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These Wedding Guest Dresses Will Make You Excited for Every ‘Save the Date’

written by JESSICA WELSH & GIANNA ALDANA

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Graphics by: Jessica Welsh
Graphics by: Jessica Welsh

No matter how many weddings you’ve been to in your life, there’s always at least a bit of excitement when you get that Save the Date in the mail. You get to dance, drink if you choose, spend time with loved ones, shop for wedding guest dresses—and maybe even get a night away from the kiddos.

But once the initial excitement starts to wear away, you might start to stress. There are babysitters, travel, and family dynamics to consider… but to me, one of the hardest things to figure out is what to wear. There are wedding dress codes, and they can get confusing. What’s the difference between formal and semi-formal? What does black tie optional mean?

To take some of the stress out of your already busy life, we’ve rounded up the best dresses to wear to weddings this spring and summer, broken down by dress code (with maternity options as well!). We’ve also included some of our favorite bags, shoes, and even shapewear and undergarments. Keep scrolling for your one-stop shop for all the weddings you’re attending this year:

 

Casual & Semi-Formal

Who doesn’t love a dress that can be dressed up or dressed down? From statement colors to fun floral patterns, you can’t go wrong with any of these dresses. Our top picks for casual and semi-formal dress codes are not just ideal for wedding season, but they also double as great options for other special occasions. And if you’re wondering how to amp up your outfit, accessorize with our shoe and purse suggestions below! 

pink Eyelet Side-Cutout Midi Dress
J.Crew
Eyelet Side-Cutout Midi Dress
4 colors available
sizes 00 - 24
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pink Ruffle Hem Eyelet Maxi Dress
GAP
Ruffle Hem Eyelet Maxi Dress
2 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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peach floral Tie-Back Slip Dress
Old Navy
Tie-Back Slip Dress
6 colors/patterns available
sizes XS - 4X
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Tiered Ruffle Floral Mini Dress
ASOS
Tiered Ruffle Floral Mini Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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orange and pink Tiered Midi dress
ASOS
Tiered Midi Dress
sizes 12 - 26
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Somerset Maxi Dres
Anthropologie
Somerset Maxi Dress
5 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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Peregrine Midi Dress
Anthropologie
Peregrine Midi Dress
4 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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Floral Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
ASOS
Floral Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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olive Strapless Smocked Maxi Dress
Abercrombie
Strapless Smocked Maxi Dress
2 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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Frill Wrap Maxi Satin Dress
ASOS
Frill Wrap Maxi Satin Dress
sizes 12 - 26
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blue floral Smocked Dress
J.Crew
TIe-Shoulder Smocked Dress
sizes XXS - 3X
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navy floral Bow Back Maxi Dress
Abercrombie
Bow Back Maxi Dress
6 colors available
sizes XXS - XXL
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Maternity Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
ASOS
Maternity Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress
sizes 2 - 12
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Maternity Relaxed Midi Shirt Dress
ASOS
Maternity Relaxed Midi Shirt Dress
sizes 4 - 14
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Cowl Neck Maxi Dress
Abercrombie
Cowl Neck Maxi Dress
3 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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black Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
Abercrombie
Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
3 colors available
sizes XXS - XXL
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Cocktail & Formal

Weddings are the perfect excuse to splurge on a fancy dress that you will have in your wardrobe for years to come. Treat yourself to any of these stunning cocktail and formal dresses that will have you glowing from the inside out. With fun patterns and colors to sort through, our selections are great for any outdoor (or indoor) spring and summer wedding. Plus, there’s options for the moms that prefer maxi, midi, or something in-between. 

pink halter-neck maxi dress
shopbop | ASTR the Label
Kazia Dress
sizes XS - XL
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pink Satin Cowl Midi Slip Dress
Abercrombie
Satin Cowl Midi Slip Dress
4 colors available
sizes XXS - XL
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Pink textured midaxi dress
ASOS
Rifle Bandeau Midaxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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pink Maternity Open Back Maxi Dress
ASOS
Maternity Open Back Maxi Dress
sizes 2 - 16
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ruched peach floral dress
Anthropologie
Ruched-Bodice Midi Dress
4 colors available
sizes XXS - 3X
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khaki Satin Halterneck Midi Dress
ASOS
Satin Halterneck Midi Dress
sizes 12 - 26
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green Asymmetric Satin Cocktail Dress
Nordstrom | ELLIATT
Asymmetric Satin Cocktail Dress
10 colors available
sizes XS - XL
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green Satin Pleated Maxi Dress
Abercrombie
Satin Pleated Maxi Dress
5 colors available
sizes XXS - XXL
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green High Neck Pleated Maxi Dress
ASOS
High Neck Pleated Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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green Off Shoulder Twist Midi Dress
ASOS
Off Shoulder Twist Midi Dress
4 colors available
sizes 0 - 14
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blue Ruffle-Trim Maxi Dress
J.Crew
Ruffle-Trim Maxi Dress
sizes 00 - 24
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one shoulder blue satin dress
shopbop | Elliatt
Cassini Dress
2 colors available
sizes XS - XL
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blue grey Wrap Maxi Dress
Nordstrom | STANDARDS & PRACTICES
Wrap Maxi Dress
2 colors available
sizes 1X - 3X
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blue floral tie strap midi dress
Anthropologie
Tiered A-Line Midi Dress
3 colors available
sizes 0 - 18
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purple floral Satin Cowl Midaxi Dress
ASOS
Satin Cowl Midaxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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abstract One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
ASOS
One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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Black Tie Optional & Black Tie

