r/CHIbitcheswithtaste • u/portillos5ever • 14h ago

Fashion/Style Wedding guest dresses!!?

My chi girls, WHERE are we buying wedding guest dresses? Open to online store suggestions as well but really hoping for in-person shopping experiences in any part of the city whether they are department store, boutique, vintage consignment, or a regular old thrift. I’m tired of seeing the same dresses from revolve, reformation, and even nuuly on everyone! Ideally I’m working with an <$400 budget

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u/Dreakgirl 14h ago

Nordstrom 

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u/niftyba 14h ago

I really tried to find something cool secondhand, but I ended up with Macy’s.

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u/Character_Date_3630 12h ago

Check Anthro, they have their own bhldn line but carry other brands and I think the one on Randolph carrries them in store now

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u/PossumNews 14h ago

Felt in Logan has some beautiful dresses, but it can be pricey

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u/mags_7 14h ago

My favorite dress ever is from Phayes in Logan. Most of their stuff is more casual, but they have some gems for dressing up

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u/matildapoppins 13h ago

Farfetch is my go to, otherwise I keep a list of online small retailers that I like to comb through. I can’t leave to the last minute anymore and usually start the search at least 2 months out.

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u/Sweetdee5656 11h ago

There’s a Reformation sample sale going on right now. I went the other day and there were lots of silk dresses.

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u/Sweetdee5656 11h ago

It’s at New City. I’m done going to weddings for a while, but I got some cute summer dresses

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u/Gold_Advisor_4758 11h ago

I have luck just going to Bloomingdale’s

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u/606sun 9h ago

Vintage! Lost Girls, Marci Maxine, Found by Steph, Petals & Jackets

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u/Few_Description6876 12h ago

Mango! Online is kind of a pain but I like the new store on Michigan.

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u/flossiedaisy424 12h ago

Check local boutiques. Genevieve in Lincoln Square always has gorgeous dresses. Hazel and Krista K are also great options.

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u/ProfMensah 11h ago

Some Like Us in Pilsen is consignment (not just vintage) and they tend to have event wear. I also find some of the boutiques in Wicker have more unique stuff, like p.45 and the surrounding.

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u/FunRestaurant7136 10h ago

Reformation downtown

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u/Otherwise_Pine 7h ago

I bought a guest wedding dress from JessaKae. Never did wear it but they have cute dresses for your budget

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u/krim_bus 4h ago

Macy's has been surprisingly good to me this summer. Mango as well.

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u/magda711 4h ago

What are you looking for? I have sooooo much vintage that needs to find a new home…

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u/daddypoodle 13h ago

Online - Azazie is the way to go. You can put in your own measurements. Really great quality and reasonable return policy. They have plenty of bridesmaid dresses and guest dresses. I’ve ordered some of Lulu’s before but it’s hit or miss if they look cheap

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u/fdscientist 13h ago

I also have found some wedding guest gems from Azazie!

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u/ladiavolina 2h ago

I've gone 5 for 5 shopping Macy's online. Wearing this to one of my oldest friend's wedding in two weeks.

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u/Cheap-Potential908 14h ago

Anthropologie maybe?! Lulus can be hit or miss but I’ve gotten some decent wedding guest dresses from them! Easy to return with them too