The 36 Best Wedding Guest Dresses for 2024 Weddings
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Received an invitation (or two) you’ve been waiting for in the post? Wedding season is officially approaching, and shopping for the perfect wedding guest dresses is no easy feat. It’s all about striking the perfect balance between finding something you adore that’s also ‘wedding-appropriate’, on theme and makes sense for the venue or setting.
While you’re there to celebrate someone else’s big day, you also want to look and feel your best - and there’s nothing wrong with that!
We’re here to help you find your dream wedding guest dress for every occasion, and just as importantly, a dress that you can wear and love time and time again. There’s nothing worse than slashing out on a gorgeous dress only for it to sit at the back of your wardrobe, collecting dust for years to come.
So, what should you consider? Let’s start simple:
- No white (obvs).
- Be mindful not to overshadow the bride or bridesmaids; go for dresses that complement rather than compete.
- Consider the wedding venue and theme when selecting your dress; choose something appropriate for the setting (whether a formal affair or a casual outdoor celebration).
- Pay attention to any dress code specified on the invitation.
- Opt for comfortable yet stylish options that’ll allow you to enjoy the day (and dance floor) without feeling restricted.
- Consider the season and weather conditions; select fabrics and styles to keep you cool and comfortable.
- If in doubt, opt for classic and timeless styles that won't date in photos and can be accessorised to suit the occasion!
Let’s dive into our favourite wedding guest dresses for 2024!
The 36 Best Wedding Guest Dresses 2024
Our expert editors have accumulated an edit of our 30 favourite wedding guest dresses for all occasions this year, arranged by brand. From selecting your dress based on seasonality - we’ve got you covered with the most current spring, summer, autumn and winter wedding guest dresses. Otherwise, choose based on things like the theme with black-tie wedding guest dresses or beach wedding guest dresses. We have so many styles to choose from!
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses, According to Rock My Wedding Editors
- The best summer wedding guest dress: Havana Short Sleeve May Dress, £99, Never Fully Dressed.
- The best winter wedding guest dress: ASOS DESIGN Tie Back Fluted Sleeve Pleated Chevron Chiffon Midi Dress in Green, £55, ASOS.
- The best plus size wedding guest dress: Evie Ruffle Maxi Dress Curve, £92, Pretty Lavish.
- The best black tie wedding guest dress: Black Satin Halter-Neck Maxi Dress With Flower Corsage, £95, Club L London.
- The best pink wedding guest dress: Floral Dress With Slit, £89.99, Mango.
Stunning Wedding Guest Dresses for All Year Round
Winter wedding guest dress
1. ASOS DESIGN Tie Back Fluted Sleeve Pleated Chevron Chiffon Midi Dress in Green - £55, ASOS
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
Spring Wedding Guest Dress
2. Blurred Floral Print Green Midi Dress - £85, Oliver Bonas
Sizing: UK 6 - 18.
Summer Wedding Guest Dress
3. Floral Satin Halterneck Dress - £70.85, Warehouse
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
Autumn Wedding Guest Dress
4. Mesh Round Neck Gradient Maxi Dress - £26.60
Sizing: UK 4 - 16.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses By Brand & Style
Club L London Wedding Guest Dresses
The best black tie wedding guest dresses
While we must admit, black wedding guest dresses aren’t always the most exciting colour choice for a wedding, a black dress is a classic and traditional choice you can re-wear for all your special events and occasions to come. Whether you have a strict black tie dress code to abide by or simply think that black is a staple and flattering colour that can't go wrong - Club L London is the brand for you!
Browse these beautiful black wedding guest dresses with gorgeous statement necklines and elegant split-leg styles, making it easy to beautifully accessorise on the big day for a look sure to scream sophistication!
5. Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress With Open Back Detail - £75
Sizing: UK 4 - 16.
6. Black Bardot Bow Detail Maxi Dress With Thigh Split - £85
Sizing: UK 4 - 20.
7. Black Satin Halter-Neck Maxi Dress With Flower Corsage - £95
Sizing: UK 4 - 16.