The idea of dressing up for a black tie occasion seems exciting at first, but deciding what to wear (and color coordinating with your significant other) can be difficult. Let us make the process a bit easier for you with our top choices for black tie and black tie optional attire. A black tie wedding in the summer can be hard to shop for, so we scoured the internet for looks that are sophisticated yet sexy—but are also colorful enough for the spring and summer seasons.

pink ruched cut out maxi dress
ASOS
Ruched Cut Out Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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rose pink evening gown
Nordstrom | After Six
Convertible Evening Gown
4 colors available
sizes 2 - 14
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coral ruffle maxi dress
ASOS
Lavish Halter Neck Maxi Dress
sizes 2 - 12
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rose off the shoulder maxi dress
ASOS
Off-the-Shoulder Drape Maxi Dress
9 colors available
sizes 0 - 12
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pink tiered ruffle maxi dress
ASOS
Tiered Ruffle Midaxi Dress
sizes 2 - 12
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orange strapless maxi dress
Anthropologie
Strapless Asymmetrical Dress
sizes XXS - 3X
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self tie waist maxi dress
ASOS
Self Tie Waist Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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green one-shoulder gown
Nordstrom | After Six
One-Shoulder Trumpet Gown
3 colors available
sizes 0 - 24
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green floral maxi dress
ASOS
Satin Cami Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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blue satin long sleeve dress
ASOS
Satin Twist Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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blue satin puff sleeve maxi dress
ASOS
Puff Sleeve Pleated Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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black floral ruffle maxi dress
ASOS
Bias Cut Maxi Dress
sizes 0 - 14
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Shoes

While you’re dancing the night away, the last thing you want to deal with are your feet hurting (although that is an indicator you’re having fun). But you don’t have to sacrifice looks for comfort with our top shoe finds. Opt for neutral-colored heels, wedges, and sandals that you can wear for any event. And to the moms who love an accent color, we’ve got you covered, too. 

tan wedge sandal
DSW | Vince Camuto
Espadrille Wedge Sandal
3 colors available
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beige sandal heel
Nordstrom | Dolce Vita
Nitro Sandal
6 colors available
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clear mule heels
Target | A New Day
Deanna Mule Heels
5 colors available
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cream wedge sandal
DSW | Crown Vintage
Jaussie Wedge Sandal
3 colors available
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braided heel sandal
Nordstrom | Dolce Vita
Paily Braided Sandal
11 colors available
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beige mule heels
Target | A New Day
Lady Mule Heels
3 colors available
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cream ankle strap heels
Nordstrom | Circus NY
Ankle Strap Sandal
9 colors available
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orchid platform strap sandal
Nordstrom | Circus NY
Platform Ankle Strap Sandal
6 colors available
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pink strap heel
Target | A New Day
Gisele Strappy Heels
5 colors available
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olive strappy sandal
Nordstrom | Jeffrey Campbell
Fluxx Sandal
8 colors available
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Bags

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I’d say bags are a close second. Whether you’re a crossbody, clutch, or tote gal—we can all agree that a purse can tie together the entire look. Inspired by spring and summertime, we have picks that are great for those that love vibrant colors, neutrals, sparkle, or fun textures. Regardless of what purse you choose, your bag will be the ultimate statement piece.

rhinestone triangle purse
Amazon
Sparkly Rhinestone Triangle Purse
12 colors available
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Faux leather hobo bag
Amazon
Faux Leather Hobo Bag
15+ colors available
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beaded pearl handbag
Amazon
Beaded Pearl Handbag
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faux-raffia clutch
J.Crew
Portofino Faux-Raffia Clutch
4 colors available
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paper straw clutch
J.Crew
Paper Straw Clutch
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orange mini chain purse
Nordstrom | House of Want
Mini Chain Clutch
9 colors available
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green knotted net clutch
Target | A New Day
Knotted Net Clutch
2 colors available
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green half-moon shaped sequin clutch
Anthropologie
Half-Moon Sequin Clutch
5 colors available
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light blue clutch
Anthropologie
The Frankie Clutch
4 colors available
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purple knot satchel
Anthropologie
Mini Knot Satchel
5 colors available
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pink beaded crochet clutch
Anthropologie
Beaded Crochet Clutch
2 colors available
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pink straw chain shoulder bag
Target | A New Day
Straw Chain Shoulder Handbag
3 colors available
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Shapewear & Undergarments

The most important thing about picking out an outfit is how confident you feel wearing it. With our shapewear and undergarment solutions, you’ll be able to rock any ‘fit with added comfort and compression. Meant for every body type, these pieces will have you feeling good (in all the right places), and there’s options that are perfect for any dress style—because the last thing you want to be doing at a wedding is adjusting your outfit all night long.

light high-waisted mid thigh short
SPANX
Oncore High-Waisted Mid Thigh Short
5 colors available
sizes XS - 3X
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tan sculpting bodysuit
SKIMS
Mid Thigh Sculpting Bodysuit
10 colors available
sizes XXS - 4X
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black maternity sculpting short
SKIMS
Maternity Mid Thigh Sculpting Short
9 colors available
sizes XXS - 5X
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black mid thigh sculpting short
SKIMS
Mid Thigh Sculpting Short
9 colors available
sizes XXS - 5X
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brown solution short
SKIMS
Solution Short
6 colors available
sizes XXS - 4X
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classic strapless bra
Third Love
24/7 Classic Strapless Bra
2 colors available
sizes 32AA - 44H
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lift & shape bra
Nood
Game Changer Lift & Shape Bra
4 colors available
sizes 1 - 4
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boob tape
Amazon
Boob Tape
9 colors available
sizes 2 inch - 3 inch
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