15 Summer Wedding Guest Dresses You’ll Wear Long After the Ceremony

With its lightweight eyelet fabric cut to an elegant, collarbone-framing fit, this versatile style from Zara is a piece you’ll cherish for years to come. After the beach wedding, wear it for a summertime date or a scenic stroll at the park.

Materials: cotton, viscose

Sizes: XS-XL

Color: black

This colorful striped dress takes the guest work out of styling the trending pattern. Pair with understated jewelry and a sleek clutch.

Material: linen

Sizes: XS-2XL

Color: green

This dreamy green gown balances out an elegant cowl neck with a slightly more daring open back for a effect that is both polished yet unstuffy.

Material: polyester

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Colors: silver sage green, poppy red, ashen and two more

“Reformation is a go-to when it comes to what to wear for the wedding season. This sunny and bright silk column dress will pair nicely against any summery backdrop— whether you’re planning to head to a beachside wedding, a dreamy outdoor garden wedding, or a far-flung European destination.” —Julie Tong, senior commerce content lead

Material: silk

Sizes: 0-10

Colors: honeyglow, sage, trieste, and porcelain

A minimalist design doesn’t have to be dull and By Malene Birger proves it. The Marc dress, available in a midnight blue, features a drop-waisted full skirt, perfect for layering under a light scarf or a linen blazer for when it gets extra chilly at night.

Material: cotton

Sizes: 2XS-XL

Color: bright ink

Posse’s the Aussie brand you need to know if you love eye-catching linens. The new Rosalie dress is cut to a swingy shift with a high neck and a low-scoop back and features the perfect vintage-style rose motif for coastal weddings and upstate getaways.

Material: linen

Sizes: 2XS-2XL

Color: rose bud

If your destination wedding travel plans have you routed to a tropical locale, you’ll need a gown that can look the part. Taller Marmo’s bumble gum pink linen-blend dress comes fringe-adorned and ready for you to dance the night away.

Materials: 57% linen, 30% viscose, 13% polyamide

Sizes: 0-16

Color: pink

Fans of gingham rejoice as the pattern which immediately calls to mind idyllic pastures and restful past times isn’t going anywhere. To transition this fall-favorite into the spring, opt for a cotton seersucker style complete with a classic square neckline and spaghetti straps.

Materials: 65% recycled poly, 35% cotton

Sizes: 2XS-2XL

Colors: noir, rouge

This black and white dress is on-trend and perfect for swanky black-tie ceremonies and breezy beach nuptials alike. Pair with a cherry red handbag and a low kitten heel.

Materials: 51% linen, 46% rayon, 3% elastane; fabric2: 83% recycled viscose, 17% polyester

Sizes: black, white

Colors: XS-XL

If the wedding destination calls for some bohemian flair, you can’t go wrong with Zimmermann’s Ascension dress, which features a floral print cotton-voile that’s been cut to a halter-neck style. Finish the look with chunky gold jewelry and a sleek gladiator sandal.

Material: cotton

Sizes: 2-12

Color: beige

J.Crew’s sheer baby blue slip is giving major early aughts vibes. If you prefer going mini for your upcoming wedding, we suggest pairing it with a thong-heeled sandal and the charm necklace you picked out with your bestie (and bride-to-be). It can be her something blue too!

Materials: 69% viscose, 31% polyamide

Sizes: 00-24

Colors: calm blue, black

Madewell’s shirred poplin maxi dress is simplicity at its finest and the style you’ll get the most wear out of post-wedding season. Wear it now with a cord necklace and a raffia flat then layered under a trench coat and with Mary Jane flats come fall.

Material: cotton

Sizes: 2XS-3X

Colors: jet black, festive red, graphic sunflowers

This voluminous maxi from Cos balances out the vibrant color with delicate pleating along the bust and slip straps. Plus, it’s made of linen, which means you’ll stay cool no matter how hot it gets. Style it with wedge sandals and your favorite sunglasses.

Material: linen

Sizes: 2-14

Colors: orange, black

“Unless the bride and groom state otherwise re: dress code, summer weddings can serve as a prime time to embrace color. This baby blue off-the-shoulder gown from Paris Georgia is simple yet statement making and constructed of a forgiving fabric that’s perfect for dancing all night long.” —Bianca Betancourt, culture editor

Materials: 92% polyester, 8% spandex

Sizes: XS-XL

Color: chalk blue

A black dress that brings the drama—respectfully, of course. Matteau’s ruched midi dress cinches at the waist for a form-flatting fit while the breezy open skirt works just as well with a pointed-toe pump as it will with a heeled sandal.

Material: cotton

Sizes: 2-10

Colors: black, blue