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Wedding ceremonies have looked a little different over the pastfewyears, 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 slick suit or a flowing floral maxi.
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There arevarious factors to consider when choosingan 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 arestatement suits a plenty and jumpsuit alternatives, but we'd advise saving these for upcoming winter and springweddings.Mini, midi or maxidresses will be much more comfortable for late summer, and after all, there are hundreds of beautiful ones out there to choose from.Fromsequinsand pleatstosilk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice.
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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 aboxyboucle jacketor maybe animmaculately tailored coat is more your style. Whichever it is, don't let theweatherstop 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 onthe 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
Senna Dress
I'm in love with this dress. It might even be myfavourite of the bunch...
Zara
Printed Satin Dress
Theshoulder padsare a nice touch.
Raey
Strong Flower-Print Side Godet Slip Dress
I'm massively into this slanted hem and cowl neckline combo.
Kitri
Dorothy Pink Floral Maxi Dress
I have this and it's so comfortable, and flattering.
Rixo
Marni Open-Back Floral-Print Satin Maxi Dress
This will be perfect fora winter wedding with its long sleeve but also works for any late summer shindigs, just add flat strappy sandals.
2.Satin & Silk Wedding Guest Dresses
Reformation
Dessa Satin Dress
There's so much to love about this dress.
Zara
Asymmetric Satin Dress
The one shoulder detail is always a hit.
Warehouse
Animal Satin Jacquard Tie Front Dress
This jewel colour screams new season.
Ghost
Mari Satin Midi Dress
Seriously elegant.
Mango
Ruffle Wrap Dress
I can't get this silhouette out of my mind, wear with bold statement earrings for a winter wedding.
3. Colour-Block Wedding Guest Dresses
Sea
Loren Smocked-Ramie Midi Dress
Strapless styles are everywhere right now.
COS
Asymmetric Gathered Satin Midi Dress
A signature silhouette from COS and we are obsessed.
& Other Stories
Ruffle-Trimmed Midi Dress
Who sayswhen it comes to colour youcant wear black to a wedding? I'm a big fan. So chic.
Bernadette
Winne One-Shoulder Taffeta Gown
Just stunning!
Massimo Dutti
Long Pleated Dress Studio
An ideal option for nuptials abroad.
4.SEQUIN Wedding Guest Dresses
H&M
Sequined Dress
I lovethe shimmer on this mini.
Fil De Vie
Hero Sherazade Plunge-Neck Sequin Midi Dress
My dream dress! Look at those blouson sleeves...
Jigsaw
Sequin High Neck Dress
The kind of dress you will pull out year after year.
Arket
Sequin Strap Dress
A dress made for dancing the night away.
Self-Portrait
Fishtail-Hem Sequinned Maxi Dress
If you're heading to black tie wedding, consider this stunningshort sleevestyle.
5. Maxi Wedding Guest Dresses
Eywasouls Malibu
Emma Floral-Print Mesh Maxi Dress
Just wow!
Sister Jane
Pistachio Bow Dress
The bows, the puff sleeves, the ruffles, want it all.
Christopher Esber
Triquetra Cutout Silk-Satin Maxi Dress
It's safe to say Esber's dresses are instagram famous, this new chocolate 'Triquetra' maxi dress will no doubt sell out.
Me+Em
Satin and Lace Full-Length Slip Dress
A slip dressplusoversized blazer is just the ticket fora endof summer wedding.
Nobody's Child
Burgandy Satin Jacquard Sydney Maxi Dress
The colour is a nice nod to autumn.
6.SHEERWEDDING GUEST DRESSES
Whistles
Organza Silk Puff Sleeve Dress
This also comes in blue.
Ganni
Purple Organza A-Shaped Mini Dress
This will also be great during winter party season with tights.
Staud
Calluna Crepe-Organza Maxi Dress
I have a feeling this will sell out very soon...
Molly Goddard
Wallis Gathered Grosgrain-Trimmed Tulle Midi Dress
What a beautiful colour.
Cecilie Bahnsen
Sidney Asymmetric Silk-Organza Midi Dress
Yes its high price point but cost per wear its astyle you’ll absolutely get the wear out of after the big day.
7. Mini Wedding Guest Dresses
Zara
Mini Dress With Puff Sleeve
You can't go wrong with a LBD.
16arlington
Adelaide One-Shoulder Feather-Trimmed Crepe Mini Dress
Feathers make for a fabulous wedding guest dress option.
Essentiel Antwerp
Pink A-Line Dress With Cape-Like Sleeves
A silhouette you’ll love wearing.
Zimmermann
Paisley-Print Cotton-Voile Mini Dress
The prettiest mini I ever did see.
Reiss
Halston Polka Dot Ruched Mini Dress
This 70's inspired dress is just stunning.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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