Wedding season is just around the corner, and sure enough, it won't be long before you're getting wedding invitations through your door and wondering where you can find the best wedding guest dresses for the special day.
But as much as we love shopping for an outfit, there's nothing quite like the dread that comes with planning your wedding guest attire. With so many codes, conventions and unwritten rules, navigating what wedding guest dress to choose can be stressful, to say the least.
Whether it's a spring/summer wedding guest dress or an autumn/winter wedding guest dress, we've put together some of the best we could find on the internet.
Turns out, there are an array of affordable high-street brands selling glorious wedding guest dresses. For this wedding season, an ASOS wedding guest dress might be your saving grace when attending any nuptial ceremony.
To give you some inspiration for your next wedding, we've put together some stunning wedding guest dresses so that you look and feel unreal throughout the day. Shop our pick of the best wedding guest dresses suitable for the occasion here, especially if you're looking for some spring wedding guest dresses for this season.
SHOP: The best wedding guest dresses
asoswww.asos.com
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This ASOS Design pleated dress will have other guests green with envy. Not only does it feature a belted waist detail and pleated skirt but cute ribbon tie straps. A fab choice for a springtime dress.
asoswww.asos.com
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One that will make you stand out from the crowd, this ASOS High Neck Tea Dress features a brightly coloured print in red and yellow. It's definitely an occasion dress you can wear again and again.
Nobody's Childwww.nobodyschild.com
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One we predict is going to be popular. This Nobody's Child dress features dramatic blouson sleeves and a totally on-trend green that we've seen everywhere this season. The fit of this dress could not be more flattering.
asoswww.asos.com
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As always, Flounce London delivers with its Balloon Sleeve Maxi dress. Most of these colours would work as a wedding guest, but with summer approaching, there's nothing like a brightly coloured dress to set you apart.
omneswww.omnes.com
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From ceremony to party, this glamorous dress from Omnes will have you bringing elegance all night long. A tie waist detail brings some interest to the midriff, while the bronze satin-style fabric looks oh-so expensive.
omneswww.omnes.com
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Zebra print just got a whole new look with this Riviera dress in pink and green, and we love the cut-out back. Plus, Omnes has great sustainability credentials.
simply bewww.simplybe.co.uk
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Bring the romance with The Love Dress from Simply Be. More than fitting for the occasion, this wrap-style dress features a pink and red abstract heart print with LOVE printed on the sleeves.
quiz clothingwww.quizclothing.co.uk
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A dramatic fit and flare skater dress that just nails that classy and elegant look. We love this choice for an autumn or winter wedding with a cute jacket to go.
asoswww.asos.com
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This dress from ASOS has a one-shoulder detail that's been ever so popular this season. We love the fresh green colour, although there is a pink option, too. Definitely one you can wear again.
karen millenwww.karenmillen.com
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You really can't go wrong with a tailored blazer dress. There are a few colour options that would be more than suitable, but we're just loving this Karen Millen bold orange edition that will make heads turn (without upstaging the bride of course).
What should a guest wear to a wedding?
It goes without saying, but a wedding tends to be a formal occasion with a formal dress code. However, it might be worth having a look at the invitation to see if there's an unconventional dress code or a requested colour to wear by the bride and groom.
There are a few things to consider when finding a dress to wear as a wedding guest. Consider the season. If it's an autumn or winter wedding, long-sleeve options with richer colours will keep you warm as well as stylish. For a spring or summer wedding, anything from florals to pastel shades will work well here.
What not to wear to a wedding as a guest?
As a wedding guest, there are two particular colours you should avoid - white and black.
As you can imagine, white is reserved for the bride. Lighter shades that could be mistaken for white should be avoided as well, such as cream, champagne and pale pastel colours.
Black tends to be associated with funerals, so wearing black can be a tricky one. You might be able to get away with darker shades like navy for a winter wedding, though.
While you should be dressing for a formal occasion, don't wear anything that draws attention away from the bride. And, try not to choose the same colours as the bridal party. You can do this by asking around or taking hints about the colour scheme from wedding invites.
Final tips to remember when choosing a wedding guest dress:
Fashion experts at Karen Millen have revealed top tips on ensuring you dress to impress without stealing the limelight from a bride at her wedding. 'The main goal for a wedding guest is to blend in, but this does not mean your outfit has to be dull and drab,' they say.
Here are some of their top tips when finding the perfect dress:
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Dress to impress in comfort: Don't forget you'll be wearing this dress all day!
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Nothing overly extravagant: Let the bride's dress do all the talking.
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Avoid anything too casual: Nothing should take away from the bride.
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If in doubt, aim for neutrals and pastels: The perfect way to blend in and still look elegant.
Samantha Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Product Writer for Closer. With two years of experience at Bauer, she has worked on several projects, from championing the Closer newsletters to writing expertly crafted buying guides.