Ah, the ever-perplexing question: what to wear to a wedding when you are a guest? We know, it ain't easy refraining from upstaging the bride while still looking like absolute fire. 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 a 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.
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 47 different wedding guest dresses that are both beautiful and oh-so-versatile.
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Best spotted wedding guest dress
Tie shoulder belted pleat midi dress in mono spot print
Style Cheat asos.com
£62.00
You can never go wrong with polka dots at a wedding – that's just a fact. And we love the cute tie bows and subtle pleats on this ASOS number.
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Alexa Midi Dress
Nobody's Childnobodyschild.com
£39.00
From Fearne Cotton's new collab with Nobody's Child, this floral midi is a gorge modern update on the classic tea-dress. We love the pops of red and pink in the floral print but it also comes in SO many different colourways, including chic green and classic black.
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Best lace wedding guest dress
Embellished corded lace midi dress
SELF-PORTRAITnet-a-porter.com.uk
£380.00
This Self Portrait dress is a lil' work of art – we love how the brand reinvent the lace dress season after season. Check out the slim bodycon fit and empire-line bust on this number. Plus, those pretty diamante buttons are just TDF.
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Best blue wedding guest dress
Plus Size Cotton Gold Belted Midi Dress
Warehousewarehousefashion.com
£55.30
Bottega blue is going nowhere, ppl. This cotton-poplin dress, smartened up with a statement ring belt and that saturated hue, will work beyond the wedding with flats.
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best black wedding guest dress
Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
& Other Storiesstories.com.uk
£120.00
Want to wear black but still feel summer-wedding-appropriate? Check out this cotton dress from & Other Stories. We love its flattering wrap style and statement balloon sleeves. Pair this one with a serious red lip.
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Best cheap wedding guest dress
Square Neck Cami Midi Dress
Warehouse warehousefashion.com
£13.00
Valentino pink is the trend to know for summer 22. We like how Warehouse has really highlighted this intense fuchsia pink with the simple shift cut and modern square neckline on this dress. Also, guys, this beauty is literally £13 in the sale – it's a no brainer.
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best pleated wedding guest dress
Pleated chiffon dress
H&M has the most stunning dresses on its site atm. This pleated chiffon number has a delicate v-neckline and comes in this gorge dusty rose colour or a soft lemon shade.
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best black slip wedding guest dress
Cowl Neck Slip Maxi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitchabercrombie.com
£110.00
A&F just nailed '90s wedding guest dressing (a constant on our moodboard since, like, forever) with bias-cut details and a chic cowl neckline.
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Hang it up dress
Jovonna London, £80jovonnalondon.com
With its halterneck top, breezy A-line shape and deep side slits, Jovonna London's dress is ideal for destination weddings. The graphic panelling of coral, baby pink and lemon feels so fresh.
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Best plus size wedding guest dress
wrap front midi dress with flutter sleeves in red satin
Flounce London Plus asos.com
£60.00
This scarlet-red satin dress, complete with a flouncey wrap skirt and ruffled trims, is the IRL equivalent of the dancing lady emoji we all know and love: 💃 .
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H&M+ Flounce-trimmed dress
H&M's plus size offering of wedding guest dresses is 10/10. We love the oversized ruffles and cobalt blue colour on this empire-line midi.
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Dani open-back floral-print silk crepe de chine midi dress
Rixonet-a-porter.com.uk
£345.00
Rixo is a go-to bridge brand for wedding guest dresses. We like the high neck and the gorge open-back on this long sleeved silk number.
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Wells striped cotton-poplin midi dress
Staudnet-a-porter.com.uk
£290.00
Staud's dress is made from cotton-poplin to add structure to its corseted bodice and full, pleated skirt. The fun summery stripes are sure to turn heads at your next wedding.
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Best floral curve wedding guest dress
Luna Midi Dress
Nobody's Childsimplybe.co.uk
£49.00
Nobody's Child has a great plus-size offering. This floral-print dress is low-key cool (vintage-inspired florals are always a winner), so you can wear it long after the wedding.
