There are so many questions surrounding wedding dress codes [1]. Is it appropriate to wear a short dress? Are you allowed to wear something sparkly? And what exactly is the deal with wearing white [2]? While figuring out what to wear to your friend's wedding can seem impossible, we've gotten into the groove of things over the years, thanks to all of the weddings we've attended.
From lace midi dresses that are simple yet elegant enough for a backyard wedding [3] to shimmery gowns that are perfect for an upscale soirée, we're showing you some of the most flattering wedding guest dresses we can't get enough of. Read on to see some of our favourites and shop similar styles, too.
Self-Portrait Floral Embroidered Midi Dress
Self-Portrait Floral Embroidered Midi Dress [5] ($297)
Mango Metallic Gown
Mango Metallic Gown [6] ($100)
H&M V-neck Wrap Dress
H&M V-neck Wrap Dress [7] ($70)
Oscar de la Renta Floral Print Midi Dress
Oscar de la Renta Floral Print Midi Dress [8] ($2,590)
Zara Floral Print Dress
Zara Floral Print Dress [9] ($70)
ML Monique Lhuillier Floral Print Mikado Dress
ML Monique Lhuillier Floral Print Mikado Dress [10] ($695)
Hemant and Nandita Long Dress
Hemant and Nandita Long Dress [11] ($510)
Forever 21 Plus Size Sheeny Sleeveless Cocoon Maxi Dress
Forever 21 Plus Size Sheeny Sleeveless Cocoon Maxi Dress [12] ($42)
Markarian Dashwood Floral-Jacquard Gown
Markarian Dashwood Floral-Jacquard Gown [13] ($2,895)
Caroline Constas Amelia Gown
Caroline Constas Amelia Gown [14] ($895)
Self Portrait Abstract Triangle Lace Dress
Self Portrait Abstract Triangle Lace Dress [15] ($470)
Zimmermann Ninety-Six Swing Dress
Zimmermann Ninety-Six Swing Dress [16] ($995)
Zara Long Printed Dress
Zara Long Printed Dress [17] ($70)
alice + olivia Delora Dress
alice + olivia Delora Dress [18] ($330)
Reformation Tropics Dress
Reformation Tropics Dress [19] ($248)
Huishan Zhang Luna Embroidered Tie Front Gown
Huishan Zhang Luna Embroidered Tie Front Gown [20] ($1,960)
Johanna Ortiz Tiered Dress
Johanna Ortiz Tiered Dress [21] ($1,850)
Needle & Thread Dreamers Lace Gown
Needle & Thread Dreamers Lace Gown [22] ($579)
Chloé Scarf Detail Silk Dress
Chloé Scarf Detail Silk Dress [23] ($2,967)
Zara Floral Print Dress
Zara's Floral Print Dress [24] ($50)
ROCOCO SAND Long Dress
ROCOCO SAND Long Dress [25] ($469)
Torrid Burgundy Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress
Torrid Burgundy Lace Off Shoulder Maxi Dress [26] ($77, originally $129)