Recently, I’ve had a bunch of friends texting me to find out outfit ideas for weddings on their calendars. With a mix of budgets, dress codes, and destinations, I went on a deep dive through my favorite brands and retailers to share my ideas with them. If you are similarly thinking about what to wear at a wedding reception, I’ve pooled my recs here to make your shopping easy.
I think a great wedding guest dress can range from a simple staple to a trend-forward piece that still feels wedding-appropriate, so I’ve included picks that fall into each of those categories. From classic tube dresses and pretty lace-trimmed satin slips to trendy colors like buttercream yellow and pieces with major cutouts, you’ll find plenty of options here. The one thing they all have in common? A fashion editor’s stamp of approval. Here, shop the wedding guest dresses on my radar.
I love the lace details on this slip.
If you want a pop of color, this is the way to go.
Such a cool take on cutouts.
Peak pretty.
I can’t get over this pretty shade from Matteau.
The dress our editors can’t stop talking about.
Dream dress.
The Skims dress that keeps selling out.
What a beauty.
Cult Gaia does it again.
Now, this is how to do sequins.
I personally own this and it works for so many occasions.
A showstopper.
I want all things Nensi Dojaka in my closet.
It doesn’t get easier than a great slip dress.
I’m imagining this in a tropical location.
To wear with strappy heels.
This back detail, though.
Clearly, I’m into cutouts right now.
Can you tell yellow is my favorite color at the moment?
