Ah, the ever-perplexing question: what to wear to a wedding when you are a guest? We know, you don't wanna risk upstaging the bride, but you're still keen to look FAB. Understandable. Our tips are as follows: don't wear white (obvs), and don't leave it until the last minute – or you'll risk turning up in your dodgy old prom dress.
Throw today's smart/casual climate into the mix and things get even more confusing. Depending on when the event is, it could be an intimate guest list, or a serious 100-people-plus knees up. It's also worth thinking about longevity; you don't want a one-hit-wonder hanging in your wardrobe for the next decade. It's a waste of money, and not great for the environment either. So, go on, play it safe dress code-wise and be a sustainable sister by shopping for outfits you know you'll wear again (and again, and again...).
The good news is, fashion's current penchant for flowing midi dresses means you're bound to find a hero piece that will look just as good with strappy stilettos as it will with knee-high boots. Don't know where to begin? We're on-hand with 43 different wedding guest dresses that are both beautiful and oh-so-versatile.
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Best midi wedding guest dress
& Other Stories Tiered babydoll midi dress
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Best midi wedding guest dress
& Other Stories Tiered babydoll midi dress
Getting organised ahead of the summer wedding season? Check out Stories' killer floral midi. This baby doll style is so sweet with its flattering midi hemline, square neckline and tie-bow straps. We'll be wearing ours with a pair of Mary Janes.
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Best long sleeve wedding guest dress
Nobody's Child Lime green zendaya midi dress
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Best long sleeve wedding guest dress
Nobody's Child Lime green zendaya midi dress
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If you live by the mantra 'the bigger the better', you'll love the sleeves on this Nobody's Child midi dress. This gorge satin style turns to reveal an open back fastened with an oversized bow. Not feeling the green? It's also available in emerald, pink and floral print.
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Now 30% off in Warehouse's end of season sales, this versatile polka dot number will work as a wedding guest dress all year long. Simply switch up the accessories depending on the season: we're talking straw bags in summer and faux fur shawls in winter.
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Florals don't have to just be for summer nuptials. We think Mango's pleated satin dress will look just as good with a tailored wool coat and heeled boots now as it would with wedges in the warmer months.
More silky goodness coming atcha courtesy of Reformation. We're in love with the midnight blue hue and retro necktie on this slinky number.
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Needle & Thread Valentine ruffled recycled polyester maxi dress
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Needle & Thread Valentine ruffled recycled polyester maxi dress
If you haven't already started renting wedding guest dresses what are you playing at, gals? Seriously, this is THE way to save money when you have multiple big days a year. Top of our 'to rent' list is this Needle & Thread ruffled maxi – it retails at £450 but can be yours for four days for just £61. Genius.
This sequin embroidered maxi feels deliciously '90s thanks to the minimalist silhouette, spaghetti straps and square neckline. We love how this design makes the sheer dress trend wedding-appropriate with a mesh overlay and cute lilac slip.
Rixo is a go-to bridge brand for wedding guest dresses. Wear this scooped-neck number with strappy sandals for the big day and style it on weekends cowboys boots and oversized knits.
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Editor's Pick
Sister Jane Frida tulle ruffle midi dress
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Editor's Pick
Sister Jane Frida tulle ruffle midi dress
With its chilli-red tulle and tactile ruffles, this Sister Jane midi dress is giving us Molly Goddard vibes but at a fraction of the price. Keep accessories simple (think: gold hoops and matching red shoes) for a show-stopping wedding guest look.
Bring the drama to your next wedding guest lewk with Abercrombie's floral gown. We love how the ruffled tiers swish with your every move.
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Known for its mix n' match prints and celebrity fanbase, Rixo dresses are worth every penny in our opinion. This Melanie style features a flattering empire waistline and blouson sleeves. Style yours with mules to weddings and with knee-high boots post-nuptials.
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Ghost Fashion has been bossing wedding guest (and bridesmaid) dressing since the '90s. This poppy-print midi dress is crafted from a lightweight georgette, so it's breezy enough to wear at summer weddings, but the long sleeves make it ideal for spring nuptials, too.
Skin-tight silhouettes may seem like a bad idea for prospective wedding guests (you know there is a lot of sitting, standing around and dancing to be done at these events, ppl), but we promise Abercrombie's signature stretch-enhanced satin is a safe choice.