It’s not easy to find a wedding guest dress that makes you feel good about yourself and looks amazing. You’re looking at a significant shopping project when you factor in the difficulties of clothing for summer: hello, wrinkled textiles and obvious sweat stains. The favourable tidings? You don’t have to spend your weekend searching for the ideal summer wedding guest dress in the fluorescent-lit fitting rooms of your neighbourhood shopping centre. We have what you need, whether you’re looking for a chic dress for a beachside wedding, a summer gown for an elegant black-tie event, or a slip dress that works for any intermediate dress code.
The top 28 summer dresses available now, in a variety of sizes, styles, and price ranges from Refinery29 reader-favorite brands including Free People, Abercrombie & Fitch, Zara, and Farm Rio, are compiled here for everything from casual get-togethers to cocktail weddings. All you need to do is grab your go-to pair of dance shoes, choose the ideal mani colour, and toast to the happy couple.
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Black-Tie Wedding Guest Dresses
For formal black-tie weddings, dress to impress. Formal attire consists of gowns with flowing and columnar styles made of satin, silk, tulle, and lace. Feel free to invest in a classic black gown, go for lighter, pastel-hued hues, or embrace your red carpet fantasies of rich gem tones. There are several summer wedding guest dresses ideal for your next formal events, regardless of your style.
Eloquii Strappy Paillette Column Dress
Glistening dresses are perfect for summer evenings. You can go for a subtle look with tiny sparkles or a bold look with big sequins like this one.
Staud Cadence Dress
Another simple approach to use colour without going for a big design is using an ombre print.
Mango Strapless Dress with Sweetheart Neckline
This timeless black gown, which is elegant and simple, will become your go-to wedding party outfit for the entire summer—and beyond.
Lulus Glitter Sleeveless Tulle Maxi Dress
Take our readers’ lead and shimmer at your next formal wedding with this dress, which is a reader-favorite wedding guest style based on our purchasing statistics.
J.Crew Collection Tiered Ruffle Dress
There are plenty of gowns for special occasions available at J. Crew, such as this chiffon maxi dress that begs you to dance the night away.
Skims Deep Plunge Halter Long Dress
Yes, Skims offers options for wedding guest dresses. Take this black maxi dress, which is ideal for summer nights with its plunging halter neckline.
Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses
Put on a chic cocktail dress and be ready to dance the entire night away with a chilled drink in hand. Select a classic midi-length dress with striking accents like side cutouts, a textured overlay, or a one-shoulder neckline. Alternatively, choose a maxi or minidress with striking slits or an unusual bustier-style top.
Hutch Off-The-Shoulder Bow Mini Dress
We are smitten with this new addition from Anthropologie because of its whimsical puff sleeves and feminine bow accents, which are a major summer trend.
Petal & Pup Vienna Strapless Midi Dress
Wear this understated yet striking sage green strapless dress to look elegant and timeless.
PrettyLittleThing Plus Underwire Draped Midi Dress
This elegant plus-size “fit,” which is another look that readers like, would be a great choice for a cocktail dress at a wedding.
Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Pleated Cutout Maxi Dress
You can wear an Abercrombie & Fitch “Giselle” pleated dress as a wedding guest and it’s a great option that you’ll wear again and again.
Norma Kamali x Revolve Diana Gown
We can see why this specific cocktail dress has been an R29 reader favourite for a long. A great summer dress formula consists of the ruched fabric, one-shoulder neckline, asymmetric hemline, and lovely periwinkle shade.
Pari Passu Floral Long Sleeve Poplin Shirtdress
If your next wedding will be during the day and is cocktail attire, you might want to go with an elegant shirt dress with a muted floral design.
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
With a casual wedding, there are countless stylistic options available. You might choose for a bright pattern or a little, midi, or maxi dress in a straightforward one-tone colour with delicate accents. One benefit of these wedding guest dress designs is that they may be worn to many other occasions as well.
L’Agence Jodie Silk Slip Dress
Easily dressed up or down, a slip dress is one of the most adaptable options for wedding guest dresses. However, you can use whimsical prints like flowers and butterflies for events that are more laid back.
Cider Curve Square Neck Twist Slit Midi Dress
You may tone down this trendy milkmaid dress with summer sandals or dress it up with heels.
Madewell x Agua Bendita Daphne Maxi Dress
Wear a floral maxi dress that works well for holiday attire to a laid-back garden party wedding.
Quince 100% Washable Silk Slip Dress
Because of its (thankfully) washable material and effortlessly stylish form, this Quince bestseller is one we can’t recommend enough.
Banana Republic Cici Poplin Mini Dress
A little dress is appropriate for a garden wedding, and we are obsessed with its purple pleated design.
