My Friends Always Ask Me What to Wear to Weddings—I Tell Them This

To some of you, my big piece of advice might seem obvious, and to others, it may be groundbreaking. From my point of view, I am just speaking the wise words that are hidden in plain sight. Too many times at formal events, people are taken a little bit too far out of their comfort zone, whether it’s because of a skirt hem that’s so heavily beaded it’s difficult to walk in or a bust that is squeezing them in too tightly. There’s a time and a place to make a true fashion statement, but a wedding just isn’t it. In most cases, you will be wearing your dress all day and night, transitioning from the ceremony venue to the reception. For this reason, I tell all of my friends to prioritize wearing something that makes them feel comfortable and confident. After all, the spotlight should really be on the couple.

If you have a lot of weddings on your calendar in the upcoming years, don’t be afraid of the toxic term “outfit repeater.” When you find something that really suits you, it deserves to make several appearances. Shopping for dresses you can wear again with different accessories will truly guarantee you’ll find comfort in whatever you choose to wear for the special day. Below, I found 30 dresses that you can depend on to carry you through the rest of the wedding boom with effortless style.

My dream wedding guest dress.

Fit for a princess.

I’m obsessed with this bold orange.

Save this for a more risqué wedding due to the cutouts, but isn’t it divine? 

You can never go wrong with a wrap dress.

Match the Aperol spritz you’ll be dancing with all night.

You’ll be able to wear a dress like this to many special events to come.

This shade of blue will be big this wedding season.

Every little detail on this dress has won me over.

A nice spin on the traditional shift-dress formula.

I hear halter-neck dresses are trending.

I’m all about the ruffles up top.

The perfect dress for a barn wedding.

You can wear this dress to a formal affair or simply Sunday brunch.

I’d pick this for the mother of the bride.

Everything about this dress is just so beautiful.

I’m in love.

Pleats, please.

This shade of orange is a winner.

I’m loving the sleeve action.

I’ve had my eyes on this dress since it came out.

Make a statment.

All about the asymmetrical slit on this one.

This dress looks like a watercolor painting.

This dress has been cemented as an It-girl staple.

The most formal wedding on your calendar requires this dress.

Another versatile winner.

A stunning ensemble.

Let her have her moment.

Wearing something sheer is such a 2022 move.

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