Wedding Guest Dresses That Come This Close to Outshining the Bride
Summertime is basically a breeding ground for wedding invitations and a graveyard for one-and-done dresses you've worn to each. While weddings are definitely about supporting the happy couple, wanting to look as amazing as possible is far from a crime. We support a glamorous dress moment, even if it does result in you getting maybe a little too much attention on someone else's special day. Sorry, we're not sorry.
Ahead, we've gathered a broad selection of summer wedding guest dresses for you to shine brightly in. Including frocks for every dress code, the picks ahead serve up every on-trend print, of-the-moment designer, and adornments that will start up a majority of your conversations for the evening.
Okay, maybe you will come that close to outshining the bride.Available in sizes 36 to 42.
Introducing your walking conversation starter.Available in sizes XS to L.
Shine bright like a diamond.Available in sizes UK 6 to UK 16.
When you don't want to completely outshine the bride yet still want to look b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l.Available in sizes 12 to 28.
Need a conservative yet chic option? This is it.Available in sizes IT36 to IT44.
When in doubt, wear polka dots.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Nothing like a simple yet figure-flattering piece.Available in sizes XS to L.
If the planets and moons on this dress don't convince you to purchase, we don't know what will.Available in sizes 0 to 10.
An investment-worthy purchase—we promise.Available in sizes 00 to 16.
A fun option that won't break the bank.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Slits allow for extra leg room so you can dance the night away.Available in sizes 6 to 12.
Floral details are a must for summertime weddings.Available in sizes UK6 to UK14.
Ballerina-inspired for sure.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Wear this to the wedding and then again on the weekend with sneakers.Available in sizes S to L.
Feel free to eat all three courses and everything from the dessert bar in this forgiving yet stunning dress.Available in sizes XS to XL.
An unexpected way to wear pink to a summertime wedding.Available in sizes 00 to 16.
Attending a European destination wedding? Buy this.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Want more? Shop the wedding guest dresses that will look good on everyone.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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