The Best Wedding Guest Dress Styles To Shop Now

Wedding season can be stressful. You want to look glam, but you don’t want to appear as though you’re outshining the bride and anything in the family of white, off-white or creme is a major no-no. And what about cold weather weddings? Is it even possible to look chic when the temperatures are still frigid? (Hint: wool dresses can be chic!) These days there are so many different types of weddings, too. From black tie to beach weddings, the setting and the weather are the biggest dictator of style direction. Click through our slideshow below for a look at inspiration for weddings including cocktail, cold weather, over-the-top glam and more.

The Best Wedding Guest Dresses To Shop Now

Beach Wedding

I bought this Christopher John Rogers Striped Fringed Stretch-Knit Maxi for a Miami beach wedding last month and it was perfect. Knits are a great and very forgiving fabric and this style in particular with the fringe detailing at the bottom adds a fun party element while still being sophisticated. When shopping for beach weddings fun colors work best and, of course, you'll want something you can wear with flats so pay attention to hemlines.
Black Tie Wedding

The Norma Kamali Snake Mesh-Paneled One-Shoulder Stretch Jersey Gown is a classic gown in my collection that I have worn over and over. It's a style the designer has had for years and it's comfortable while still showing off curves. Plus, it requires minimal accessorizing.
Cocktail Wedding

For cocktail weddings, sculptural looks, like the Solaca London Elia Mini Dress, hit the spot every time. Cocktail weddings are also a great time to reach for those high shine fabrics. This look packs the one-two punch.
Garden Wedding

Florals are great for garden and summer weddings. A-line cuts in a maxi style, like the Misa Alexandra Dress, work well because they can be dressed up or down to suit the vibe of the wedding.
Over-The-Top Glam Wedding

For an over-the-top glam wedding it's sequins all the way. A sleeved dress, like the Wayf Carrie Sequin Dress, is a bit harder to pull off than sleeve-less, but the disco ball vibes are pretty hard to resist.
Pregnant at a Wedding

If you find yourself pregnant at a wedding there's no need to splurge on a maternity dress you'll wear once. Instead, opt for a relaxed silhouette like this option from Kings and Tuckfield.
Casual Wedding

If you're shopping for a casual wedding, but still want to make a splash - it's all about the color. Opt for something eye catching like this bright orange look from Esse Studios.
Cold Weather Wedding

Many of us are living in cities that are still verrrry cold. If that's you, wool is your friend! Just because the temperatures are still down doesn't mean style - or hemlines - need to be. We assume there will be heating at the venue, so just focus on fabrics that give off cold weather vibes like wool. This Valentino look blends it with tweed for a sophisticated take.