Being a frequent nuptial attendee can start to hit your wallet hard. Read on for ways to turn one outfit into five different looks.

Being a frequent nuptial attendee can start to hit your wallet hard. Even if you rent your outfits instead of buying them, the cost of looking unique and fabulous at every affair can really add up. Read on for ways to turn one outfit into five different looks. Bonus tips on what to buy and what to rent are included.

Start with a solid, classic base.  A simple shape, natural waist line and just above or to-the-knee length (colors like black, blue, pale pink and grey are all great options. Steer clear of white, howeveryou aren’t the bride!)

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Look 1: Cocktail Attire/Afternoon or Evening Affair

Take your base shift, add one statement necklace like this (rentedit’ll be memorable and not something you’ll want to repeat anytime soon), pair with a punchy-colored clutch (you can rent or pull from your existing collection) and voilathe impression of an embellished collar without the need to commit to that one style.

Look 2: Daytime/Outdoor Ceremony

Slip a bold crop top like this lovely Alberta Ferretti piece over the top of your dress. All of a sudden, you’ve created a high-waisted two-piece outfit where a dress once existed. Once again, renting the top instead of making a purchase is the way to go.

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Look 3: Varying Occasions

Instead of slipping a different top over your dress, try a skirt instead, letting just the bodice show through. Play around with where you establish the new waistline and experiment with different materialstulle! Silk! The choices are numerousfor a look as festive or flirty as you want to create. Rent or buy the skirtdepending on how out-there a piece you pick, it may not be worth adding to your wardrobe.

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Look 4: Black Tie
Black tie attire does not have to reach the floor. Slip a special evening jacket like this one from Hunter Bell over your base piece and you’ve elevated your look to the appropriate level of formality. Go ahead and rent the jacket. You’ll save a bundle.

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Look 5: Any Time/Any Level of Formality

Add nothing to the dress, but wear the most incredible shoes you can find! People will be so focused on your feet, they won’t remember how many times the gown itself has made an appearance.  I’d buy the shoes, or select from what you already own, since shoe rental is a no-go for me.