Wedding season is officially around the corner, and sure enough, it won't be long before you're getting wedding invitations through your door and are left 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.
Turns out, there is an array of high-street brands selling glorious wedding guest dresses. Our favourites include ASOS, who have a host of affordable wedding guest dresses, which might be your saving grace when attending any nuptial ceremony. Other retailers such as Marks & Spencer, River Island, and Karen Millen also have a range of different style wedding guest dresses too.
Closer's best wedding guest dresses at a glance:
To give you some inspiration for your next wedding, we've handpicked 15 stunning wedding guest dresses that we promise will make you feel and look fabulous throughout the day. 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.
How we chose the best wedding guest dresses:
I'm a fashion writer at Closer online, and I've honestly been to more weddings than you could count. I've worn everything from Nobody's Child to ASOS as a wedding guest, so I've always got my eyes peeled to see what dresses catch my attention. Thankfully, most retailers allow you to shop by categories, and some even have a 'wedding guest dress' edit to browse on site (hallelujah).
This season, everything from polka dots to butter yellow is trending, so I tried to take this into account when shopping for the best styles. I also have picked out dresses I love myself, as well as ones worn by celebrities and influencers.

To select the best wedding guest dress, I looked at a range of retailers that we know and love and made sure to cater to a variety of styles, sizes, seasons and budgets. I wanted to incorporate everything from petite wedding guest dresses to tall wedding guest dresses, as well as plus-size wedding guest dresses and more.
So, ready to shop for the best wedding guest dresses and become the best-dressed guest at the wedding? Shop our picks here, especially if you're looking for some wedding guest dresses for spring.
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Editor's choice

www.nobodyschild.com
As someone who frequently looks to Nobody's Child for occasion wear, I couldn't find anything more suitable for a spring or summer wedding than the Zelda midi dress. It features an ever-flattering silhouette and a beautiful floral print, making it a classic, timeless and romantic choice for a wedding. Personally, it has to be my favourite wedding guest dress that I've seen by far.
Frankie Bridge's choice

www.riverisland.com
As spotted on Frankie Bridge in her occasionwear faves edit on Instagram, this trending dress from River Island has been firmly added to Frankie's Picks over on the brand's website. This broderie midi dress in a vibrant red hue has got us excited for summer weddings to come, and it'd be incredible styled with a matching fascinator and accessories.
Best trending wedding guest dress

www.marksandspencer.com
New to Marks & Spencer, polka dots are all in this season. This vintage-inspired number exudes effortless sophistication, and it'd be so fitting for a wedding abroad. In fact, our Style Editor, Cigdem Tanrioglu, is set on wearing this to a friend's wedding and styling it with these butter yellow heels. This dress has attracted so much attention online, and we totally see why.
Best yellow wedding guest dress

prettylavish.co.uk
On the topic of yellow, it seems to be this season's trending colour. I love everything about this stunning Eloise dress from Pretty Lavish from its pretty vintage-inspired ruffles to its spring-like colour.
Best beach wedding guest dress

If the wedding involves jetting off to warmer climates and a romantic beach setting, look no further than the Lucinda dress from Anthropologie. It features an easy-to-wear, relaxed style that'll keep you cool, whilst also looking and feeling elegant on the big day. Its one-shoulder design and painterly print also makes this a unique choice for a wedding.
Best boho wedding guest dress

www.marksandspencer.com
Another style we've seen plenty of? Boho. We're currently having a boho revival, and this ruffle maxi dress from Per Una fits the bill. It consists of floaty, draped fabrics, balloon sleeves, and plenty of ruffle detailing in a wearable sage green hue. It's a style that you can wear again after attending your boho-inspired wedding. Just pair it with a suede spring jacket for an everyday look.
Best tailored wedding guest dress

www.karenmillen.com
In contrast, some of us prefer something more structured and tailored when it comes to wedding guest dressing. A blazer dress is a must for your wardrobe, as it's a versatile style that can lend itself to all seasons and occasions. And as far as our concern, no one does tailoring like Karen Millen. This dress has been expertly crafted to blend sophistication with contemporary style.
Best long-sleeved wedding guest dress

www.asos.com
If you're specifically looking for a long-sleeve dress, ASOS currently has plenty of choices on site. One of the brand's most loved styles is a batwing bias cut dress, so this dress had to make it onto our list. It just screams 'luxury' with its gold colourway, draped fabric and ruching around the waist. You'll definitely be crowned the best dressed wearing this.
Best casual wedding guest dress

For a more casual event, consider a slip dress. This dress from Omnes looks incredibly elegant yet effortless and can be paired with metallic heeled sandals and statement accessories to really set it off. For the nighttime, drape a leather jacket over your shoulders for a cool-girl vibe. This is definitely a dress you can rotate in your wardrobe.
Best budget wedding guest dress

New Look is a fantastic brand to shop from if you're looking for occasion wear on a budget. It just so happens that I managed to find this pretty tea dress for under £30, and it'd be gorgeous for a wedding. Just because you're going to a wedding doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune, and New Look demonstrates this beautifully with this dainty dress.
Best petite wedding guest dress

www.abercrombie.com
I'm petite, so shopping for wedding guest dresses is no easy task. However, when I noticed that Abercrombie & Fitch runs petite sizes in most of its core range, it's one I decided to bookmark for any future weddings. In a midi length and flattering fit and flare, bubble hem style, this whimsical pink dress is sure to flatter more petite frames like mine.
Best plus size wedding guest dress

www.asos.com
ASOS Curve has some of our favourite styles when it comes to plus-size wedding guest dresses, and this flutter-sleeve midi dress is truly magical. It features a spot jacquard print with a bow detail to the front, which almost reminds us of something from Sister Jane, but for less. We can only assume this one is new in at ASOS - because it hasn't sold out yet.
Best maternity wedding guest dress

clubllondon.com
We know that Club L London is also a favourite for mums-to-be, blending comfortable maternity wear and occasion wear seamlessly. The Katarine dress is just one of the many bump-friendly wedding guest dresses from the brand, alongside its core range. The brand specialises in glamorous, figure-hugging gowns with a touch of drama.
Best tall wedding guest dress

www.asos.com
For taller ladies, this gorgeous green ASOS option is a great choice. The high-neck style and side split exude glamour, and we just love the stunning green colour.
FAQs
What should a guest wear to a wedding?
There are a few things to consider when finding a dress to wear as a wedding guest. 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. 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.
You'll also want to dress according to the venue or theme. Is it a beach wedding? How about something printed and floaty to keep you cool? Is it at a countryside stately home? Dainty floral prints all the way. For something more toned down, like a registry office, block prints and fitted midi dresses always work a treat.
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. Unless, of course, it's specifically written in the invitation. 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 extremely pale pastel colours. All-black tends to be associated with funerals, so wearing black can be a tricky one, unless it has something with a print, like a polka dot, for example. 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 the attention away from the bride. And, try not to choose the same colours as the bridal party, although sometimes this is unavoidable. 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're dressed 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 Karen Millen's top tips for being the best dressed wedding guest:
1. Dress to impress in comfort - don't forget you'll be wearing this dress all day!
2. Nothing overly extravagant - let the bride's dress do all the talking.
3. Avoid anything too casual - nothing should take away from the bride.
4. If in doubt, aim for neutrals and pastels - the perfect way to blend in and still look elegant.
Samantha Price is a Senior Commercial Content Writer for Closer. During her time at Bauer, she has worked on writing expertly crafted buying guides on beauty, fashion and lifestyle.