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18 at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles

Though the offerings are a bit more of a splurge, you can certainly wear these pieces again and again since they don't look like your average bridesmaid dresses

Inspired by the posh imagination of a certain red-headed style icon, this gown is a wearable celebration of ruffles, radiance, and the exquisite (thats fancy for super great) joy of being the guest of honor

When it comes to creating an updated look, wedding guests can also incorporate lace, tulle or chiffon into their sleeves

After five hours of wear on a particularly humid evening, the bra felt dry (unlike my skin) and was still sticking exactly where it needed to be