Editor's Top Pick
Never Fully Dressed Wedding Guest Dresses
The best spring and summer wedding guest dresses
As we all know, spring and summer signal the start of wedding season, and no one does sun-approved wedding guest dresses quite like Never Fully Dressed.
From gorgeous satin midis and maxis to one-of-a-kind crochet designs, Never Fully Dressed is a lover of print and bold tones - perfect for those who want to stand out and still appease wedding dress code standards (a certified way to bag best dressed on the big day, if you’re asking us).
Spring and summer are known and loved for being the time of year to experiment with colour and brighten up your wardrobe, which is why we adore these selected dresses. Whether you have your eye on a stunning green wedding guest dress or the silver style that promises to glisten in the sunlight - we know you’ll look incredible!
8. Havana Short Sleeve May Dress - £99
Sizing: UK 6 - 28.
9. Silver Plisse Luna Dress - £89
Sizing: UK 4 - 28.
10. Floral And Leopard Matilda Wrap Dress - £129
Sizing: UK 6 - 28.
11. Red Crochet Valentina Dress - £159
Sizing: S/M, L/XL & XXL/XXXL.
12. Lime Ombre Plisse Claudia Dress - £99
Sizing: UK 6 - 28.
Mango Wedding Guest Dresses
The best pink wedding guest dresses
Who doesn’t want to look pretty in pink? And with Mango wedding guest dresses, that’s more than achievable. We’re big fans of pink in all shades and tones this season, and Mango perfectly captures the essence of pink in an alluring and romantic way that’s sure to radiate gorgeous vibes on the big day.
You can expect ruffles, elegant leg splits and statement floral motifs.
13. Ruffled floral print dress - £89.99
Sizing: UK 6 - 14.
14. Floral Dress With Slit - £89.99
Sizing: UK 6 - 14.
15. Satin Maxi-Flower Dress - £320
Sizing: UK 6 - 12.
16. Slip Dress With Feather Detail - £370
Sizing: UK 6 - 12.
17. Halter-Neck Draped Dress - £320
Sizing: UK 6 - 12.
Pretty Lavish Wedding Guest Dresses
The best plus size wedding guest dresses/ the best autumn wedding guest dresses
If you’re hunting for a flattering plus size or curve range, Pretty Lavish is the place to be. In this collection, you’ll find a range of gorgeous earthy and sunset tones - perfect for autumn wedding guest dresses.
Browse these ethereal long-sleeved wedding guest dresses with delicate ruffles, a lightweight material and warm hues. Or, if you’re looking for a stylish alternative to a wedding guest dress, why not consider an elegant jumpsuit fit for the occasion? We love this one-shoulder style in a mellow and toasty terracotta tone for your autumn wedding invitation.
18. Ashton Ruffle Midi Dress Curve - £78
Sizing: UK 18 - 26.
19. Evie Ruffle Maxi Dress Curve - £92
Sizing: UK 18 - 26.
20. Natalie One Shoulder Jumpsuit Curve - £78
Sizing: UK 18 - 26.
Oh Polly Wedding Guest Dresses
The best wintery red wedding guest dresses/ the best wedding guest dresses for December
Winter and December, more specifically, are synonymous with party season. So, if you have a winter wedding on the cards (and it fits the couple's dress code requirements), why not consider a sparkly or red dress to commemorate the season?
No retailer does a party dress quite like Oh Polly, and we’re obsessed with these embellished fiery styles, guaranteed to have you feeling incredible. From even more ruffles (clearly a popular style amongst wedding guest dresses), graceful low backs and stylish high legs - you'll find that Oh Polly is perfect for bagging a statement gown.
21. Embellished Strapless Ruffle Maxi Dress in Fire Red - £175
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
22. Embellished Plunge Neck Evening Gown in Red - £110
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
23. Bandeau Ruffle Detail Maxi Dress in Red - £70
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
Anthropologie Wedding Guest Dresses
The best floral wedding guest dresses
If you’re looking for a spring/summer staple - what more could you want than florals? While seen as somewhat typical for the season, a gorgeous floral wedding guest dress is a timeless choice that can’t go wrong. Florals are always in for the spring and summer months, so if you’re not one for keeping up with trends, beautiful botanicals are a surefire way to ensure you look stylish on the big day.
