Wedding ceremonies have looked a little different over the past few years, but if you’re anything like us, you’ll have had invitations coming in by the handful for 2024 celebrations. Being fashion editors, we can’t help but plan our outfits ahead of time, and thankfully, there’s plenty to choose from this season whether you’re in the market for a slismartck suit or a flowing floral maxi.
There are various factors to consider when choosing an outfit for an important event—the venue, the dress code, even how long the ceremony is going to last—but there’s also the weather. Living in the UK, that usually means considering a jacket for random cold fronts and an umbrella for downpours.
Luckily, there are plenty of options out there that can keep you looking and feeling amazing on the day. Of course, there are statement suits aplenty and jumpsuit alternatives, but we’d advise saving these for winter weddings. Mini, midi or maxi dresses will be much more comfortable for spring into late summer, and after all, there are hundreds of beautiful ones out there to choose from. From sequins and pleats to silk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice.
The weather be damned, more than anything else, we’re just excited about getting dressed up, putting on heels and painting the town red. If there is a chill in the air, go ahead and accessorise with a boxy boucle jacket or maybe an immaculately tailored blazer is more your style. Whichever it is, don’t let the weather stop you, we’ll never say no to a party…
To ensure the most fun is had, you do want to be comfortable, though, and you also want to find a style that you can continue to wear for many years to come. So, focusing our energy on the best of the best frocks, scroll on down to get all the wedding guest dress inspiration you could ever need, neatly categorised by type of dress.
Shop My Edit of Wedding Guest Dresses:
1. Floral Wedding Guest Dresses
REFORMATION
Daniela Silk Dress
£398
I’m in love with this dress. It might even be my favourite of the bunch…
RIXO ⋆
Rio Dress
£495
This works for weddings in all seasons.
ZIMMERMANN
Natura Appliquéd Floral-Print Linen and Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
£2750
I’m massively into this red carpet-worthy dress.
REALISATION PAR
The Lila in Blue Hydrangea
£260
I have this and it’s so comfortable, and flattering.
ALESSANDRA RICH
Floral Puff-Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress
£1560
Alessandra’s dresses are loved by royalty and fashion editors alike.
2. Satin & Silk Wedding Guest Dresses
REFORMATION
Casette Silk Dress
£348
There’s so much to love about this dress.
VICTORIA BECKHAM
Satin Maxi Slip Dress
£867
Victoria Beckham is becoming a go-to for bias-cut satin dresses.
GHOST
Maisie Satin Maxi Dress
£149
A perfectly simple dress for a black-tie wedding.
BEC & BRIDGE
Moon Dance Strapless Satin Maxi Dress
£275
This comes in lots of different colours.
WHISTLES
Cowl Neck Satin Maxi Dress
£229£183
The back of this dress is divine, and it’s a cowl-neck at the front.
3. Colour-Block Wedding Guest Dresses
TALLER MARMO
Taylor Belted Kaftan Maxi Dress
£950
Comfortable and incredibly elegant.
MANGO
Asymmetric Ruffled Dress
£110
I’m obsessed with this silhouette.
AJE.
Cordelia Cold-Shoulder Taffeta Gown
£485
Who says when it comes to colour you cant wear black to a wedding? I’m a big fan. So chic.
LA LIGNE
Strapless Silk-Satin Midi Dress
£455
Just stunning!
REFORMATION
Elspeth Dress
£528
An ideal option for weddings that turn into parties…
4. Sequin Wedding Guest Dresses
IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
Yuna Draped Sequined Tulle Gown
£558
This blue is sophisticated.
RIXO ⋆
Zuri Dress
£345
A true showstopper.
RAT & BOA
Anais Dress
£325
She’s all kinds of wow.
MANGO
Dress With Sequinned Flower Design – Women
£400
Guaranteed compliments.
& OTHER STORIES
Sequin Mini Dress
£135
A dancefloor-ready mini.
5. Maxi Wedding Guest Dresses
SALONI
Winona Hammered Silk-Satin Gown
£795
A colour for all seasons.
COS
Pleated Racer-Neck Maxi Dress
£115
I’m obsessed.
RIXO
Charlotte – Waterblossom Indigo
£385
Grecian goddess vibes.
NOBODY’S CHILD
Asymmetric Emerald Green Aggie Maxi Slip Dress
£85
Style with a blazer for a spring wedding.
REFORMATION
Ronda Silk Dress
£498
The print is deliciously good.
6. Satement Wedding Guest Dresses
HUISHAN ZHANG
Beau Feather and Grosgrain-Trimmed Silk-Organza Gown
£2995
This showstopper is perfect for a black tie wedding—it also comes in purple and black.
TALLER MARMO
Ubud One-Shoulder Feather-Trimmed Crepe Gown
£1890
Taller Marmo is well-loved for its statement dresses.
REFORMATION
Poppies Silk Dress
£348
The bold print and cut-out detail on this dress really make it something special.
SOLACE LONDON
Lydia Asymmetric Draped Crepe Gown
£550
What a beautiful colour.
AJE.
Mimosa Cutout Gathered Linen-Blend Mini Dress
£405
So fun!
7. Mini Wedding Guest Dresses
REFORMATION
Iliana Dress
£640
I love the embroidery on this mini.
ZIMMERMANN
+ Net Sustain August Ruffled Tiered Gathered Floral-Print Crepon Mini Dress
£995
Such a joyful mini.
FARM RIO
Lea One-Shoulder Pleated Linen-Blend Mini Dress
£310
A silhouette you’ll love wearing.
SALONI
Camille Embellished Sequined Bouclé-Tweed Mini Dress
£650
The prettiest mini I ever did see.
& OTHER STORIES
Big Bow-Detailed Mini Dress
£120
So cute.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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