You'll be the best dressed wedding guest
Shopping for a wedding guest dress? I've got you covered. Peak wedding season is fast approaching and there are so many stunning options right now on the high street.
It's always one of the most fun outfits to plan, as besides wearing white, or of course outshining the bride, the fashion world really is your oyster.
Whether you want to go with a classic floral dress or try an alternative wedding guest outfit like a jumpsuit or trouser suit, I've found all of the best options ready to shop for the 2024 season.
The best wedding guest outfits at a glance
- The best floral dress: Rixo Linnett Ruffled Silk Gown, £575 / $780
- The best satin dress: & Other Stories Slim Satin Midi Dress, £97 / $139
- The best jumpsuit: Mango Flower Maxi Jumpsuit, £139.99 / $229.99
- The best oversized suit: Whistles Rita Trouser Suit, from £159 / from $365
- The best slim-fit suit: Reiss Millie Trouser Suit, from £268 / from $475
When it comes to wedding guest dressing, floral prints, vibrant block colours and romantic ruffles are always popular choices. If you're feeling overwhelmed with options, I spoke to style expert and bride-to-be Olivia Miller (@oliviamiller) (whose amazing outfits I always want to emulate) to help you choose what to shop this summer.
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- First things first, consider the dress code. Is it black tie, formal or casual? Don’t forget to dress for the elements. For spring time, think floaty dresses and florals. If it’s summer, think lightweight fabrics, especially for destination weddings and warmer climates!
- Reach for classic silhouettes to make a statement and look effortlessly chic, then go bold with the accessories - like gold chunky earrings and a fun embellished clutch bag.
- You can’t go wrong with feminine floral and romantic ruffles, perfect for spring and summer weddings.
- If you’re not a dress person, opt for a sophisticated blazer and trousers combination. Pair with statement accessories and jewellery to jazz up the outfit. Plus the suit can then be worn together or as separates for future occasions adding to the versatility of the purchase.
- Another alternative to a dress - a jumpsuit. Whether it’s a more tailored and structured design or a flared trouser, jumpsuits can give the illusion of wearing a dress with added coverage.
- For an evening wedding event - metallics, navy blue, emerald green or a hint of sparkle work well for a luxe look.
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How I chose the best wedding guest outfits
- Brands: I've only included labels loved and trusted by the HELLO! Shopping Team. These are the brands I look to when shopping for occasionwear.
- Style: From cascading ruffles to playful cut-outs, asymmetric hems made for easy movement and statement exaggerated sleeves, I've chosen a huge variety of cuts so there is something for everyone.
- Budget: Equally, everyone has a different budget, so while everything is under £500, some prices are as low as £40, while more premium pieces hit the £400 mark.
Wedding guest dresses
Reformation Frankie Silk Dress
Reformation Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-16
Colours available: Tea Garden, Porcelain
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free over £100
Returns: £6 within 30 days
Made from 100% silk, Reformation's tactile Frankie dress is a stunning option this summer. The romantic floral print dress features delicate straps with a stylish square neckline and back slit.
£298 at Reformation
$298 at Reformation US
& Other Stories Slim Satin Midi Dress
& Other Stories Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: EUR 32-44
Colours available: Rose, Mole, Black, Navy
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £80
Returns: Free within 30 days
I'm obsessed with this sleek midi dress by & Other Stories, and it's one of those pieces you'll wear many times after the wedding. The satin number is sleeveless with a slim fit and features a concealed zip.
£97 at & Other Stories
$139 at & Other Stories US
Rixo Linnett Ruffled Silk Gown
Rixo Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 8-16
Colours available: Waterblossom Ivory, Shell Magenta, Miami Floral Emerald
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 14 days
From Rixo's new and limited edition Gold collection comes this beautiful printed midi dress. Made from lightweight silk crepe de chine, it features tumbling ruffles, a slit skirt and an adjustable waist tie. It's available in three different hand-painted florals.
£575 at Rixo
$780 at Rixo US
Phase Eight Tillie Dress
Phase Eight Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-26, Petite, Regular, Children's
Colours available: Antique Rose
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
Adorned with all-over florals, Phase Eight's Tillie dress is feminine and fun. Falling to a midi length, it has a high neckline and sleeveless design that's so easy to style with neutral accessories and delicate jewellery. It even comes in children's sizes so you can match with your mini me.
