With over 2.6 MILLION predicted weddings gracing our calendars this season, the year 2022 has officially been dubbed the year of weddings. It seems like anyone and everyone is getting married and as your mailbox is flooding with invite after invite, your wallet is starting to protest. You might think you only have two options — break the bank or become a dreaded “outfit repeaterrer” — but our friends at Rent the Runway are the key to a budget-friendly way to do trend-forward designer clothes without sacrificing your retirement fund!
By either utilizing their one-time rental service (and rentals start at $30 so that’s a no-brainer) or signing up for all the perks of membership (free returns, dry cleaning, and a free backup size is always included, just to name a few) you can now afford to be wildly fashion-forward at all of these upcoming weddings.
So without further ado, keep an eye out for these eleven trends as you pick out your wedding guest outfits!
One of our favorite trends we’ve seen make a strong, steady presence is the puff sleeve. It’s chic, it elevates any look and it’s also secretly super flattering. This pink puffed sleeve option is an adorable way to participate in the trends and look good doing it.
It’s the perfect classy with a little bit of sassy vibe that is a token of being “with the trends.” A chic dress with a cutout a way to take an average year-over-year trend, and add a little spice to it. This particular version is one of our favorites, but the whole Rent the Runway site is full of stylish options!
“Dopamine Dressing” is one of the top trends on Pinterest right now and the whole idea is about dressing in a way that boosts your mood, and nothing does that better than a bright, bold yellow color! Coming off of a season of neutral colors, some people find it hard to commit to colors so rooted in the “trend” category, but that is the beauty of *ahem* renting the runway — participate in the trends without fully committing your closet (or budget) to one specific style.
If there’s one style that you can never go wrong with — it’s a figure accentuating, simple silhouette. Bonus points if it comes in a flattering color! But the best versions of this style are made in fabrics that can cost a pretty penny, so enjoy the luxury and the extra cash in your wallet by opting to rent a version this wedding season.
The ditsy floral had its moment, and bigger, bolder patterns are making their way into the scene. We’re seeing a lot of big patterns AND big colors, but if you’re on the fence you can never go wrong with a pretty blush base and a classic brand like Kate Spade (for a fraction of the cost, we might add.)
Nothing screams painstaking attention to detail quite like embroidery work in our minds. It’s the kind of luxurious detail that speaks to a craftsman makeover mass production, and while that type of detail usually costs a pretty penny, the rented version makes your wedding guest ensemble seem super intentionally thought-out without dishing out too much cash.
The plaid pattern is one of those details that takes its time to rotate in and out of prominence, but the thing is it almost ALWAYS returns. It’s a classic, it’s a way to juj up simple styles and it always makes a statement.
If you’ve got Royal taste with a commoners budget, welcome to the club. Any royal family stepping out for a public event immediately sets a trend, but if you can find the EXACT DRESS Kate Middleton wore for a fraction of the price, it’s a no-brainer win for any wedding, any time.
Slip dresses are going to be EVERYWHERE this wedding season, so if you want to stand out opt for a patterned version! Same flattering silhouette, same effortless yet chic vibe — but you run less of a risk of accidentally matching another wedding guest or (heaven forbid) a bridesmaid!
Once Valentino dominated the stage with a fresh take on fuchsia, there was no going back. What was once referred to as Elle Woods signature color will now be gracing the wedding sphere in a few different ways — but the first place we’ll see the color make an appearance is on the guest list.
Sister to the puff sleeve, this delicate version is best utilized in warm climates and outdoor venues. The flutter sleeve is a way to stay stylish and chic in even the harshest wedding environments, and with as many weddings are there are this year you’re bound to attend a few warmer temperature soirées.
Staying stylish, on budget, and on-trend is historically a tricky balance, but getting a little street-savvy and exploring your options, you’ll quickly find that Rent the Runway is one of the absolute best solutions to keep you feeling ultra-confident at every.single.event you attend this historical year of weddings — especially when you get 30% off your first order — which we got you the hookup for :)
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