It’s no secret that getting a gorgeous letter-pressed wedding invitation in the mail brings immediate excitement. Your eyes quickly scan the location and before you know it, you’re on Pinterest gathering a mood board or scrolling through Farfetch to find that standout ensemble that’ll earn you the title of best-dressed for the night. As exhilarating as the search for the perfect wedding guest dress can be, it can easily get stressful when there’s a dress code involved. We have nothing against them, but a dress code has the power to make your shopping escapade a breeze or a headache – especially when they’re unofficial.
Wedding attire has become unconventional in recent years, but apparently, stern rules still apply if you’re Sydney Sweeney. The “Anyone But You” star recently caused a stir for wearing a blue corset dress (that’s close to white) to co-star Glen Powell’s sister’s wedding. The viral outfit has left the internet divided on what’s acceptable wedding attire versus what isn’t.
But let’s be real, you can wear anything you want to a wedding. We’ve seen everything from TikTok trends done right like the stomach pudge dress to guests dressed in all-white that’s totally cosigned by the bride herself (just like Solange Knowles’s iconic ceremony). Surely, a blue dress is more than acceptable, too.
Whether you’re attending an upcoming wine-country wedding that’s sure to be warm or an indoor ceremony with a cocktail party dress code (that’s not super strict), we found a handful of wedding guest dresses that are bound to catch your eye. From florals for spring to formal pieces that are equal parts boundary-pushing and stylish, we’ve gathered our top picks that you’ll want to wear on repeat. Now all that’s left is to pick out something from the registry and get it wrapped in time – easy peasy. Shop our top wedding guest dresses ahead.