Florals come in all shapes and sizes, and while both of these Anthropologie styles offer a different take on florals - both are stunning options for spring and summer wedding guests. Whether you’re after the classically girly look or something more refined and elegant - browse the wedding guest dress collection at Anthropologie.
24. Kachel Lulu Flutter-Sleeve Ruffle Maxi Dress - £148
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
25. The Fleur Strapless Satin Maxi Slip Dress - £128
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
ASOS Wedding Guest Dresses
The best beach/ abroad wedding guest dresses
If you’re lucky enough to be invited to a destination wedding, it’s time to find your dream wedding guest dress fit for the beach or abroad. ASOS is the ultimate destination for wedding guest dresses to suit every affair, but we particularly love their beach or abroad attire.
So, what makes for a good beach wedding guest dress? You’ll need to choose something airy and floaty, a dress without a dramatic train (while stunning, no one wants a sandy dress), and why not opt for some colour too - after all, why not make the most of the more tropical climate?
26. ASOS DESIGN Plunge Halter Maxi Dress In Floral Print - £34
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
27. ASOS DESIGN Satin Asymmetric Maxi Dress With Open Back Detail In Large Red Abstract - £55
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
28. Miss Selfridge Chiffon Bandeau Maxi Dress With Scarf In Oversized Floral - £55.99
Sizing: UK 4 - 18.
KITRI Studio Wedding Guest Dresses
The Best Long Sleeve Wedding Guest Dresses
Whether you’re attending a wedding in the autumn or winter or want to avoid the conundrum of which jacket to take for the evening when the sun goes down, long-sleeved wedding guest dresses are the solution. Both stylish and functional, sleeve wedding guest dresses ensure your new and trendy frock always remains on-show (without the constraints of less-than-exciting outerwear), all while fending the chill off and making you look and feel completely confident throughout the day (and night)! These beautiful satin printed maxi dresses from KITRI Studio are everything you’d want and more from a long-sleeved wedding guest dress!
29. Aurora Pink Heart Print Maxi Dress - £195
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
30. Keira Red Tulip Print Maxi Dress - £185
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
Nadine Merabi Wedding Guest Dresses
The best short wedding guest dresses
With a recent surge in the popularity of short wedding dresses, we’re loving short and mini wedding guest dresses this year, too. Whether you’re attending a wedding in the warmer months or simply the queen of the dancefloor and need all the legroom you can get - don't rule out short wedding guest dresses altogether. While midi and maxi wedding guest dresses tend to be more popular, Nadine Merabi has a stunning collection of mini dresses that are still ‘wedding appropriate’.
From cute-as-a-daisy full skirt styles to something more structured with statement features like on-trend puff sleeves and bows - we love a gorgeous mini!
31. Daisy Blue Dress - £159
Sizing: UK 6 - 18.
32. Emiliee Hot Pink Dress - £173
Sizing: UK 6 - 18.
PLT Wedding Guest Dresses
The best maternity wedding guest dresses
If you’re due to attend a wedding with a different kind of plus 1, finding a wedding guest dress that is both comfortable and stylish will be your top priority. Just because you’re pregnant, finding a dress you love that’ll make you feel amazing isn't out of the window. PLT have a beautiful collection of maternity wedding guest dresses in a wide range of styles to suit all occasions.
With everything from bright and cheerful florals to sophisticated satin gowns - there’s no need to feel restricted, thanks to PLT’s collection of maternity wedding guest dresses.
33. Maternity Orange Floral Print Plisse Bardot Maxi Dress - £18
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
34. Maternity Purple Watercolour Plisse Midaxi Dress - £21
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
35. Maternity Sage Satin Maxi Dress - £19
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
36. Maternity Metallic Cowl Neck Maxi Dress - £20
Sizing: UK 6 - 16.
Choosing the Perfect Wedding Guest Dresses
Whether you’re choosing your wedding guest dress based on seasonality, style preference, body type, colour or budget, we hope our collection of the best wedding guest dresses out there right now has brought you one step closer to your dream gown!
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