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Best Reiss wedding guest dress
Romantic Cami Midi Dress
Lace and chiffon are pretty standard wedding guest fabrics, but Reiss has freshened them up here with a drawstring drop waist and cool two-tone detailing.
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Carrie Broderie midi dress
Whistles whistles.com
£149.00
Broderie anglaise can look totally wedding guest-appropriate when it's not white – and we particularly love the powdery blue hue on Whistles' midi dress.
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Best polka dot wedding guest dress
Spot Print Strappy Wrap Maxi Dress
Warehousewarehousefashion.com
£79.20
Polka-dot chiffon, ruffles and asymmetric hemlines are a real '90s wedding vibe.
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Best slip guest wedding dress
Tasman silk-satin midi dress
LouLou Studionet-a-porter.com.uk
£285.00
Lou Lou Studio's satin slip dress has a chic square neckline, delicate spaghetti straps and is cut to create a more relaxed fit – perfect if you love the slip trend, but not clingy styles.
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Best sleeveless wedding guest dress
Satin Floral Tie Waist Midaxi Tea Dress
M&S Collectionmarksandspencer.com
£36.00
The simple shape of this floral maxi means you can wear it with either trainers or heeled sandals depending on the occasion.
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Best high-neck wedding guest dress
Voletta Short Sleeve High Frill Neck Maxi Dress with Ruched Shoulder - Red Moire Print
Cefinncefinn.com
£390.00
Cefinn is a fashion ed's best-kept secret. This brand makes TDF dresses in super chic cuts – check out the Victoriana style high-neck and pretty frills on this red midi.
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Puff sleeve mini dress with bow in heart print
Sister Jane Plusasos.com
£95.00
Yes, you can wear a mini as a wedding guest – just balance the hemline with big sleeves!
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Best Ted Baker wedding guest dress
Tulipi Panelled Midi Tea Dress
Ted Bakertedbaker.com
£112.00
You can always rely on Ted Baker for great wedding guest looks. We're obsessed with the deep-v back and draped sleeves on this pink linen-look midi. Wear yours with your hair in a sleek bun and let the dress do all the talking.
Another Rixo one, just because the brand is sooo good at wedding guest dresses and we couldn't resist the gorgeous tiers and frills on this baby.
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Best mini wedding guest dress
Curve bow back mini dress in emerald green
Forever Newasos.com
£95.00
We are obsessed with the bow-adorned backless detailing on this mini.
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Printed Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress
Nobody's Childmarksandspencer.com
£45.00
Nobody's Child is a must-see for sustainable wedding guest dresses. How beautiful are the florals on this midi?
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Gathered checked cotton-blend seersucker dress
GANNItheoutnet.com
£114.00
Scandi brand Ganni is a firm fave of the fashion set, and for good reason. Just look at the beaut multicoloured checks and balloon sleeves on this seersucker dress. Wear yours with a statement clutch bag and strappy stilettos for the big day and take it beyond the wedding with white trainers.
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Purple satin backless slip maxi dress
River Islandriverisland.com
£36.00
River Island's slip dress would totally work for bridesmaid looks, too. Made from rich purple crepe de chine, it's cut into a backless halterneck shape and falls to a maxi hemline.
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Halterneck dress
Halterneck dresses are everywhere this summer and H&M's take on the trend feels super wedding guest appropriate. Clock the gently flared skirt, adjustable tie-waist and gorg blue/grey speckled print. Simply style yours with a denim jacket for a casual look post-nuptials.
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best boho wedding guest dress
Nevaeh Pink Floral Slip Dress
UOurbanoutfitters.com
£56.00
If you don't do pastels or 'girlish' wedding guest dressing. Urban Outfitters grungy/boho take on florals should do it for ya.
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Curve trapeze maxi slip dress in large floral print
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