Looking for the perfect wedding guest dress? We have some suggestions.
Wedding season might traditionally fall in the summer months, but after years of rescheduled nuptials and diaries filling up quickly, wedding guest outfit planning is now pretty much a year-round activity. If you’re on the hunt for some amazing wedding-ready looks, let us narrow things down a little bit for you by sharing the brands that always deliver when it comes to beautiful, but comfortable, occasionwear.
Our list includes some labels you’re likely to spot at any British wedding, such as Rixo and Self-Portrait. But we’ve also added some lesser-known names into the mix if you’re hoping to discover something new. This includes The Own Studio, which, despite technically catering to brides and bridesmaids, creates beautiful silk separates in plenty of elegant colours that you can also wear as a guest. We also love Franks and Omnes, two small London labels with a focus on sustainable practices.
We’ve found dresses in rust, navy and emerald green are perfect for any winter wedding, and of course, there are some summery dress options in the mix for this year and beyond.Let us help you find the perfect wedding outfit via the 12 brands we love below.
Rixo likely needs no introduction to our readers, as it has become the unofficial outfitter of British weddings since launching in 2015. Rixo’s printed midi dresses are, quite simply, unrivalled.
Blue and white always make for a classic colourway.
I love the collar on this midi.
Such a gorgeous print clash.
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The Own Studio technically caters to brides and bridesmaids with a sleek and modern aesthetic. However, we love how the silk separates can also be worn as a wedding guest or to any elegant evening event.
A refined take on the slip.
Pair this top with the matching skirt or tonal wide-leg trousers.
A gorgeous shade of pink.
Franks dresses are handmade and made to order, and this small London label is committed to reducing waste and slowing down the fashion cycle. The designs are incredibly beautiful, too.
Who said minidresses don’t work for weddings?
This dress is all about the sleeves.
Tiered skirts always look elegant.
Self-Portrait is another label that makes special design-led pieces more accessible with its contemporary price point. It has expanded beyond the lace dresses that made the brand famous and has an option for every type of wedding dress code.
This feels so modern.
You can’t go wrong with floral prints for a wedding.
I’m into the fitted silhouette of this dress.
Australian label Aje creates “wow” dresses but uses interesting colours and cut-out details to give an edge to pretty princess pieces. This is a brand that’s only going to get bigger and bigger.
Cut-outs are a key dress trend for 2022.
The colour, the sleeves, the cut-outs—I’m in love!
This would look so sweet styled with bow-adorned flats.
Omnes is another London-based label that is committed to sustainable practices, and it’s known for its colourful satin slip and wrap dresses in pretty hues and floral prints.
Mesh is a must-try fabrication this season.
Stylish people keep wearing this specific shade of tangerine.
This beautiful print also comes in a long-sleeve iteration.
Victoria Beckham is a go-to for classic, but beautiful, evening dresses, making it a no-brainer choice for wedding guest dresses. If you can afford to spend £1000 on a dress, you can’t go wrong with Victoria Beckham.
A very cool take on wedding guest style.
This shade of mint would look so chic styled with cream, navy and pink.
Just add gold statement earrings.
The brand first began gaining momentum back in 2017 when the likes of Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley, as well as a legion of high-profile influencers, all wore the brand’s Festival dress on repeat. Owing to its universally flattering shape—a simple round neck, nipped-in waist, midi-length skirt and elbow-length sleeves adorned with frilly cuffs—it’s little wonder it became an It-girl favourite.
Try styling this with a pair of trending Mary Janes.
The perfect party dress.
So cute!
Australian brand Zimmermann is a brilliant choice for any summer or abroad weddings, as it creates beautiful printed gowns that wouldn’t look out of place on a beach.
No brand does pretty prints quite like Zimmermann. Case in point: this paisley dress.
I want to be invited to a summer wedding just so I can wear this midi.
Between the neckline and the matching belt, this dress feels authentically ’50s.
British brand Ghost has had a rebrand over the past few years and now is a fashion-editor favourite for dresses under £150. You can find floral midis or expensive-looking slip dresses in soft, muted colours, making it a classic choice for bridesmaids and wedding guests.
This dress comes in so many beautiful colours, but this teal shade is my favourite.
I own this dress, and it’s an elite slip.
Another Ghost dress I own, albeit in a different colourway, and wear at any given opportunity.
Taller Marmo creates amazing silk kaftans, referencing designs from the ’70s. If you’re going to a black-tie wedding, you won’t find anything more glamorous than one of its gowns.
The dress I keep seeing on social media.
The belt makes this dress look even more premium.
Feathers? Fabulous!
Never Fully Dressed is known for vibrant, retro prints, and many of its key designs are also included in the curve selection, which goes up to a size 24.
Try clashing this dress with lime accessories.
This tile print feels so special.
This statement dress also comes in a pink and orange version.
