Summer Wedding Guest Outfits for Every Dress Code

For a black tie wedding, you usually want to wear a floor-length gown in a luxurious fabric. In the summer, your ideal summer wedding guest dress should also exude light, airy elegance.

Formal or black-tie optional is just one step down from black tie. I'd still recommend a floor-length gown, but you can get away with more adventurous choices, even a cocktail dress if it is very elevated

Here's where you can opt for a shorter dress if you'd like! In general, it is better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed. 

For a garden party wedding, you usually want to select a knee-length cocktail dress. And you want to tie into the garden theme by dressing in lighter colors, wearing florals, etc. 

You may think that beach, sand, and wind don't mix with elegant dresses. Think again! As long as you're choosy about your fabric and shoes, I promise that you will feel relaxed and comfortable at any beach event

Your friend is getting married in a villa. What will you wear?! The goal here is to embody an elevated, romantic, European aesthetic. Straightforward silhouettes, minimalist accessories. Less is more. The sleeker, the better.