12 Wedding Guest Dresses For Every Dress Code

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Wedding season is in full swing, and our closets are ready — or at least they will be once we get our hands on a few new wedding guest dresses. It feels like everyone we know is getting married right now, and having dress options on hand is crucial, especially as we get further into the season. If your social calendar is filling up or you've already RSVP'd to a handful of ceremonies, we recommend adding one or two (or three) of these pretty styles to your wardrobe.

What to Wear to a Wedding as a Guest:

When deciding what to wear to a wedding, there are a lot of factors to consider. Is the wedding an indoor or outdoor ceremony? Is the couple requiring a specific dress code for the occasion? Luckily, we've gathered a handful of gorgeous wedding guest dresses that range from chic midis to airy maxi dresses and everything in between. Pair them with stylish evening bags and clutches, cute but comfortable shoes well-suited for outdoors, and the right jewelry. Whether you're headed to a black tie event or are going barefoot on the beach, there's a wedding guest dress that's sure to align with your taste. Keep reading to shop our selects.

— Additional reporting by Angela Elias, Anvita Reddy, and India Yaffe

Best Halter Maxi Dress
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Best Halter Maxi Dress

A New Day Halter Hi-Lo Midi Dress ($40)

Throw on some beaded sandals to pair with this flowy halter dress and you'll be ready for a beach or farm wedding. The dress looks especially stunning with a pulled-back hairstyle and statement earrings. Choose between black or this coral color.

Best Belted Halter Dress
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Best Belted Halter Dress

PrettyGarden Maxi Halter Dress ($41, originally $56)

Spring and summer wedding ceremonies feel like the perfect time to slip into a more airy, sleeveless style, and at the moment, we have our eyes on this PrettyGarden Maxi Halter Dress. While the flowy, summer wedding-guest dress is super breathable, it's also easy to layer a light cardigan or coat on top if needed, thanks to its halter-neck design.

Best Body-Conscious Midi Dress
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Best Body-Conscious Midi Dress

Dress the Population Tiffany One-Shoulder Midi Dress ($74-$148)

This body-conscious dress hugs curves and looks utterly elegant, thanks to the midi length and the single-shoulder cut. It comes in 13 different colors, so it's easy to choose one that complements the wedding color theme.

Best Sweetheart-Neck Sheath Dress
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Best Sweetheart-Neck Sheath Dress

Dress the Population Elle Sheath Dress ($84-$168)

This time of year, we're game to experiment with as many color trends as possible, and there's no better time to test out a brighter hue than at a wedding ceremony. This Dress the Population Elle Sheath Dress comes in a stunning lemon yellow that's equal parts bright and playful. Not feeling the yellow? It comes in plenty of other colors as well. Pair this wedding guest dress with classic metallic heels for a breezy daytime look.

Best Strapless Dress
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Best Strapless Dress

Superdown Ryleigh Strapless Maxi Dress ($88)

We could all use a little more color infused into our wardrobes for the spring and summer, and this Ryleigh Strapless Maxi Dress from Superdown doubles as one of the prettiest dresses for a wedding guest — especially as the Barbiecore trend continues its reign. The strapless style is also available to shop in a variety of colors. Pair it with gold jewelry like a statement necklace or droplet earrings.

Best Off-the-Shoulder Dress
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Best Off-the-Shoulder Dress

ASTR the Label Off the Shoulder A-Line Dress ($95)

We can't help but have major heart eyes for this off-the-shoulder dress. The black color is a fresh twist on the ever-versatile little black dress. And regardless of how many ceremonies you've RSVP'd to, rest assured this party dress will be a go-to you'll want to slip into all season long.

Best Pleated Maxi Dress
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Best Pleated Maxi Dress

Petal & Pup Achanti Print Pleated Maxi Dress ($109)

Maxi dresses are chameleons that can be dressed down for a beach wedding or up for a more formal dress code, depending on how you style them. This one features a sweetheart neckline, structured bodice, smocked back, and adjustable straps.

Best Balloon-Sleeved Dress
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Best Balloon-Sleeved Dress

Eloquii Satin Maxi Dress ($150)

If you're gearing up for a longer ceremony, you might want to opt for a comfortable wedding-guest dress that you can feel good wearing from your seat to the dance floor and beyond. This Eloquii Satin Maxi Dress feels so soft against the skin, and makes for the most perfect, formal summer dress for a day-to-night wedding.

Best Organza Minidress
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Best Organza Minidress

BHLDN Sophia High-Neck Bow-Tie Organza Minidress ($168)

The dramatic bow collar, sheer organza, and flouncy hemline give this dress a playfully ethereal vibe. Pair it with strappy, heeled sandals to cut the sweetness of the dress. You can choose between this blue color or a lovely mint.

Best One-Shoulder Dress
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Best One-Shoulder Dress

Elliatt Cassini Dress ($189)

Got a relaxed beach wedding to go to? This Elliatt Cassini Dress is so sleek and fun. The one-shoulder style will ensure you'll feel cool and comfortable at even the warmest summer ceremonies, and the high-slit design will make it easier to walk in the sand. Choose from eight different colors.

Best Ruched Dress
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Best Ruched Dress

Norma Kamali X Revolve Diana Gown ($215)

A one-shoulder silhouette keeps things interesting. This Norma Kamali X Revolve Diana Gown comes in a bunch of colors, but we love the pale blue. This body-hugging frock will be your new favorite wedding outfit thanks to its stretchy material and universally flattering design.

Best Fit and Flare Midi Dress
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Best Fit and Flare Midi Dress

Dress the Population Tahani Floral Embroidered Fit & Flare Midi Dress ($298)

This dress has a '60s cocktail vibe with its cinched waist and flared silhouette. The floral embroidered lace makes it particularly dazzling, so you can get away with minimal jewelry. It comes in five different colors.

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Kyley Warren is an award-winning writer, editor, and affiliate strategist with more than four years of experience in the publishing space. She currently works as an assistant editor on PS Shopping and is an expert on all things related to shopping and fashion. She previously worked with Entertainment Tonight as a style commerce writer, and her byline has appeared in publications globally.



Angela Elias is a contributing editor for PS Shopping. In her former roles at PS, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.



Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. She has tried and tested plenty of skin-care, makeup, hair-care, and countless other beauty products.



India Yaffe was an associate editor on the Shopping team at PS for five years. She focused on curating the best fitness, fashion, beauty, and home products on the market for the PS audience.