9 perfect wedding guest outfits for over 50s (2024)

At this point in your life, you have determined your fashion sense and you know what suits your frame. So you’ll want something that showcases your confidence and elegance without appearing frumpy. We've scoured the internet for and picked out some options we'll know you’ll love to wear for a wedding, whether your style is fashion-forward, trendy or classic.

The best wedding guest outfits for over 50s at a glance:

• Best wedding guest outfit for over 50s: Phase Eight Juliette Floral Wrap Dress - view at John Lewis
• Our favourite wedding guest outfits for over 50s: Isadora Pleated Dress - view at Phase Eight
• Best affordable wedding guest outfits for over 50s: Yumi Frill Wrap Jumpsuit - view at John Lewis

Whether you're in need of a mother-of-the-bride outfit, or you're a friend or family member of the happy couple looking for the perfect special occasion dress. We all want a wedding outfit that's going to make us look good so we can treasure the photos as well as feel confident on the big day. When selecting your wedding guest attire, it’s worth considering the dress code, time of year, and location (also, remember to steer clear of wearing white!).

So, watch your loved ones say ‘I do’ in style with our roundup of elegant florals, chic jumpsuits and stylish gowns. Just add a wedding guest fascinator and you're good to go! Here are our favourite wedding guest outfits, with some stylish options that are flattering for any mature woman. You may even want to save these for another special occasion.

The best wedding guest outfits for over 50s

Top five tips on how to find the best wedding guest outfit:

Do not wear white - white is usually reserved for the bride unless specifically told otherwise.

Buy an outfit that you feel great in - confidence is key.

Make sure your outfit fits the body you have and not the one you want to have in the future.

Wear something comfortable, but not casual - weddings are formal events and the dress code is usually smart.

Similarly to wearing white, do not wear black - black is seen as a colour of mourning.

Where to buy the best wedding guest outfits for over 50s:

Want to look for your wedding guest or Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit? We've listed a few of our favourite places to shop when it comes to finding the perfect outfit for such a special occasion.

Wallis

Marks and Spencer

Hobbs

Coast

Monsoon

Phase Eight

John Lewis

Debenhams

Stephanie Anthony is the Deputy Digital Editor at Yours. Having worked across a variety of topics, from travel and food to pharmaceuticals, she also has a particular interest in mental health and wellness having studied biosciences at University.