26 Summer Wedding Guest Dresses to Ensure You’re the Chicest Attendee

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Once you’ve received the invitation and RSVP’ed yes to that romantic beachside ceremony or backyard nuptials, it’s time to find the perfect outfit. The best summer wedding guest dresses ensure that you’ll make a subtle statement that won’t upstage the bride while also guaranteeing you’ll receive several compliments. How does one accomplish such a worthy feat? It’s all in the details.

Vogue’s Summer Wedding Guest Dress List

• The Strapless Number: Pixie Market Paprika dress, $95
• The Sumptuous Silk: & Other Stories slim satin midi dress, $139
• The Versatile Winner: J.Crew flared midi dress, $268
• The Forever Floral: Reformation Frankie floral dress, $298
• The Pretty Pastel: Banana Republic Serena maxi dress, $300
• The Prairie Dress: Dôen Florencia dress, $398
• The Abstract Print: Sir Sorrento maxi dress, $520
• The Lovely Lace: Self-Portrait floral lace midi dress, $585
• The Fringe Frill: Another Tomorrow maxi dress, $1,290

Something as simple as choosing a rich, vibrant color could do the trick—like a shimmering pink and red gown by Erdem or a pale pale blue by Self-Portrait. Since the occasion is a celebration of love, this is the perfect time to lean into romantic elements as well, from layers of ruffles—as demonstrated in Victoria Beckham’s spring 2024 collection—to the elegant florals in Zimmermann’s signature frocks.

You can easily find all of those styles, plus a few more of our favorite summer wedding guest dresses ahead.