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Wedding Guest Dresses
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items As someone who has over 10 weddings to attend within the next year, I'm always struggling to find wedding guest dresses, especially when there is such a range of dress codes! Making this list as a place to store my future dress options and maybe help...
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Formal / Black-Tie Optional
Black-Tie
Cocktail
Semi-Formal
White-Tie
Casual
Formal / Black-Tie Optional
“Formal (Black-Tie Optional)” is the most common dress code for most of the weddings I've been invited to! It is slightly less formal than traditional black-tie wedding attire. For women, the outfit choices you can do: a floor-length gown, a fancy co...
Love this color for a summer wedding
Retrofete Ivee Maxi Dress
This is a good example of a midi dress that could be appropriate for a black-tie optional! The satin and high neck makes it a bit more formal than a cocktail dress.
Satin Crossover Halter Midi Dress
This elegant maxi dress is perfect for any special occasion. Made from a soft satin-feel fabric, it features a V neckline and hook and eye closure. The short sleeves and gathered bust detail create the perfect silhouette.
Ricki Maxi Dress
Make a statement in the Chasity Halterneck Maxi Dress, the ultimate piece for effortless glam. This silhouette serves major drama with a drop tiered ruffle design that adds stunning movement and volume to your stride.
Chasity Halterneck Maxi Dress - Black
Beautiful for a spring wedding!
Harmony Maxi Dress
Love this in Olive, also!
Grasie Midi Dress
Step into the spotlight with the Ciao Ruffles Maxi Dress in Pink. This eye-catching piece combines elegance and playfulness, making it the perfect addition to any wardrobe. The maxi length and v neckline create a silhouette that's both sophisticated ...
Ciao Ruffles Maxi Satin Dress
I love the ball gown silhouette!
Rhea Strapless Midi Dress
The BHLDN Lily Dress is a form-fitting maxi silhouette featuring floral-detailed straps and a thigh-high slit.
BHLDN Lily Floral Tendril Maxi Dress
I am so obsessed with this dress, I'm determined to rent it off of Nuuly this summer for one of my weddings but it's constantly sold out!
BHLDN Plunge Halter-Neck Chiffon Maxi Dress
Comes in yellow and green!
BHLDN Arabella Tendril-Sleeve Satin Maxi Dress
Not sure where this dress fits in, I feel like the length makes it black-tie appropriate, but since the silhouette is a little less structured, it makes it slightly less formal. I think this would be more of a formal/BTO!
BHLDN Aria Ruffle Maxi Slip Dress
Black-Tie
Black-tie is a step down from white-tie wedding attire but black-tie dress codes usually indicate a formal, evening event. Women should still wear a floor-length gown (that doesn't show the ankles)
A corseted bodice with a straight neckline and thin straps and a floor-length skirt with godet inserts
Mare Mare Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress
I feel like slits for black-tie is a controversial opinion, but I think you can get away with a dress like this for a black-tie! Maybe more formal/BTO
Catori One-Shoulder Ruched Satin Maxi Dress
Satin with cowl neckline and asymmetric cascading ruffle trim. Fitted bodice with cowl neckline and adjustable criss-cross straps, flowing through body with cascading ruffles, floor-length with left-leg slit.
Adelina Satin Ruffle Maxi Dress
Pleated floral maxi with criss-cross halter neck, keyhole bust detail, back cutout with bow tie, and side boning.
Samantha Floral Halter Pleated Gown
I think this is a perfect, classic black-tie dress! The length is a little short, but this could work depending on your height!
Margot Maxi Dress
So many different colors for this dress, I like the lighter patterns for a black-tie event. I have this dress listed again in “white-tie” for the darker color options
Betina Bow Front Maxi Dress
Love this dress! 8 different color options available. Depending on the length and color, this could potentially double as a white-tie, also!
Naira Pleated Maxi Dress
The maxi length offers a flattering silhouette that can be worn for any occasion. But have you ever considered adding an asymmetric neckline to your maxi dress? This trendy style is the perfect way to elevate your look and make a fashion-forward stat...
Selma Off Shoulder Maxi Dress
Expertly designed with a flirty halter neck that secures with a chic button close, this sleeveless stunner ensures you're always best dressed at any occasion. But wait, there's more - a hidden back zip with a hook and clasp ensures a perfect fit whil...
Mila Halterneck Maxi Dress
Fresh and flattering, the BHLDN Miley Dress is a drop-waist maxi complete with a modern pointed neckline and a full, flouncy skirt.
BHLDN Miley Strapless Drop-Waist High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress
Elegant maxi features a caped bodice and subtle mermaid skirt.
BHLDN Caped Open-Back Maxi Dress
Another popular dress on Nuuly this season
BHLDN Off-The-Shoulder Lace and Mesh Maxi Dress
Obsessed with this pattern!
BHLDN Satin Halter-Neck Maxi Dress
Comes in yellow or green!
BHLDN One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
10 different color and pattern options!
BHLDN Sienna Off-The-Shoulder High-Shine Satin Maxi Dress
Mint or Rose Poppy
BHLDN Charlotte Chiffon Ruffle Maxi Dress
Cocktail
Also a very popular dress code for weddings! Tea-length, knee-length, or midi dresses.
This dress comes in so many different color-ways
Blythe Floral Plisse Midi Dress
This gorgeous midi dress is a must-have for your wardrobe. Every detail exudes sophistication - from the sweetheart neckline, thin adjustable straps, and back shirred panel, to the invisible zip at the back and pleated hem feature.
Ashton Midi Dress
Satin smocked midi dress. Sweetheart neckline, smocked bust
Enola Satin Smocked Midi Dress
Perfect cocktail option!
