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The Perfect Wedding Guest Dress

Photos by KT Crabb Photography


As the mom of a one-year-old, I spend 99% of my days in comfy clothes. Leggings are my best friends, and I’m almost always in some sort of loose t-shirt and baggy cardigan. While I will never go tired of wearing socially-acceptable pajamas, you guys know I can’t say no to a good dress. When you slip on a glamorous dress, it’s a magical moment. As much as I love being a mommy, it’s nice to wear something fancy every now and then and really feel like my old self – especially when it’s a beautiful Gal Meets Glam dress!

Last month I shared why this Gal Meets Glam sun dress is my favorite dress of all time, and today I’m sharing another GMG winner with you that just might be the perfect dress to wear to a wedding – or church, dinner, date night, or any special event! Julia Engel brings us timelessly elegant designs month after month, and the Jane dress has been one of my favorite designs so far. As soon as I saw this dress in a bright cherry blossom pink, I knew it needed to be added to my wardrobe. Keep reading to see why I love this dress and why Gal Meets Glam dresses are absolutely worth every penny!

The Perfect Dress to Wear to A Wedding


Let the record show that this is the first time I have ever worn a midi dress and actually liked how I looked. Seriously. I’m 5’3 and pear-shaped, so midi-length dresses tend to look horrendous on me; however, Julia Engel puts some sort of glamorous voodoo into her dress designs because they’re miraculously forgiving and flattering on all body shapes.

The Gal Meets Glam Jane dress is a winner for so many reasons. As I already mentioned, the design is super flattering. The fabric drapes in the most beautiful way, and the double bow tie detail at the waist is so feminine without appearing girly or childish. If you’re looking for a timeless dress to add to your collection, I’d highly recommend checking out this dress (available in different colors here). It’s especially perfect to wear to a wedding because the design is conservative without being boring, the relaxed waist will allow you to dance, eat, and walk in total comfort, and the classic design will never go out of style. It’s a winner on all fronts!

On a side note, while I am not currently pregnant, I do think this dress would ABSOLUTELY be bump-friendly for the pregnant mamas out there!

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Now here’s the thing. Gal Meets Glam dresses are a bit of an investment. They’re not outrageously expensive, but they’re not cheap either. In my opinion, they are absolutely worth the money, and here’s why. These dresses are not your run-of-the-mill trendy dresses. They’re timeless wardrobe pieces that will never go out of style. You aren’t buying these dresses to wear to one event. You’re buying them to wear to dozens of events over a decade. They’re seriously that beautiful. 

I currently own two dresses from this line, and I am so pleased with my purchases. I’ve already worn my Abigail dress at least a dozen times, and I can’t wait to wear this gorgeous midi dress to a wedding I’m attending this winter and another wedding next summer. I’m sure I’ll wear it to tons of events before those weddings too. Let me put it this way, when I don’t want to spend time getting ready but I need to look like a million bucks, I’m going to put on a Gal Meets Glam dress every single time. If you’re curious to see some of the other designs in the line, you can check out more of the  Gal Meets Glam collection here and here. 

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Shop Today’s Outfit

Bow Tie Waist Midi Dress in Cherry Blossom |  Click here to shop this dress. – also comes in several other colors that are ON SALE here. 
Metallic Gold Block-Heel Sandals* in Jute Leather | Click here to shop these shoes. (also available on Amazon + additional colors on sale here and here)
Tan Bow Clutch (exact style is sold out)
Sheer Lipstick in Rose | Click here to shop this lipstick. 
Photos by KT Crabb Photography

Do you have a dress that makes you feel like a million bucks? What’s your favorite outfit to wear to a wedding? You can see even more Gal Meets Glam dresses here and here and don’t forget to check out how I styled this dress, which is my favorite dress of all time!

All items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by PR for consideration only. All other items were bought with my own money. Affiliate links are included in today’s post, which means I make a commission if a purchase is made after clicking through the link. This process does not cost the consumer any additional money. I value your trust and only recommend products that I truly love!
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