Have a dress or sleek suit that you wheel out for every wedding? Same. Investing in a wedding guest outfit that feels great and suits most wedding dress codes is an excellent way to save money. However, it can get a little boring wearing the same outfit over and over, especially when wedding season hits and it feels like people are getting married every Saturday. That’s where the right accessories come in.
Our favourite thing about accessories for wedding guests is that you really can wear them beyond the wedding day. Unlike some wedding guest outfits we’ve bought in the past, where the $500 price tag seemed great until we realised that the dressy midi would languish in the back of our wardrobes forever, a pair of statement earrings, a gorgeous shoulder bag or a fun party belt can be reworked all year long.
For fun, versatile accessories to refresh your wedding guest outfits, look no further.
Reliquia
Hernan Chunky Necklace
When you’re looking for statement jewellery, look no further than Reliquia. The Australian jewellery label consistently releases show-stopping pieces like this versatile chunky necklace ($169), which will add that extra detail to a simple slip dress or strapless gown, but looks equally as good with a crisp white shirt.
Kitte
Midas Belt
Dress up simple black pants or a bias cut dress with this fun, ’70s-inspired gold belt from Kitte ($199). A great way to make a more formal or business-like outfit feel wedding-appropriate, we also love this belt for adding the party feels to mini dresses and palazzo pants.
Strandbags
Marikai Mini Bag
Investing in a pastel mini bag will do more for your wardrobe than you might think. This cute option from Strandbags ($35) is affordable and useful. Take it to work on days where you don’t have much to carry, to brunch when you just need to stash your phone and keys, or on nights out.
Olga Berg
Tilly Clutch
Olga Berg make great clutches, but a formal clutch isn’t always the most versatile wardrobe piece. What makes the Tilly design ($130) so perfect is the gold chain strap, which transforms it into a shoulder bag for nights out. The structured design and metallic stone outer are timeless, meaning this bag will get great use beyond the wedding.
Marks & Spencer
Resin Circle Drop Earrings
One way to get endless use out of the statement jewellery you buy for a wedding outfit is to pick a neutral tone. Gold and silver jewellery is great, but when it’s a statement design, it can feel overwhelming for daytime wear. Enter: tortoiseshell. Glamorous enough for a wedding, casual enough to work with all your office pieces and weekend midi dresses, these earrings from Marks & Spencer ($69) are our pick.