£149 at Phase Eight
$270 at Phase Eight US
Nobody's Child Blue Watercolour Floral Zora Midi Dress
Nobody's Child Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Blue Floral, Red, Green, Black
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £100
Returns: Free within 30 days
If you're looking for a more modest style, Nobody's Child's Zora dress is a beautiful option. Made from a linen blend, the midi dress features a round neckline, voluminous long sleeves and a swishy skirt. It also has a square back that’s designed to sit just above your bra line.
£130 at Nobody's Child
$222 at Nobody's Child US
Karen Millen Tailored Drape Detail Maxi Dress
Karen Millen Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-16
Colours available: Pink, White
Shipping: £4.99 Standard Delivery or free with Karen Millen Premier
Returns: £2 within 28 days or free with Karen Millen Premier
Karen Millen's elegant one-shoulder cape dress has a dramatic ruffle, as well as a gathered fabric that creates a flattering draped effect, and a side slit for a sultry finish.
£207.20 (save 20%) at Karen Millen
$356.80 (save 20%) at Karen Millen US
Mango Asymmetrical Pleated Dress
Mango Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-16
Colours available: Green, Red
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 30 days
Mango's one-shoulder dress comes in a classic evasé silhouette with pleated detail and falls to a maxi length. The beautiful emerald hue would pair perfect perfectly with metallic heels and accessories.
£109.99 at Mango
$179.99 at Mango
Club L London Kate Maxi Dress
Club L London Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 4-16
Colours available: Blue, Green, Red, Black
Shipping: £2.99 for Standard Delivery
Returns: £2.99 within 14 days
For a sleeker style, Club L London has an impressive, are they're so affordable. The Kate maxi dress is made from a premium double-lined jersey fabric and has a cool square neckline and plunge back.
£45 at Club L London
$70 at Club L London US
Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Pleated Cutout Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: XXS-XXL
Colours available: Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, Red, floral
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 60 days
Available in an array of bright colours and prints, Abercrombie's popular Giselle dress features stunning pleating and playful cut-out detail. I love the yellow hue paired with gold jewellery.
£115 at Abercrombie
$119 at Abercrombie US
Aspiga Annie Maxi Dress
Aspiga Wedding Guest Dress
Aspiga's luxe Annie dress is made from a mid-weight viscose satin that drapes beautifully. Adorned with a stunning floral print, it has flattering blouson sleeves, a full skirt with a tiered hem and an optional self-tie belt.
£290 at Aspiga
$410 at Aspiga US
Pretty Lavish Ashton Dress
Pretty Lavish Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-16
Colours available: Coral, Rose, Green, Red
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £80
Returns: Free within 30 days
Cut-out styles are still trending this spring/summer and the popular Ashton dress by Pretty Lavish has just dropped in this gorgeous coral colourway. The layered maxi is made from a lightweight chiffon fabric. Fully-lined and designed to conceal a bra, it's practical as well as pretty.
£92 at Pretty Lavish
$157 at Pretty Lavish US
Never Fully Dressed Metallic Midaxi Dress
ASOS Wedding Guest Dress
Sizes available: UK 6-16 & 18-22
Colours available: Rainbow Print
Shipping: Free Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
If you're looking for something fun, Never Fully Dressed's midi features colourful rainbow semi circles with metallic gold flecks that shimmer in the sunlight. The fabric is cut from a silky and lightweight viscose, and it's also available in plus sizes.
£99 at ASOS
Wedding guest jumpsuits
Mango Flower Maxi Jumpsuit
Mango Wedding Guest Jumpsuit
Sizes available: XS-L
Colours available: Orange
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 30 days
I love the statement appliqué flower on this Mango jumpsuit. Cut from a flowing fabric in a look-at-me orange hue, it features removable straps so you can wear it two ways. I'd style it with a clutch and platform heels.
£139.99 at Mango
$229.99 at Mango US
Diane Von Furstenberg Marilou Flared Jumpsuit
Diane Von Furstenberg Wedding Guest Jumpsuit
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Navy Blue
Shipping: £5.95 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 14 days
This midnight blue Diane Von Furstenberg jumpsuit has been cut from stretch jersey fabric and is so comfortable you'll want to wear it on repeat. It features a v-neck, dropped shoulders, pleated detail and a detachable tie-fastening belt to cinch your waist.
