terms, and Disclosures
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Submissions
  • Advertise

Color

  • Pink Wedding Attire
  • Red Wedding Attire
  • Blue Wedding Attire
  • Black Wedding Attire
  • Burgundy Wedding Attire
  • Green Wedding Attire
  • Coral Wedding Attire
  • Purple Wedding Attire
  • Beige Wedding Attire
  • Yellow Wedding Attire
  • Floral Wedding Attire
  • Orange Wedding Attire
  • Silver Wedding Attire
  • Gray Wedding Attire
  • Gold Wedding Attire
  • White Wedding Attire

Dress for the Wedding is a shoppable guide to help you find the perfect wedding attire. We create outfit inspiration collages, give attire tips, and offer shopping guides to some of our favorite wedding products. We do not directly stock, sell, or ship any of these items; we simply refer you to the designers, creators, and retail stores who do!

Find a Dress for a Wedding

Young flower girl in a white dress

Flower Girl Dresses

Long black dress, invitations, and wedding decor for a modern wedding

Modern Wedding Ideas

Three photos of red dresses showing guest of wedding dresses in the shade of red.

Red Dresses for Weddings

3 women in satin bridesmaid dresses in several colors and a bride

Satin Bridesmaid Dresses

4 images of purple dresses on models arranged in a collage showing purple dresses for bridesmaids to wear.

Purple Bridesmaid Dresses

Embellished lace wedding dress with overskirt

Bliss Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dresses Fall 2020

Copyright© 2023 · Brunch Pro by Feast Design Co.