Wedding season is upon us. If your calendar is full of spring and summer celebrations, it’s time to plan your looks — and we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up the best wedding guest dresses that hit on this year’s biggest trends, from polka dots and pastel palettes to boho maxi lengths — for every wedding dress code.
Whether you’re dressing for a black-tie affair, cocktail party, casual outdoor celebration, or destination location, these fresh minis, midis, and gowns will land you on the best-dressed guest list. Ahead, peruse 28 spring dresses for every nuptial vibe.
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Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses
A formal dress code doesn’t mean you have to default to black — especially in the bright, cheery days of spring. Instead, embrace the season with floor-length gowns in soft pastels like pale yellow and sage green (big 2026 color trends). Take it up a notch with fresh details like detachable scarves and 3-D rosettes. Or, keep it elegant with dark colors in breezy silhouettes that are just as versatile as black, but slightly more unexpected.
Show Me Your Mumu Jodie Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Elliatt Diamante Tiered High-Low Georgette Gown
ELLIATT Diamante Tiered High-Low Georgette Gown, $, available at Nordstrom
BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown
BHLDN Amelia Deep-V Flutter-Sleeve Satin A-Line Gown, $, available at Anthropologie
Reformation Lilibeth Silk Dress
Reformation Lilibeth Silk Dress, $, available at Reformation
Yellow The Label Clemence Cutout Dress
Yellow The Label Clemence Cutout Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Lulus Floral Cowl Sash Maxi Dress
Lulus Floral Cowl Sash Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Lilly Pulitzer Anasophia Maxi Dress
Lilly Pulitzer Anasophia Maxi Dress, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses
Cocktail attire strikes the perfect balance between formal and fun, giving you plenty of room to play with silhouettes, fabrics, and hemlines (yes, minis are fair game!). For the spring, standout details are taking center stage — think halter and one-shoulder necklines, frilly skirts, and embellishments. From bold colors to delicate appliqués, these touches will have you party-ready from day to night.
Nigel Preston Soho Wrap Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Quince Washable Stretch Silk High Neck Midi Dress
Quince Washable Stretch Silk High Neck Midi Dress, $, available at Quince
City Chic Plus Sunset Ombre Print Pleat Maxi Dress
City Chic Plus Sunset Ombre Print Pleat Maxi Dress, $, available at City Chic
J.Crew Embellished Shift Dress
J.Crew Embellished Shift Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Abercrombie & Fitch Bra-Free Strapless Hardware Maxi Dress
Abercrombie & Fitch Bra-Free Strapless Hardware Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Eloquii Plus Halter Neck Satin Maxi Dress
Eloquii Plus Halter Neck Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Wilfred Engage Dress
Wilfred Engage Dress, $, available at Aritzia
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
If the dress code calls for casual attire, you can get away with wearing ultra-comfortable (and super-versatile) styles that you can re-wear for other occasions. Whether you’re headed to a garden party or a vineyard ceremony, flowy mini, midi, and maxi dresses in airy linens, cottons, chiffons, and ruched fabrics as well as bold prints like polka dots and florals are the move. And the best part? Your favorite nap and milkmaid dresses from last summer are still RSVP-ready.
Zara Mini Polka Dot Dress, $, available at Zara
Old Navy Fit & Flare Sleeveless Linen-Blend Midi Dress
Old Navy Fit & Flare Sleeveless Linen-Blend Midi Dress, $, available at Old Navy
Dôen Melie Dress
Dôen Melie Dress, $, available at Dôen
Everlane Tie-Neck Dress in Stretch Linen
Everlane Tie-Neck Dress in Stretch Linen, $, available at Everlane
Tuckernuck Sorbet Colorblock Stretch Taffeta Gigi Mini Dress
Tuckernuck Sorbet Colorblock Stretch Taffeta Gigi Mini Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Kimchi Blue Keepsake Tie-Front Smocked Cotton Maxi Dress
Kimchi Blue Keepsake Tie-Front Smocked Cotton Maxi Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Damson Madder Taffeta Elina Midi Dress
Damson Madder Taffeta Elina Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Destination & Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
Destination weddings call for chic, sun-soaked style — and what better way to embrace the season than with tropical prints (think: palm leaves), fruit-inspired palettes (trending persimmon anyone?), and textured fabrics (like linen and latticework). Whether you’re celebrating in Maine or on the Amalfi Coast (especially if it’s seaside nuptial), complement the stunning scenery with these colorful and flowy frocks.