£425 at Harvey Nichols
$489.69 at Harvey Nichols US
Reiss Tania Jumpsuit
Reiss Wedding Guest Jumpsuit
Sizes available: UK 4-14
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £5.95 Next Day Delivery
Returns: £1.95 within 28 days
The statement flared sleeves and subtle cut-outs on this jumpsuit by Royal-favourite Reiss make it a real head turner. It features a wide-leg silhouette and pairs perfectly with gold jewellery.
£328 at Reiss
$540 at Reiss US
Phase Eight Julissa Jumpsuit
Phase Eight Wedding Guest Jumpsuit
Sizes available: UK 6-20, Petite & Regular
Colours available: Green
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
This emerald green maxi jumpsuit from Phase Eight has a flattering wrap bodice with tie detail, short bell sleeves and falls to a cool wide-leg silhouette. I love it styled with metallic accessories.
£111.20 (save 20%) at Phase Eight
$250 at Phase Eight US
Wedding guest trouser suits
Whistles Rita Trouser Suit
Whistles Wedding Guest Trouser Suit
Sizes available: UK 4-20
Colours available: Sage Green
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free on orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
Whistles' chic and modern sage green suit is ideal for a summer wedding. The blazer has a classic, slightly oversized cut, while the trousers feature a comfy elasticated waistband, and there's a matching waistcoat available too. Style it with platforms or fancy flats.
Blazer, £159 at Whistles
Trousers, £119 at Whistles
Waistcoat, £109 at Whistles
Reiss Millie Trouser Suit
Reiss Wedding Guest Trouser Suit
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Pink, White
Shipping: £5.95 Next Day Delivery
Returns: £1.95 within 28 days
With its dusty rose hue and slim-fit, flared silhouette, I'm obsessed with this suit from Reiss. It's fully lined with a tailored cut, and matching shorts are available too.
Blazer, £268 at Reiss
Trousers, £168 at Reiss
Zara Trouser Suit
Zara Wedding Guest Trouser Suit
Sizes available: XS-XL
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: £1.95 within 30 days
You'll be wearing this amazing Zara suit long after the nuptials. The relaxed fit blazer perfectly contrasts the tailored cropped trousers. I love it styled with slicked back hair and pointed toe heels.
Blazer, £69.99 at Zara
Trousers, £45.99 at Zara
Nadine Merabi Portia Trouser Suit
Nadine Merabi Wedding Guest Trouser Suit
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Floral print
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £350
Returns: Within 14 days
Rose print is both timeless and trending, and this stunning Nadine Merabi suit is ideal if you want a different way to wear florals. It features a structured, sculpting single-breasted blazer, tailored flared trousers and matching bralet, all made from the brand's exclusive watercolour floral printed crepe fabric.
Blazer, £275 at Nadine Merabi
Trousers, £195 at Nadine Merabi
Bra top, £120 at Nadine Merabi
Hobbs Felicity Trouser Suit
Hobbs Wedding Guest Trouser Suit
Sizes available: UK 6-20
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
If hot pink is what you're looking for, head to Hobbs. The wide-leg trouser suit even has matching shoes available. Wear it with a floral blouse for true summer wedding style.
Blazer, £189 at Hobbs
Trousers, £110 at Hobbs
French Connection Harrie Suit
French Connection Wedding Guest Trouser Suit
Sizes available: UK 6-18
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £75
Returns: Free within 28 days
The cornflower blue hue of this three piece suit from French Connection would look amazing with silver accessories. It has a sophisticated sleek tailored fit, with smart notched lapels and a single button fastening on the blazer, and straight-leg trousers.
Blazer, £95 at French Connection
Trousers, £69 at French Connection
Meet the expert
Olivia is a London based influencer and content creator. She shares outfit inspiration for every occasion, plus tips on how to maximise your wardrobe with her engaged following of over 500k followers, through Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. A fan of classic styling, great tailoring and statement accessories, she makes simple looks feel more interesting and elevated.
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