We all know white is a no-no when it comes to wedding guest attire [1] (unless there's a specific theme, of course), but bright and zesty colors are an exceedingly fun choice if you're planning to wear a dress or jumpsuit to the next wedding on your calendar. While neutral shades like black, navy, tan, and gray are versatile, they can feel a bit humdrum for a celebratory event — also, depending who you're talking to, black can actually be seen as a faux pas unless it's a black-tie wedding.
Bouncy shades like lemony yellow, bubblegum pink, cerulean blue, and lime green were splashed across the Spring/Summer 2019 runways from Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Escada, Brandon Maxwell, Prabal Gurung, Valentino, and so many more. Whether you find yourself drawn to an electric shade or powdery hue, these vivid colors feel decidedly fresh for wedding season, from flowing midi dresses to tiered maxis, micro minidresses [2], and playful jumpsuits [3].
Whether you're searching for a look that's right for a casual wedding, formal affair, rustic reception, or all three, ahead, we're spotlighting six superpretty colors to wear as a wedding guest this Summer in ultrabright to toned-down shades, including a couple of new-in pieces from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's [4].
Blue
From bright azure to cornflower, zippier shades of blue feel fresh for a Summer occasion in place of classic navy. For an ultraromantic spin, choose a silhouette with details like a frilled hem, puffed sleeves [5], a lace inset, a bustier neckline, or a feminine floral print.
POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress [6] ($48, originally $64)
Amur Viola Floral Print Dress
Amur Viola Floral Print Dress [7] ($698)
Mr. Larkin Penny Dress
Mr. Larkin Penny Dress [8] ($492)
Parker Plus Size Lorelei Dress
Parker Plus Size Lorelei Dress [9] ($251, originally $358 )
Self-Portrait Floral Pleated Tiered Chiffon Midi Dress
Self-Portrait Floral Pleated Tiered Chiffon Midi Dress [10] ($495)
Beaufille Delaunay Dress
Beaufille Delaunay Dress [11] ($820)
Doen Nima Dress
Doen Nima Dress [12] ($298)
Emilia Wickstead Anderson Draped Crinkled Crepe de Chine Midi Dress
Emilia Wickstead Anderson Draped Crinkled Crepe de Chine Midi Dress [13] ($800)
Red
Red is another controversial color for weddings, but shades with orange undertones are suitable for a Summer wedding, whether you're for a printed jumpsuit, a ruffled silhouette in linen, or voluminous puffy sleeves [14].
POPSUGAR Wrap Jumpsuit [15] ($68)
Wilfred Anabelle Linen Midi Dress
Wilfred Anabelle Linen Midi Dress [16] ($168)
Rixo Evie Ruffled Floral-Print Silk Crepe de Chine Dress
Rixo Evie Ruffled Floral-Print Silk Crepe de Chine Dress [17] ($415)
Fame and Partners The Vincente Dress
Fame and Partners The Vincente Dress [18] ($399)
Sézane Giovana Dress
Sézane Giovana Dress [19] ($225)
Rhode Harper Smocked Printed Cotton Dress
Rhode Harper Smocked Printed Cotton Dress [20] ($425)
Loft Plus Floral Wrap Dress
Loft Plus Floral Wrap Dress [21] ($80, originally $90)
Rebecca Taylor Malia Floral Bow Smocked Jumpsuit
Rebecca Taylor Malia Floral Bow Smocked Jumpsuit [22] ($495)
Yellow
Yellow is one of those colors that seems intimidating, but once you've got it on, you realize how revitalizing it can feel. From lemon to daffodil, you'll feel bold and bright in one of these perfect-for-Summer shades.
