27 impossibly cool wedding guest dresses to solve your 'what to wear' woes

Bring the sunshine to the wedding with Ganni’s powder blue dress that;s decorated with a sun and moon print — and bring the party with the ruffles. Wedding win win. 

Polka dot ruffle dress, £170, Ganni

Mango’s plus-size range really delivers on evening elegance. Try this scattered sequin dress with strappy silver sandals and hoops to match.

Sequin dress, £99.99, Violeta by Mango 

With it’s high neck and delicate design, this dress is all lady and we love it.

Camilia print midi dress, £660, Goat 

An easy throw for that Ibizan wedding you’ve got looming, enough skin to show off your dan and enough sass to dance the night away. 

Ruched midi dress, £82, Norma Kamali

When it comes to dresses that you won’t want to take off, Tibi comes up trumps. The two-tone contrast gives this dress just the right amount of flair whilst the cotton fabrication makes it seamlessly fall into the everyday camp, too. 

Satin dress, £590, Tibi

If it’s all out floral you fancy, then New Look’s Curves has got you covered. Throw on a pair of heeled espadrilles and you’ll be wedding ready in no time. 

Floral wrap dress, £25.99, New Look

If you want to dip your toe into the print pond but don’t to go maxi on the florals, try a polka dot print. Keep the look from feeling summer by adding in raffia and woven accessories. 

Polka dot dress, £75, & Other Stories

Amp up the bohemian mood of this dress with ankle boots or take it down to cool with a barely there sandal. 

Patterned dress, £24.99, H&M

Not something old, new or borrowed but definitely something blue. 

Blue floral dress, £590, LoveShackFancy

Take on two of the season’s biggest trends: zebra print and neon in one home run dress. 

Zebra print dress, £25, Simply Be 

Coming in both their Petite and Plus ranges, this playful bardot meet milkmaid dress is perfect to shimmy the night away. 

Floral mini dress, £28, River Island Plus 

Keep it simple with a luxe looking silky dress. Elevate the look with stacks of gold jewellery layered on your neck and wrists. 

Kimono dress, £135, COS

With its subtle patterns and elegant neckline, Monsoon have conjured up a winner for wedding season. Whether it’s town or country add this to basket now. 

Knot front dress, £99, Monsoon 

Make a summery statement in this mustard yellow dress, the perfect look for an warm weather occasion. Finish off strappy sandals and a raffia bag. 

Red lace dress, £125, Kitri

Make the most of this versatile Sleeper dress (you can wear the sleeves both on and off the shoulder) and bonus it’s 100% linen to keep you cool in more ways then one this summer. 

Polka dot dress, £255, Sleeper 

Ladylike but still with an edge, & Other Stories have mastered occasionwear this season and this gets top spot for us - especially with it’s button down back and chic cut out. 

Lavender dress, £89, & Other Stories

Make it short and chic in Liou’s polka dot pink dress. All that’s missing is a matching silk headband and a little beaded bag. 

Polka dot print dress, £465, Lisou 

For the playful guest who knows how to get the party started, look no further. Add in raffia and straw accessories to take this look to the next level. 

Blue halter dress, £49, Topshop 

Be pretty in pink this summer with Arket’s easy to slip on number. 

Pink dress, £89, Arket 

For a wedding-worthy look that you can throw on with boots and a leather jacket afterwards? Look no further than Ganni, who have your event-to-everyday wardrobe covered. 

Checked dress, £160, Ganni

Trust cult-brand, Rixo, to keep your wedding wardrobe as chic as possible. Take this feminine dress to new heights with of the moment gold jewellery.

Floral-print dress, £295, Rixo

Float into the party in Simply Be’s easy breezy printed dress. Up the anti with bright white accessories. 

Navy printed dress, £19, Simply Be 

An L.A. favourite, Reformation have taken up residency on Net A Porter and have answered all our dress prayers, starting with this crepe de chine midi dress. 

Floral midi dress, £255, Reformation

Seasonal floral - check. Metallic finish - check. Easy to wear midi-length - check. Thank you, Reiss. 

Halter neck dress, £285, Reiss

Simple but elegant, all this Warehouse dress needs is velvet headband and a structured bag. 

Satin ruffle dress, £40, Warehouse 

Trust occasionwear heavyweight, Self Portrait, to come up with the weddings goods via this knock out red midi dress. The shirred bodice and pleats make for a romantic feel and the sweetheart neckline make this dress all the more romantic. 

Red dress, £320, Self Portrait