34 best wedding guest dresses for 2023 (2024)

Wedding season 2023 is in full swing which means you'll need some fabulous new outfits to attend this summer's celebrations. We've done the hard work of scouring the shops to bring you a selection of gorgeous wedding guest dresses in every shade of the rainbow, alongside some real wedding inspiration from some super stylish wedding guests. From floaty pastel gowns to modern color block dresses, you're sure to find the perfect fit, whatever your style.

Neutral wedding guest dresses

Neutral colors are extremely versatile and a great choice if you have lots of events coming up and don't want to splash out on a different outfit for each one. A neutral outfit will be more subtle and can be changed up with different shoes and accessories. Neutral colors include beige, taupe, grey, cream, brown, black, and white, as well as metallics in these shades.

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Mirabella cutout evening gown - Dress the Population | Off the shoulder sequin co*cktail dress - La Femme

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Pleated one-Shoulder maxi dress - Sam Edelman | Lola floral strapless corset dress - Bardot

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Pastel wedding guest dresses

Pastels are just perfect for spring and summer weddings. Whether you choose a solid colour or pattern like florals, gingham or stripes, it's a sweet look that's elegant and polished.

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Coco midi dress - Nobody's Child | Floral one-shoulder high-low plissé gown - Mac Duggal

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Floral puff sleeve minidress - Chelsea 28 | Halter floral chiffon dress - Vince Camuto

Yellow wedding guest dresses

Nothing says summer wedding quite like a sunny yellow dress. Yellow brings sunshine, happiness and warmth, and there's a huge range of shades to suit every skin tone, from pastel lemon to ochre. It's an unexpected choice and sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

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Liv palm leaf print co*cktail dress - Kay Unger | Malina back cutout dress - Bardot

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Orange wedding guest dresses

Uplifting, adventurous and creative, orange is a fun choice and super flattering for darker skin tones. Whether you choose a bold color block dress or vibrant floral pattern, an orange gown is sure to make a style statement.

Mambo pleated floral-print cotton-poplin midi dress - Agua by Agua Bendita | Brennie belted metallic lamé midi dress - Costarellos

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Ottilie cut-out poplin dress - Anthropologie | Floral halter neck chiffon maxi dress - Eliza J

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Embellished floral-print silk crepe de chine dress - Camilla | Sathya ruffled floral-print georgette midi dress - Rixo

Pink wedding guest outfits

Forever a wedding favorite, pink is always a fabulous choice for your wedding guest dress. Viva Magenta is the Pantone Color of 2023 and everywhere in the shops, taking over from blush pink in popularity, which can wash out pale skin tones.

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Kachel one-sleeve ruffle midi dress - Anthropologie | Somerset cutwork maxi dress - Anthropologie

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Off-the-shoulder scuba crepe trumpet gown - Xscape | Luxe puff sleeve dress - ASOS

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Flutter sleeve tiered chiffon maxi dress - Komarov | Floral pleated tulle gown - ML Monique Lhuillier

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Purple wedding guest outfit ideas

From regal and luxurious mullberry to playful and delicate lavender, purple is alluring for its rarity and air of mystery.

Margot organza midi dress - Selected Femme | Venice lace-trimmed floral-print crepe de chine midi dress - Rixo

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Strapless train mini dress - Anthropologie | Leisure Onda satin midi dress - Max Mara

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Blue wedding guest outfit ideas

Flattering for every hair color and skin tone, blue is a clean, fresh color that's just perfect for summer weddings (particularly those by the coast!). From delicate floral patterns and toile de jouy, to gingham, stripes and classic white spots on navy, there are so many options to style blue in your own way.

Nina belted printed jaquard midi dress - Cefinn | Belted cutout pleated chiffon midi dress - Self Portrait

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Sleeper Atlanta linen midi dress - Anthropologie | Nicolette printed woven midi dress - Rixo

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Juney puff sleeve cotton faux wrap dress - Lilly Pulitzer | Tea gardens satin maxi dress - Lulus

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Green wedding guest dresses

Considered to be nature's neutral, green is an incredibly versatile dress color that works well in any setting. Try on lots of different shades to see what suits you, from earthy sage and olive hues to vibrant tones like emerald, jade, kelly green and lime.

Floral-print silk-georgette kaftan - Meng | Cut-out embroidered cotton and guipure lace midi dress - Self Portrait

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Bow-detailed silk-satin kaftan - Halpern | High Tide open-back ruffled floral-print linen midi dress - Zimmermann

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