We know what you want: to be the most stunning guest at the Summer wedding, the girl who gets the most compliments on her dress (next to the bride, of course!). For that, you need a really great gown (or even a striking mini with ruffled shoulder details or whimsical embroidery). We've rounded up 27 of the latest and greatest — some of which are on sale and all of which will make your heart melt. We promise there are one or two designs here you won't be able to stop thinking about — until you buy them, of course. After you shop, check out our 16 picks under $100 if you're on a budget.
Create your own standout look when you throw Mango's Puffed Sleeves T-Shirt ($30) over the Cutout Back Jumpsuit ($80), and shed your layers if you get too warm.
For more casual weddings, why not add a leather belt around your gorgeous flowing Gilda Dress from Fame & Partners ($299)?
If you love feminine frills, try the H&M Lyocell-Blend Tiered Dress ($80).
Let the silky ruffles that flow down the Amur Lemon Dress ($698) do all the talking, plus the matching ribbon you tie around your neck.
Deep red isn't just reserved for the Winter. You'll come off as sultry and sophisticated in the Self-Portrait One-Shoulder Cutout Midi Dress ($544).
This Zara Asymmetric Length Dress ($80) comes with the brightest florals in the bunch.
If you're a classicist who prefers black for all seasons, the La Ligne Frange Dress ($495) will be the perfect fit.
Cool blue shades are accented with a sash on the Diane von Furstenberg Asymmetric Sleeve Scarf Dress ($468).
Wrap yourself in blue silk with slinky straps in the H&M Long Chiffon Dress ($70).
Never will you feast your eyes on a more gorgeous wedding guest dress than this one. The Carolina Herrera Mikado Multistripe Organza Tier Gown ($6,990) comes with rainbow tassels that shake as you dance.
The sunshine-yellow COS Sleevless Dress With Pleated Waist ($125) makes for a tricky illusion. Everyone will think it's a top and skirt, but it's one easy, effortless piece.
The green and blue tones of the J.Crew A-Line Dress With Tie ($110) meet in perfect harmony.
The cold shoulders on the Club Monaco Auditta Maxi Dress ($209, originally $298) make it that much more noticeable.
If you're big into sleeves, the Zimmermann Winsome Tie-Dye Silk-Georgette Ruffled Dress ($702, originally $1,299) will be romantic enough for you.
You can absolutely wear white to a wedding when the Tibi Orla Cold-Shoulder Printed Silk-Crepe Midi Dress — Ivory ($537, originally $895) is covered in bright red blossoms.
Don't underestimate a plunging neckline. You can pull it off perfectly when you play it up with the florals on the Fame & Partners Blossom Dress ($299).
The wrap effect of the Rebecca Taylor Sleeveless Moonlight Pop Dress ($495) feels perfectly easy.
Get a load of the gorgeous embroidery on the one-shoulder Amur Felicia Dress ($548).
For black tie ceremonies, you'll need to invest in something majestic like this Zac Posen Jacquard Gown ($2,097, originally 6,990).
If you're not into too much color, the midnight blue bodice on the RED Valentino Beach Pleated Midi Dress ($555, originally $1,850) will mute the splashy pattern on the skirt.
The Zimmermann Women's Winsome Tiered Gown ($979, originally $1,950) is black and white but not a touch boring.
You'll love the mod appeal of the J.Crew Pop-Stripe Dress ($80, originally $158). Add statement earrings and you're ready to go in a flash.
Nothing says casual Summer wedding like the stripes on the Fame & Partners Shiona Dress ($299).
Turn up the metallic shine in the textured M Missoni Geometric-Print Peplum Dress ($529, originally $813).
Go for electric kelly green in the Michael Kors Royal Fern-Print Faux Wrap Side-Slit Maxi Dress ($140).