These 35 Wedding Guest Dresses Are Next-Level Beautiful (2024)

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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.

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...

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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