Autumn weddings are upon us, and if you’re looking for a wedding guest dress, I’ve got you covered.
A wedding guest dress is always one of the most fun outfits to plan, as besides wearing white, or of course outshining the bride, the fashion world really is your oyster. It’s the perfect excuse to buy that piece you’ve had your eye on – and maybe wouldn’t get chance to wear otherwise.
Whether you want to go with a classic floral dress, chic polka dots or trending pastels, I’ve found all of the best options to shop for the 2025 season.
When it comes to wedding guest dressing, floral prints, pastel hues and satin styles are always popular choices. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with options, I spoke to fashion insider and recent bride Olivia Miller (@oliviamiller) (whose amazing outfits I always want to emulate) to help you choose what to shop for wedding season.
How I chose the best wedding guest outfits
- Brands: I’ve only included labels loved and trusted by the HELLO! Shopping Team. These are the brands I look to when shopping for occasionwear.
- Style: From cascading ruffles to slim-fitting styles, asymmetric hems made for easy movement and statement sleeves, I’ve chosen a variety of cuts so there is something for everyone.
- Budget: Equally, everyone has a different budget, so I’ve included a couple of high-end pieces as well as prices as low as £69.
Floral wedding guest dresses
Florals will always be a classic choice, particularly for countryside marquees and church weddings. They work all year round, with dark florals popular in autumn/winter and light florals coming into their own in the summer season.
Rixo Amina Midi Dress
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Made from a luxe crepe fabric, this rose print Rixo number isn’t just stunning, it’s comfortable and lightweight. It features chic lace trims and has shirred cuffs. Ideal for any autumn/winter event, you’ll wear this long after the nuptials.
Pretty Lavish Petula Batwing Scarf Maxi Dress
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Pretty Lavish’s floral dress is designed with voluminous batwing sleeves and falls to an elegant maxi length. The flowing piece is so flattering and features scarf detail for a very modern touch.
Rat & Boa Sorrento Dress
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Rat & Boa do the most amazing dresses, so if you’re shopping for one you’ll wear on repeat, this is it. Made from cupro chiffon that feels like silk, it has a small train with a finger loop and adjustable straps for the perfect fit.
Silk & satin wedding guest dresses
For a fail-safe style, choose a satin or silk dress in a simple silhouette. If you like, amp things up with your accessories – think an embellished bag or statement jewellery.
Mango Asymmetrical Satin Dress
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Ideal for an autumn or winter wedding, this satin Mango dress features asymmetric sleeves and flattering pleating at the neck. Falling to a maxi length, it has a figure-skimming cut.
Reiss Rochelle Dress
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With its gold hue and classic cut, this Reiss dress could work for weddings all year round. Made from fluid satin, it has a slip style silhouette with a subtle slit, and features beautiful embroidery.
Reformation Casette Silk Dress
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Sage green is beautiful for every season and Reformation’s tactile Casette dress is luxuriously made from 100% silk. The midi dress is slim fitting with a cowl neckline and side ruching.
Pastel wedding guest dresses
From soft pink to butter yellow, pastels were all over the runway for autumn/winter 2025 and they’re wedding guest perfection.
Topshop Long Sleeve Ruffle Maxi Dress
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Topshop just made its big comeback and this butter yellow maxi dress is beautiful for a late summer wedding. Featuring ruffles, a scarf neckline, and flared sleeves, it’s playful and flattering.
Victoria Beckham Asymmetric Ruffled Midi Dress
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This Victoria Beckham dress is an investment you’ll keep forever. Cut with a slim fit and lightly gathered along the hip, it’s so flattering. It’s made from soft pink crepe and falls to an asymmetric midi hem for easy movement.
Whistles Tie Back Maxi Dress
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This Whistles maxi dress comes in a beautiful power blue shade with a minimal, effortless cut. It features a tie back and fitted full-length silhouette. I’d style it with metallic silver accessories.
Polka dot dresses
Playful and sophisticated, a polka dot print is popular with royal ladies. It’s a timeless choice.
M&S Polka Dot Floral Corset Midi Skater Dress
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Marks & Spencer just dropped this polka dot midi and it’s perfect if you’re looking for understated but stylish occasionwear. The classic piece comes with a modern corset-style bodice and a chic square neckline. Made from 100% pure cotton, it’s lightweight and breathable, too.
Phase Eight Nicola Spot Dress
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Adorned in polka dots and featuring puff sleeves and feminine ruffle detail, Phase Eight’s Nicola midi dress is a beautiful choice for a wedding. Reviews say it’s elegant and comfortable.
Nobody’s Child Polka Dot Ruffle Lyndsey Midi Dress
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This simple polka dot dress by Nobody’s Child features a V-neckline, short flutter sleeves and an underbust seam – all of which are designed to flatter your figure.
Meet the expert
Olivia is a London based influencer and content creator. She shares outfit inspiration for every occasion, plus tips on how to maximise your wardrobe with her engaged following of over 600k followers, through Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. A fan of classic styling, great tailoring and statement accessories, she makes simple looks feel more interesting and elevated.
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