Wayf Chelsea Tiered Ruffle Maxi Dress (Regular & Plus) [23] ($99)
Eloquii One Shoulder Jumpsuit
Eloquii One Shoulder Jumpsuit [24] ($80)
Need Cass Drop Shoulder Dress
Need Cass Drop Shoulder Dress [25] ($207, originally $295 )
Kate Spade New York Tiered Poplin Dress
Kate Spade New York Tiered Poplin Dress [26] ($498)
OPT Vimmy Dress
OPT Vimmy Dress [27] ($169)
Zara Dress With Ruching
Zara Dress With Ruching [28] ($50)
Chelsea28 Plus Size Floral Off the Shoulder Tiered Dress
Chelsea28 Plus Size Floral Off the Shoulder Tiered Dress [29] ($149)
Mara Hoffman Diana Dress
Mara Hoffman Diana Dress [30] ($595)
Pink
As our one of our favorite color-fanatic fashion girls Elle Woods famously stated, "Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed." Go bold in saturated shades like fuchsia and bubblegum, or go the tempered route in blush or pink lemonade.
Afrm Hazel Print Smocked Crepe Dress [31] ($79)
Reformation Cabernet Dress
Reformation Cabernet Dress [32] ($278)
See by Chloé Cut-Out Dress
See by Chloé Cut-Out Dress [33] ($415)
ASOS Design Petite Broderie Maxi Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Puff Sleeves
ASOS Design Petite Broderie Maxi Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Puff Sleeves [34] ($72)
Zimmermann Honour Strapless Floral-Print Linen Jumpsuit
Zimmermann Honour Strapless Floral-Print Linen Jumpsuit [35] ($530)
Topshop Pink Built Up Slip Dress
Topshop Pink Built Up Slip Dress [36] ($68)
Cinq a Sept Jessica Dress
Cinq a Sept Jessica Dress [37] ($425)
Jonathan Simkhai Mixed Knit Lace Off the Shoulder Midi Dress
Jonathan Simkhai Mixed Knit Lace Off the Shoulder Midi Dress [38] ($1,295)
Green
We have '90s and early 2000s nostalgia to thank for the influx of green this season, but before you categorize this color family as too slimy, shades like fern, emerald, and lime are exceptionally gorgeous, from solids to a mix of playful prints.
Perseverance London Ottoman Puff Sleeve Mini Dress [39] ($305)
& Other Stories Ruffled Floral Maxi Dress
& Other Stories Ruffled Floral Maxi Dress [40] ($139)
Tanya Taylor Angie Abstract Print Pleated Midi Dress
Tanya Taylor Angie Abstract Print Pleated Midi Dress [41] ($625)
Kitri Minka Lime Tea Dress
Kitri Minka Lime Tea Dress [42] ($185)
Eliza J Floral Print Surplice V-Neck Midi Length Wrap Dress
Eliza J Floral Print Surplice V-Neck Midi Length Wrap Dress [43] ($168)
Staud Ivy Dress
Staud Ivy Dress [44] ($375)
Cynthia Rowley Freida Puff Sleeve Dress
Cynthia Rowley Freida Puff Sleeve Dress [45] ($445)
Whistles Omana Silk Blossom Dress
Whistles Omana Silk Blossom Dress [46] ($549)
Purple
Purple is a color that frequently gets left behind red, blue, and pink, but this season's shades of iris, magenta, amethyst, and lilac are far too lovely to pass up.
Keepsake Secure Dress [47] ($195)
Alice McCall Send Me a Postcard Floral-Print Cotton and Silk-Blend Midi Dress
Alice McCall Send Me a Postcard Floral-Print Cotton and Silk-Blend Midi Dress [48] ($550)
Stelen Della Slip Dress
Stelen Della Slip Dress [49] ($88)
Ulla Johnson Belline Dress
Ulla Johnson Belline Dress [50] ($745)
LoveShackFancy Tamara Dress
LoveShackFancy Tamara Dress [51] ($395)
All in Favor Brittany Wrap Minidress
All in Favor Brittany Wrap Minidress [52] ($50)
Borgo de Nor Ophelia Maxi Dress
Borgo de Nor Ophelia Maxi Dress [53] ($1,230)
Bernadette Sarah Floral-Print Stretch-Silk Satin Dress
Bernadette Sarah Floral-Print Stretch-Silk Satin Dress [54] ($985)
