These Summer Wedding Guest Dresses Are So Pretty They'll Make Your Heart Melt
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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.
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Mango Jumpsuit and Puffed Sleeves T-Shirt
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.
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Fame & Partners The Gilda Dress
For more casual weddings, why not add a leather belt around your gorgeous flowing Gilda Dress from Fame & Partners ($299)?
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H&M Lyocell-Blend Tiered Dress
If you love feminine frills, try the H&M Lyocell-Blend Tiered Dress ($80).
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Amur Lemon Dress
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.
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Self-Portrait One-Shoulder Dress
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).
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Zara Asymmetric Length Dress
This Zara Asymmetric Length Dress ($80) comes with the brightest florals in the bunch.
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La Ligne Frange Dress
If you're a classicist who prefers black for all seasons, the La Ligne Frange Dress ($495) will be the perfect fit.
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Diane von Furstenberg Asymmetric Dress
Cool blue shades are accented with a sash on the Diane von Furstenberg Asymmetric Sleeve Scarf Dress ($468).
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H&M Long Chiffon Dress
Wrap yourself in blue silk with slinky straps in the H&M Long Chiffon Dress ($70).
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Carolina Herrera Mikado Gown
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.
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COS Sleevless Dress With Pleated Waist
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.
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J.Crew A-Line Dress
The green and blue tones of the J.Crew A-Line Dress With Tie ($110) meet in perfect harmony.
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Club Monaco Auditta Dress
The cold shoulders on the Club Monaco Auditta Maxi Dress ($209, originally $298) make it that much more noticeable.
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Zimmermann Winsome Dress
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.
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Tibi Orla Dress
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.
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Fame & Partners Blossom Dress
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).
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Rebecca Taylor Sleeveless Moonlight Dress
The wrap effect of the Rebecca Taylor Sleeveless Moonlight Pop Dress ($495) feels perfectly easy.
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Amur Felicia Dress
Get a load of the gorgeous embroidery on the one-shoulder Amur Felicia Dress ($548).
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Zac Posen Jacquard Gown
For black tie ceremonies, you'll need to invest in something majestic like this Zac Posen Jacquard Gown ($2,097, originally 6,990).
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RED Valentino Beach Pleated Midi Dress
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.
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Zimmermann Winsome Tiered Gown
The Zimmermann Women's Winsome Tiered Gown ($979, originally $1,950) is black and white but not a touch boring.
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J.Crew Pop-Stripe Dress
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.
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Fame & Partners The Shiona Dress
Nothing says casual Summer wedding like the stripes on the Fame & Partners Shiona Dress ($299).
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M Missoni Geometric-Print Dress
Turn up the metallic shine in the textured M Missoni Geometric-Print Peplum Dress ($529, originally $813).
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Michael Michael Kors Fern-Print Dress
Go for electric kelly green in the Michael Kors Royal Fern-Print Faux Wrap Side-Slit Maxi Dress ($140).