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Once you’ve coordinated your summer wedding schedule, the next step is figuring out what to wear to all those nuptials. Between decoding dress codes (just how casual is a “casual” wedding, really?) and navigating different climates, this sort of occasion styling has far from a one-size-fits-all solution. So if you find yourself in the run-up to a fancy affair with a closet full of not-quite-right frocks and a looming deadline—don’t panic. We pulled together an edit of the best wedding guest dresses to suit every possible style, venue, and budget.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses, According to Vogue
Taller Marmo one-shoulder gathered gown
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Self-Portrait asymmetric polka-dot maxi dress
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Dries Van Noten bead-embellished dress
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Weddings are one of very few events in our modern age that require sticking to a certain dress code, and interpreting those themes can be tricky. While some requirements are set in stone, there can actually be a lot of creativity within these categories. For instance: A black-tie ceremony does necessitate floor-length gowns—but that doesn’t mean a shimmery, slate blue long sleeve dress is off the table. A spring or summer wedding might have you gravitating toward sleeveless silhouettes and airier fabrics in the name of practicality, so why not pick a rich color like marigold or terracotta to add some glamour? And while a cocktail dress code or daytime fête definitely suggests more laid-back attire, there’s plenty of opportunity to stand out with the details—think, a feather-trimmed mini or an asymmetric neckline.
Whatever’s in the cards (we mean this literally—please read the invite carefully), our picks for the best wedding guest dresses cover a lot of ground.
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Spring Wedding Guest Dresses
Spring nuptials call for soft hues—but we’re all for trying a zippier take on pastels. Tom Ford’s cap-sleeve column dress in the shade of a Jowey Nicky dahlia will get you in the mood for a garden affair, while Chloé’s layers of citron silk ruffles pretty much work for anything, as far as we’re concerned. If the springtime venue you RSVP’d to is in a chillier climate, bookmark this slinky teal dress; it’s by Emily Dawn Long, and has convenient long sleeves.
