What Colours to Wear to a Wedding
The Prettiest Colours to Wear to a Wedding Right Now
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We all know white is a no-no when it comes to wedding guest attire (unless there's a specific theme, of course), but bright and zesty colours are an exceedingly fun choice if you're planning to wear a dress or jumpsuit to the next wedding on your calendar. While neutral shades like black, navy, tan, and grey are versatile, they can feel a bit humdrum for a celebratory event — also, depending who you're talking to, black can actually be seen as a faux pas unless it's a black-tie wedding.
Bouncy shades like lemony yellow, bubblegum pink, cerulean blue, and lime green were splashed across the Spring/Summer 2019 runways from Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Escada, Brandon Maxwell, Prabal Gurung, Valentino, and so many more. Whether you find yourself drawn to an electric shade or powdery hue, these vivid colours feel decidedly fresh for wedding season, from flowing midi dresses to tiered maxis, micro minidresses, and playful jumpsuits.
Whether you're searching for a look that's right for a casual wedding, formal affair, rustic reception, or all three, ahead, we're spotlighting six superpretty colours to wear as a wedding guest this Summer from ultrabright to toned-down shades, including a couple of new-in pieces from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's.
Blue
From bright azure to cornflower, zippier shades of blue feel fresh for a Summer occasion in place of classic navy. For an ultra-romantic spin, choose a silhouette with details like a frilled hem, puffed sleeves, lace inset, bustier neckline, or a feminine floral print.
POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress ($48, originally $64)
AMUR Viola Floral Print Dress
Mr. Larkin Penny Dress
Parker Plus Size Lorelei Dress
Self-Portrait Floral Pleated Tiered Chiffon Midi Dress
Beaufille Delaunay Dress
Doen Nima Dress
Emilia Wickstead Anderson Draped Crinkled Crepe de Chine Midi Dress
Red
Red is another controversial colour for weddings, but shades with orange undertones are suitable for a Summer wedding whether you're for a printed jumpsuit, ruffled silhouette in linen, or voluminous puffy sleeves.
POPSUGAR Wrap Jumpsuit ($68)
Wilfred Anabelle Linen Midi Dress
Rixo Evie Ruffled Floral-Print Silk Crepe de Chine Dress
Fame and Partners The Vincente Dress
Sézane Giovana Dress
Rhode Harper Smocked Printed Cotton Dress
LOFT Plus Floral Wrap Dress
Rebecca Taylor Malia Floral Bow Smocked Jumpsuit
Yellow
Yellow is one of those colours that seems intimidating, but once you've got it on, you realise how revitalizing it can feel. From lemon to daffodil, you'll feel bold and bright in one of these perfect-for-Summer shades.
WAYF Chelsea Tiered Ruffle Maxi Dress (Regular & Plus) ($99)
Eloquii One Shoulder Jumpsuit
NEED Cass Drop Shoulder Dress
Kate Spade New York Tiered Poplin Dress
OPT Vimmy Dress
Zara Dress With Ruching
Chelsea28 Plus Size Floral Off the Shoulder Tiered Dress
Mara Hoffman Diana Dress
Pink
As our one of our favourite colour-fanatic fashion girls Elle Woods famously stated, "Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed." Go bold in saturated shades like fuschia and bubblegum or go the tempered route in blush or pink lemonade.
Reformation Cabernet Dress
See By Chloé Cut-Out Dress
ASOS Design Petite Broderie Maxi Dress With Sweetheart Neckline and Puff Sleeves
Zimmermann Honour Strapless Floral-Print Linen Jumpsuit
Topshop Pink Built Up Slip Dress
Cinq a Sept Jessica Dress
Jonathan Simkhai Mixed Knit Lace Off The Shoulder Midi Dress
Green
We have '90s and early 2000's nostalgia to thank for the influx of green this season, but before you categorize this colour family as too slimy, shades like fern, emerald, and lime are exceptionally gorgeous from solids to a mix of playful prints.
& Other Stories Ruffled Floral Maxi Dress
Tanya Taylor Angie Abstract Print Pleated Midi Dress
Kitri Minka Lime Tea Dress
Eliza J Floral Print Surplice V-Neck Midi Length Wrap Dress
Staud Ivy Dress
Cynthia Rowley Freida Puff Sleeve Dress
Whistles Omana Silk Blossom Dress
Purple
Purple is a colour that frequently gets left behind red, blue, and pink, but this season's shades of iris, magenta, amethyst, and lilac are far too lovely to pass up.
Keepsake Secure Dress ($195)