Cyprus Dress
This is a fun color for a summer wedding!
Xiomar Dress
Be the life of the party in this stunning bodycon dress! Featuring a midi length, halter neckline with thin adjustable straps and back invisible zip. The unique overlay skirt design and front split feature will have you turning heads all night long.
Sasha Dress
This does look a little light, and sometimes light yellow can photograph as white, so maybe safe to choose a different color!
BHLDN Luna Long-Sleeve Open-Back Mini Dress
Crafted from stretch satin, the BHLDN Leah Midi Dress features a detached neck scarf, a sleek slip silhouette, and a strapless neckline.
BHLDN Leah Strapless Satin Scarf Slip Midi Dress
I feel like this is perfect for a garden wedding!
BHLDN Amaya Strapless Midi Dress
I really love this print! I feel like the satin scarf does dress this up a bit so it could potentially work for a formal/BTO event!
BHLDN Leah Strapless Satin Scarf Midi Slip Dress
I have this in two different colors! I've worn them both to weddings with cocktail dress codes!
Celebration Time Sleeveless Tiered Midi Dress
This dress is so fun, I love the colors.
Augustina Red Multi Floral Satin Ruffled Midi Dress
I love the satin jacquard pattern!
Upgraded Event Jacquard Strapless Bustier Midi Dress
Semi-Formal
Women can wear below-the-knee dresses, slip dresses, a dressy skirt and top.
Embrace a splash of playful elegance with our Piper Dress in Sage! This charming tea dress instantly transports you to sunny afternoons and breezy evenings with its maxi length, perfect for twirling. The short sleeves with elasticised cuffs add a das...
Piper Dress
Step out in style with the Lunaria Maxi Dress in a stunning blue floral print. This gorgeous maxi features a flattering V-neckline and wide adjustable straps for a perfect fit, while the bodycon design hugs your curves in all the right places.
Lunaria Maxi Dress
Multiple different color-ways! This could also pass as cocktail!
Summer Invite Tie-Strap Tiered Midi Dress
Comes in blue, pink, and green!
Loveliest Darling Floral Ruffled Tie-Back Midi Dress
Has over 850 reviews on Lulus, rated a 4.3!
Loveliest Looks Floral Jacquard Tie-Strap Midi Dress
The satin definitely makes it a little more formal, but the mini length makes this a little less than cocktail!
Sleek Essence Satin Halter Sleeveless Mini Dress
This is more of a slip dress so I would categorize this as semi-formal!
Jaylene Blush Multi Floral Lace Tie-Front Midi Dress
Woven satin jacquard, with a textured dark green floral design, shapes this dress that has tank straps, a scoop neckline, and a princess-seamed bodice.
Brighter Side Satin Jacquard Mini Dress
White-Tie
I do feel like white-tie is pretty rare! But a white-tie dress code is the most formal wedding attire possible. Women should wear a formal, floor-length evening gown.
This dress in any of the darker colors would definitely be white-tie appropriate!
Betina Bow Front Maxi Dress
Love this! I would say the Picante color is more white-tie, and the pink and blue is more black-tie.
BHLDN Mia Strapless Fit-and-Flare Maxi Dress
Casual
Casual wedding attire typically indicates that the wedding will take place outdoors or on the beach. Women can wear a summer sundress or a floral-printed mini dress, with wedges or dressy sandals.
Lightweight woven dress adorned with a pleated texture across the A-line silhouette. Fluttery short sleeves add a touch of whimsy as they frame the V-neck bodice that sits atop an empire waist and a mini hem.
Amalfi Coast Pleated Flutter Sleeve Mini Dress
Adjustable straps support a fitted bodice with a V-neckline and flirty ruffled trim throughout, all atop a tying drawstring waist. The breezy tiered skirt finishes at a chic midi hem, completing the charming design. A button-loop placket secures at t...
Dayah Floral Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress
This wrap mini dress has lightweight woven chambray shapes a sheath silhouette with a flirty surplice neckline and an overlapping design that ties at the side via long sashes. Adjustable straps.
Neya Blue Chambray Wrap Mini Dress
With its naturally flattering fit and vibrant floral design, this dress is about to ensure you have a whirlwind romance this summer. Lightweight woven fabric crafts a figure-skimming silhouette with a plunging V-neck, an empire waist, and tying strap...
Vanessa Floral Sleeveless Mini Dress
I have this in Navy!
Tandria Smocked Sleeveless Midi Dress
Lightweight, textured crinkle-woven fabric shapes this adorable dress with a romantic sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice, all framed by puff sleeves (with elasticized shoulders and cuffs).
Heavenly Energy Textured Puff Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress
This lightweight floral dress with a mock neckline atop a subtly sheer décolletage. An elasticized waist creates a blousy effect across the sleeveless bodice that sits atop a flowing tiered skirt with a graceful midi hem. Back keyhole with top button...
In My Dreams Floral Print Midi Dress
Airy woven chiffon, with a darling floral print throughout, falls from cute tying straps into a flattering V-neckline and V-back. A functional button-loop placket accents the front of the princess-seamed bodice and continues through the A-line skirt ...
Charismatic Persona Light Blue Floral Tie-Strap Midi Dress
Short puff sleeves frame the figure-flattering A-line silhouette that falls to a midi hem with a side slit for graceful movement. Hidden back zipper/clasp.
Meadow Muse Tie-Back Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Misc.
Rent dresses from other people’s closets! This is perfect for weddings bc sometimes you don't want to commit to purchasing a whole new dress just to wear it once. OR list your previous wedding guest dresses out to others on Pickle to make a little ex...
Pickle
Another great way to save money on dresses, but still have a new dress for every wedding! Nuuly also offers amazing discounts on the items you rent.
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