The Best Wedding Guest Dresses

A floral-print dress is a pretty choice for a spring or summer wedding, perfectly complementing country house, marquee, or beach settings. When selecting a patterned dress, consider styles that will work beyond the wedding season for maximum cost per wear.

Choose a flattering style like this dreamy tea dress, to tap into the season’s whimsical mood, and add a pair of sleek sandals to ground the look. (Wedges, block heels and flatforms work well for lawn receptions). A wedding can be a magical occasion, but is often an all-day affair, so make sure your dress can go the distance by having an oversized blazer or cardigan to hand.

If your invite is for the evening do only and not the official ceremony, the dress code could go either way, so check with the host to see if they’ll be expecting you to rock up in black tie or smart casual before committing to your outfit. A failsafe midi dress is comfy and flattering and can easily be dressed up or down. Whether you choose a formal dress, a wrap dress or a shirt dress, a midi will easily earn its keep in your post-party wardrobe.

This sleek, black one-shouldered dress ticks all the boxes: the asymmetrical neckline elevates the simple design above the everyday, while the flattering midi length makes it comfortable to wear with or without tights.

Stand out from the crowd in a minimalist slip dress that nods to the sleek sophistication of the Nineties. Ideal for petite women who feel overwhelmed in voluminous dresses, slip dresses look lovely when teamed with kitten heels.

This zesty pink textured design is ideal for beating any residual winter blues: the high neckline, spaghetti straps and scalloped hem are rays of sartorial sunshine for your wardrobe. Throw a pretty cashmere cardigan over the top to stay warm while hobnobbing outside the registry office and keep a pair of ballet pumps in your shoulder bag in case walking is required.