Oprah Winfrey knows a thing or two about elegant wedding guest attire.
Earlier this week, the TV personality’s close friend, Gayle King, shared a roundup of photos on Instagram detailing her son William Bumpus Jr.’s recent wedding, which took place on June 2 at Oprah’s Montecito, Calif. home. While King broke out a one-shoulder baby blue gown for the occasion, the former talk show host wore a pastel pink long-sleeved ruched dress teamed with crystal earrings and matching pink clutch.
Whether you have a slew of weddings on your calendar or are gearing up to attend a formal gala, a ruched dress is the only look you need to ensure you’ll be the best-dressed — and comfiest — guest at any summer event. Plus, the ultra-flattering dress is so easy to style: Just pair it with heels for dressy occasions or throw it on with sandals for more casual gatherings like baby showers or rehearsal dinners.
We rounded up nine wedding guest dresses inspired by Oprah’s classy ensemble from Amazon, Revolve, ASOS, and more, with prices starting at just $20.
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Prettygarden Off-the-Shoulder Ruched Maxi Dress, $51 with coupon
Off-the-shoulder silhouettes have been popular among celebrities this season, and now, you can try the trend by picking up this ruched dress from Amazon. Not only does its long sleeves and maxi length look so similar to Oprah’s wedding guest dress, but reviewers say it’s “breathable,” “elegant and flattering,” and it “fits like a glove.” Copy her look by snagging it in this pinky-beige color, or choose from 13 additional shades, including light blue and pink.
“I wore this dress as a wedding guest and it was a hit,” one reviewer wrote. “I got several compliments on it. The fabric was super stretchy [and] not restrictive at all.”
Lulus Flawless Passion Emerald Green Ruched One-Shoulder Maxi Dress, $32 (Save 60%)
Channel Oprah’s wedding guest attire by grabbing this ruched emerald green dress while it’s on sale. Its mermaid-style fit is “form-fitting” without being “revealing,” according to reviews, making it a great option for formal weddings or charity galas, and its asymmetrical one-shoulder design adds a bit of fashion flair. What’s more? Right now, you can get it for a whopping 60 percent off, bringing its price to just $32.
BTFBM Ruched Button-Down Shirt Dress
For those looking for a more casual ruched wedding guest dress for semi-formal ceremonies and receptions, consider nabbing this dress from Amazon for $53. More than 1,200 shoppers have given the tie-waist shirt dress a five-star rating for its “super chic” silhouette and “comfortable and lightweight” fit, and one reviewer even noted that it’s so comfy it feels like “wearing a silk bathrobe.”
“Best thing I’ve purchased on Amazon, and I’ve purchased a lot,” a separate reviewer wrote. “The style, the fabric, the fit — all of it [is] 10 out of 10. I wore it to a friend’s wedding and I received many, many compliments… I danced the whole night.”
There’s no better time to stock up on wedding guest dresses. Keep scrolling to shop more of our favorite ruched dresses inspired by Oprah below.
Prettygarden V-Neck Ruched Cocktail Dress
Michael Costello x Revolve Lana Gown, $139 (Save 44%)
Chartou Sleeveless Ruched Maxi Dress
ASOS Design Long-Sleeve Drape Detail Maxi Dress
ASOS Daska Ruched Detail Maxi Dress, $153 (Save 19%)