Never Fully Dressed Star Fawn Sophie Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Norma Kamali Convertible Dress
Norma Kamali Convertible Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Arrange Curve Lattice Hand Woven Fringed Hem Midi Dress
Arrange Curve Lattice Hand Woven Fringed Hem Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Farm Rio Sand Hilo Stripes Maxi Dress
Farm Rio Sand Hilo Stripes Maxi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Sézane Lua Dress
Sézane Lua Dress, $, available at Sézane
H&M Smocked-Waist Poplin Dress
H&M Smocked-Waist Poplin Dress, $, available at H&M
Faithful Layered Gathered Linen and Crepe Maxi Dress
Faithful Layered Gathered Linen and Crepe Maxi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses
A formal dress code doesn’t mean you have to default to black — especially in the bright, cheery days of spring. Instead, embrace the season with floor-length gowns in soft pastels like pale yellow (a big color trend) and sage green. Take it up a notch with fresh details like puff sleeves and 3-D rosettes. Or, lean into the “new neutrals” trend with an earthy, elegant Mocha Mousse hue that’s just as versatile as classic black but slightly more unexpected.
Show Me Your Mumu Lisa Maxi Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Mare Mare Bree Puff-Sleeve V-Neck Satin Slip Midi Dress
Mare Mare Bree Puff-Sleeve V-Neck Satin Slip Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Reformation Chime Dress
Reformation Chime Dress, $, available at Reformation
Coperni Asymmetric Flower Maxi Dress
Coperni Asymmetric Flower Maxi Dress, $, available at SSENSE
Sir Serene Scarf Dress
Sir Serene Scarf Dress, $, available at Sir
Retrofete Sylvia Dress
Retrofete Sylvia Dress, $, available at Revolve
Rick Owens Hollywood Athena Arrowhead Maxi Dress
Rick Owens Hollywood Athena Arrowhead Maxi Dress, $, available at SSENSE
Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses
Cocktail attire strikes the perfect balance between formal and fun, giving you plenty of room to play with silhouettes, fabrics, and hemlines (yes, minis are fair game!). For the spring, standout details are taking center stage — think halter and one-shoulder necklines, frilly skirts, and florals (groundbreaking, we know). From a bold all-over print (like trending polka dots) to delicate appliqués, these touches will have you party-ready from day to night.
Mango Asymmetrical Floral Dress, $, available at Mango
Aje Genesis One-Shoulder Ruffled Shirred Muslin Mini Dress
Aje Genesis One-Shoulder Ruffled Shirred Muslin Mini Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Showpo Marlette Midi Dress
Showpo Marlette Midi Dress, $, available at Showpo
Rixo Rose Midi Dress
RIXO Rose Midi Dress, $, available at Rixo
Free People Botanical Maxi Dress
Free People Botanical Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
BHLDN Nicoletta One-Shoulder Scarf Satin Midi Dress
BHLDN Nicoletta One-Shoulder Scarf Satin Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Dôen Merla Dress
Dôen Merla Dress, $, available at Dôen
Casual Wedding Guest Dresses
If the dress code calls for casual attire, you can get away with wearing ultra-comfortable (and super-versatile) styles that you can re-wear for other occasions. Whether you’re headed to a garden party or a vineyard ceremony, flowy mini, midi, and maxi dresses in airy linens, cottons, and chiffons are the move. And the best part? Your favorite nap and milkmaid dresses from last summer are still RSVP-ready.
Damson Madder Mia Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Hill House Home The Scarlett Nap Dress
Hill House Home The Scarlett Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Tuckernuck Cotton Eyelet Moria Dress
Tuckernuck Cotton Eyelet Moria Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Zara ZW Collection Short Ruffled Dress, $, available at Zara
J.Crew Smocked-waist V-neck Dress
J.Crew Smocked-waist V-neck Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Asos Design Curve Ruched Waist Bengaline Midi Dress
ASOS DESIGN Curve Ruched Waist Bengaline Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Wilfred Engage Dress
Wilfred Engage Dress, $, available at Aritzia
Destination & Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
Destination weddings call for chic, sun-soaked style — and what better way to embrace the season than with tropical prints (think: palm leaves) and sunset-inspired palettes (trending marigold)? Whether you’re celebrating on the Amalfi Coast, Hawaii, or the Caribbean (and especially if it’s seaside), complement the stunning scenery with these colorful and flowy frocks.
Wayf Josefina Scarf Print Linen Blend Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Farm Rio Bananart 3D Bodice Midi Dress
Farm Rio Bananart 3D Bodice Midi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Staud Phare Mini Dress
Staud Phare Mini Dress, $, available at Staud
Eloquii Printed Flower Maxi Dress
Eloquii Printed Flower Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Never Fully Dressed Deia Dress
Never Fully Dressed Deia Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Celandine Hibiscus Cutwork Cotton Midi Dress
Celandine Hibiscus Cutwork Cotton Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Alemais Papaya Smocked Printed Linen Midi Dress
Alemais Papaya Smocked Printed Linen Midi Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
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