What to Wear to a Wedding: 21 Wedding Guest Dresses For Every Dress Code

Wedding dress codes can vary from black tie to beach casual, making deciding what to wear very tricky. Check out these 21 ideas and you are sure to look your best -- whatever the dress code!

Black Tie

A formal wedding is a great opportunity to don a sweeping floor-length gown.

Wear a burgundy chiffon evening dress and you'll ooze class and sophistication. Feeling brave? Spice up this look by wearing silver leather pumps.

Dress in a navy evening dress to look outrageously gorgeous.

For a look that's sophisticated and magazine-worthy, choose a black floral evening dress. Why not take a more casual approach with footwear and complete your outfit with black suede heeled sandals?

Semi-Formal

If the dress code for a wedding is semi-formal or isn't specified, an elegant pencil or shift dress will do the trick.

A white and blue floral shift dress will add serious style to your current off-duty wardrobe. Tan leather pumps tie the outfit together.

Opt for a hot pink party dress and you'll be the definition of polish.

For a look that's polished and steal-worthy, dress in an orange shift dress. All you need now is a good pair of black and gold leather heeled sandals.

Casual

Even if the bride and groom have opted for a laid-back dress code, it doesn't mean you can stroll in wearing jeans and a t-shirt (unless an invitation clearly says you can). You still want to look polished and festive. A simple but elegant shift or fit-and-flare dress will fit the bill.

Turn every head in the room in a yellow lace fit and flare dress. Our favorite of a great number of ways to complement this outfit is with yellow leather heeled sandals.

Dress in a pink lace shift dress and you'll put together a proper and classy getup.

If you like functional ensembles, reach for a light blue skater dress. Bump up this whole ensemble by sporting a pair of beige studded leather pumps.

Beach Chic

A romantic flowy maxi dress is perfect for beachside nuptials.

Who said you can't make a fashion statement with a casual ensemble? Draw the attention in an orange maxi dress.

Rock a hot pink floral maxi dress to create an interesting and modern-looking casual outfit. Puzzled as to how to round off? Complete your outfit with a pair of black and white check leather heeled sandals to amp up the wow factor.

Rock a mustard maxi dress to assemble an everyday ensemble that's full of charisma and character. A pair of beige suede ballerina shoes is a great pick to finish this ensemble.

Rustic Elegance

If an invitation specifies a dress code that’s “bohemian” or “rustic”, think muted colors, romantic prints and lightweight fabrics.

Dress in a light blue floral skater dress for a classy yet relaxed casual look. Feeling venturesome? Change things up a bit by sporting white leather heeled sandals.

Make a pink chiffon party dress your outfit choice to create a proper and classy look. Our favorite of an infinite number of ways to finish this ensemble is tan leather heeled sandals.

Reach for a mint floral evening dress - this look is bound to make an entrance. Play down the classiness of this outfit by finishing off with white leather heeled sandals.

Modern Vintage

If a wedding is inspired by the Roaring 20s, you can't go wrong with a beaded dress.

Make a navy beaded cami dress your outfit choice to create an absolutely stylish and current casual outfit.

Consider wearing a grey embellished evening dress for a classic silhouette.

For an outfit that's super easy but can be smartened up or dressed down in a ton of different ways, rock a yellow beaded shift dress. A pair of white leather heeled sandals will be the perfect addition to this look.

Retro Inspired

If the wedding theme is the 50’s pin-up style, a bright fit and flare dress is a nice option.

Master casual look in a yellow floral skater dress. Take this look in a more elegant direction by slipping into a pair of tan leather pumps.

Rock a hot pink horizontal striped skater dress to feel confident and look stylish. Balance out this outfit with a classier kind of shoes, such as this pair of black suede pumps.

For a look that's absolutely steal-worthy, reach for a burgundy fit and flare dress. When it comes to footwear, this getup is completed well with white and red leather pumps.

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