The Best Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Season or Dress Code
Wedding invites are officially being mailed out again, which means you'll need plenty of best wedding guest dresses to wear to all the nuptials you RSVP'd yes to. Luckily, there's no shortage of dreamy options to start budgeting for, and we curated versatile wedding guest outfits to help you secure the perfect look—no matter what dress code or season you're shopping for.
Once you've nailed down what you're wearing, you can then start accessorizing your look, arranging travel if it's a destination wedding, and checking presents off the happy couple's registry.
Whether the invite takes you to an ivy-covered terrace, a majestic European villa, or a hayfield surrounded by wild grasses and sweeping expanses, below you'll find a full edit of the best wedding guest dresses to shop now—and put to use year-round.
Semiformal Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
Relaxed warm-weather nuptials are arguably the easiest to shop for. If you're celebrating someone's big day at a beachside venue in the afternoon or a romantic garden at dusk, pretty much any kind of sundress or shirt dress will do—and the best part is that you can absolutely rewear any one of these to other outdoor weddings. Now's also the moment to embrace color and volume, with puff sleeves, smocked bodices, and mood-boosting prints.
ASOS Design Shirred Bodice Tiered Midi Smock Dress
$43.00, ASOS
Dôen Souvenir Dress
$298.00, Dôen
Sleeper Atlanta Linen Dress
$320.00, Sleeper
Lucy Paris Belted Toile-Print Midi Dress
$82.00, Bloomingdale's
Formal Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
Daring cutouts, solid brights, and high-low hemlines are just a few details that make a summer wedding guest dress black-tie-worthy. You can dial up the drama in an open-back number with a cowl neckline, or opt for a simple halter gown or A-line silhouette if you're channeling a more low-key look. As far as color goes, sorbet shades like mint green and strawberry pink are always fun to style—not to mention these feel-good hues pair seamlessly with gold accents and any kind of footwear, from crystal-embellished mules to strappy leather sandals.
Mango Printed Halter Gown
$80.00, Mango
Michael Costello x Revolve Porter Dress
$218.00, Revolve
Reformation Cita Dress
$118.00, Reformation
Staud Wells Pleated Cotton-Blend Maxidress
$295.00, Moda Operandi
Semiformal Fall Wedding Guest Dresses
Step into fall with dresses that have endless layering potential under oversized blazers or ’90s-inspired boleros. Leg-baring cocktail dresses will make moving around the dance floor a breeze, while carefully placed cutouts will keep you cool on balmy autumn nights. Dark tones, like chocolate and black, transcend seasons—and are a no-brainer for transitioning your aesthetic away from summer brights.
Ba&sh Delize Polka-Dot Midi Dress
$375.00, Ba&sh
H&M Smock-Detail Dress
$25.00, H&M
English Factory Dot Puff-Sleeve Minidress
$100.00, Nordstrom
Mango Vent Cotton Dress
$60.00, Mango
Formal Fall Wedding Guest Dresses
A long-sleeve dress is a foolproof option for a stately autumnal affair, and the latter half of the year is the perfect time to lean into more natural hues like beige and emerald green. A balloon-sleeve or wrap dress will deliver maximum comfort and ease as you navigate the dance floor (or better yet, the dessert bar). For a more dramatic entrance, try a sleeveless bodycon instead. With glossy, liquid hair pulled back in a low bun, the figure-hugging style serves up a sensual minimalism that's perfect for stepping out on a warmer-than-usual fall evening.
Michael Costello x Revolve Fiji Midi Dress
$168.00, Revolve
Self-Portrait Ribbed Knit Midi Lace Dress
$495.00, Net-a-Porter
Never Fully Dressed White Rainbow Spot Wrap Dress
$97.00, Amazon
& Other Stories Voluminous Asymmetric Midi Dress
$149.00, & Other Stories
Semiformal Winter Wedding Guest Dresses
End-of-year ceremonies are festive and super romantic, but as a guest, it's truly hard to feel like your best self when dressing for bitter winds and subzero temps. Knee lengths and long sleeves are excellent for layering over tights and under jackets, while moody prints and subtle cutouts offer a refreshing take on winter wedding guest style.
Never Fully Dressed Atia Midiaxi Wrap Dress
$184.00, Shopbop
Farm Rio Maxidress
$200.00, Farm Rio
Banjanan Harper Dress
$345.00, Amazon
Open Edit Open-Back Poplin Dress
$69.00, Nordstrom
Formal Winter Wedding Guest Dresses
Embrace the holiday cheer with allover sequins or psychedelic velvet. These eye-catching fabrics are especially great for large-scale affairs with a sizable guest list where you're encouraged (nay, expected) to bring it. If your taste leans minimalist, a voluminous silhouette with little embellishment is a no-fuss way to make a statement.
Eloquii Striped Sequined Slip Dress
$140.00, Eloquii
ASOS Edition Curve Sequined Wrap Midi Dress
$256.00, ASOS
Cos Gathered Dress
$125.00, Cos
Rhode Winona Dress
$525.00, Shopbop
Semiformal Spring Wedding Guest Dresses
Headed to a few low-key spring ceremonies? Swap winter's heavy materials and jewel tones for airier fabrics and pastel color palettes that read on trend throughout the entire wedding season. A statement print dress is perfect with block-heeled sandals for a rooftop soirée, while a chiffon ruffle or slip dress will see you through a midday reception that extends into the early evening.
Charlie Holiday Lottie Dress
$95.00, Amazon
Sister Jane Sideline Jacquard Minidress
$136.00, Amazon
Likely Taylor Floral Smocked & Belted Tiered Dress
$268.00, Nordstrom
Zara Floral-Print Satin-Effect Dress
$50.00, Zara
Formal Spring Wedding Guest Dresses
When you're mentally ready for skin-baring outfits but the forecast isn't quite in full-on summer mode, opt for the next best thing: a midi or maxidress with fluttering cap (or cape!) sleeves, which provide just enough arm coverage to bear the wind chill at the start of the season. Headed to a late-May or early-June wedding? A spaghetti-strap floral dress will keep your arms breezy and legs toasty as you twirl around a terrace with your plus-one.
Christy Dawn The Autumn Dress
$238.00, Christy Dawn
Anthropologie Floral Wrap Maxidress
$220.00, Anthropologie
Zara Cape Dress With Earrings Limited Edition
$90.00, Zara
Andreeva Pink Flower Dress With Feather Details and Pearl Buttons
$375.00, Andreeva
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