Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Wedding Guest Looks for the Maximalist

From Dragée to Drama - Who wouldn't want to bring a little Audrey to the dance floor?

by juliacomil
From Dragée to Drama: Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Wedding Guest Looks for the Maximalist

I recently worked on a project with School of Style celebrating one of my all-time favorite fashion icons: Audrey Hepburn. Audrey and Givenchy defined the spirit of the 60s—timeless, elegant, and effortlessly chic. While Givenchy is now under fresh creative direction (and one of my favorite designers Sarah Burton at the helm), I truly believe Audrey’s influence is about to have a resurgence… although, let’s be honest—she never went out of style.

Audrey is the ultimate muse: she made simplicity extraordinary, turning minimalism into pure poetry. If you’re attending a summer wedding and craving elegance with a playful twist, here are two wedding guest looks inspired by her most iconic style moments—plus a charming in-between outfit perfect for pre-wedding events or a chic city ceremony.

Look 1: The Dragée Pink Dream

There’s something irresistibly fresh and romantic about a soft pink dress. Choose a refined silhouette—think bateau neckline, nipped waist, and midi hem—that channels Audrey’s signature 60s charm. A delicate dragée (sugar almond) pink flatters every skin tone and photographs like a dream.

Style Tips:

This look is ideal for a garden wedding, a château affair, or any celebration where you want to float in like a pastel dream—with a little haute couture energy on top.

In Between: The Capri & Ballerina Edit

Audrey iconic weekend style

Not every moment during wedding season is about the dress. For brunches, civil ceremonies, or stylish city strolls between events, turn to Hepburn’s off-duty favorite: capri pants and ballet flats. Add a tucked-in silk blouse or a fitted knit with a bateau neckline, and you’re instantly channeling her “Roman Holiday” meets “Parisian It-girl” vibe.

Style it like this:

It’s elegant, unfussy, and endlessly flattering.

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Look 2: The Romantic Maximalist

Let’s go bold. For an evening wedding, channel the unforgettable moment Audrey Hepburn twirls in that scarlet gown in Funny Face. You don’t have to wear literal crimson—but a jewel-toned gown in red, fuchsia, or deep coral will deliver the same breathtaking impact.

This look is for the guest who isn’t afraid to make an entrance—elegant, confident, and just a touch theatrical.

Finish the Look

Final Word:
Whether you go pastel and polished or bold and breathtaking, these Audrey-inspired outfits guarantee one thing: timeless style with a twist of whimsy. And remember—any wedding weekend is made more magical with a pair of capris and ballet flats tucked into your suitcase. Just in case.

Shop all looks here.

More Audrey inspirations, because we never have enough.

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