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While the bride may be the star of the wedding, there’s no reason you can’t feel chic and beautiful in a dress that conforms to the dress code. From breezy outdoor wedding guest dresses to chic cocktail styles to black-tie gowns, there are amazing options for every style and setting this spring wedding season.
If you have killed wedding invitations sitting on your table like Usyou’re probably wondering how you can navigate all kinds of clothing without buying a new wardrobe. Well, you’re in luck because we’ve found 18 solid wedding guest outfits that are perfect for every occasion imaginable, whether the invitation calls for a humid backyard beach or a glamorous black-tie night. Shop our top picks below from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom, Macy’s and more.
18 Spring Wedding Dresses for Any Dress Code
Garden Parties and Outdoor Weddings
1. What we like: Light, airy and romantic, this floral maxi dress strikes a balance between comfort and style, making it perfect for long ceremonies and dance-filled receptions. Reviewers rave about the countless compliments they get on this super flattering frock.
2. Stay Cool: This breezy wrap dress is the perfect way to brave a wet outdoor wedding, thanks to its lightweight fabric and easy, adjustable fit. Choose from spring-approved colorful schemes like lake blue, bright pink and spooky green.
3. Look Like a Designer: Get cute without the splurge in this puff-sleeve midi. The star of the Hill House Home look, this tulle dress is made for garden parties, with airy layers that won’t outlast you.
4. Seaside to Golden Hour: If beachy, sun-kissed vibes are in the dress code, you won’t want to miss this sleeveless maxi dress that comes in red, blue and green. A cotton dress stays cool and breathable on the outside, and still looks polished even in the heat of summer.
5. Fits Your Image: You can feel the pressure to go sleeveless if you don’t want to. This airy eyelet maxi dress is all about flattering, with airy sleeves and a floaty silhouette that’s perfect for warm-weather celebrations.
6. Something Green: Elegant and higher than most garden party dresses, this bow-back A-line dress has a slim, slim waist that accentuates and flatters your shape. A piece of cotton adds even a soft touch with a skirt that hits above the knee.
Cocktail and Informal Weddings
7. What we like: More than just a formal dress, this washable Quince midi is a year-round investment piece. Silk drapes well in any season, making it just as suitable for spring festivals as it is for autumn festivals.
8. Make It Your Own: Versatility is alive and well in this convertible maxi dress that lets you customize your fit from flirty to modest and somewhere in between. Abercrombie & Fitch customers rave about the forgiving fabric, stretchy fit and total flexibility.
9. So In Style: Tie-strap midi dresses are there so right now, and we own the trend in this affordable dress from Lulus. From chic toilet blue and white to formal black, you’ll find your best look in this layered midi.
10. Bust-Enhance: This satin flutter-sleeve midi dress continues to sell out, and it’s no wonder why. It shows your upper half while diving in the middle.
11. Forgiveness: Keep it chic, simple and romantic in this side slit midi dress from Nordstrom. Customers call it feminine, flattering and flattering, and it’s easy to understand the hype once you see it on.
12. Statement Maker: We’d be hard-pressed to write a list about the top wedding guest dresses and not include Adrianna Papell. The high-end designer knocks it out of the park with this beaded boat-neck dress that pairs intricate floral beading with a plunging silhouette.
13. The Beauty of Time: This cap-sleeve maxi dress from Reformation has a great vintage look. Whether you opt for a timeless solid or a fresh floral print, the piece stands out with its scoop neckline, drop waist and beautiful flared skirt.
Black-Tie and Formal Weddings
14. What we like: Fair warning: You might get more compliments than the bride in this V-neck cap-sleeve gown from Eliza J. Stunning. Bright and decorated with a spring floral pattern, it’s the kind of dress that turns heads the moment you walk in.
15. Best Alternatives: Black tie dresses are pricey, so this open gown feels like a rare find. A black dress brings a refined, floor-length look that feels more expensive than it actually is.
16. Choose a Plus Size: No one will believe you when you tell them you got this off-the-shoulder plus size dress from Amazon. Reviewers appreciate the arm coverage, flattering fit and premium design.
17. Flattering All: For a silhouette that flatters every angle of your body, you’ll want this long-sleeved dress from Wayf. From the back to the hem to the middle section, the ruching technique is smooth and shapely in all the right places.
18. Persistent Vision: The most understated dresses have a way of stealing the spotlight at black tie weddings. This sleeveless gown does just that with its slim body and flowing skirt. It goes best with prominent heels, if you ask Us.
