Wedding Guest Lookbook Guide: What to Wear to a Wedding

Attending a wedding soon and not sure what to wear? Look no further – our Wedding Guest Lookbook Guide has all the inspiration and tips you need to look and feel your best, no matter the dress code. From an elegant vineyard gown to a chic summer beach dress, we’ve got you covered!

Finding the perfect wedding guest outfit can be tricky. You'll be eating and dancing the night away and, as a guest, you want to look and feel your best! So it's important to choose an outfit that's both stylish and comfortable. Here are a few wedding guest outfits we put together for upcoming weddings.

The Vivian Dress is the perfect wedding guest dress choice for a vineyard wedding in Napa Valley, blending charm with sophisticated details. Featuring playful pleats and delicate scalloped edges on each tier, this dress adds a feminine touch that dances with every step. The Vivian Dress ensures luxurious comfort and breathability, making it an ideal pick for a stylish and comfortable celebration in the California heat.

This wedding guest dress style is also great for other cocktail events. As an elegant tiered a-line dress, not only is it stylish and comfortable, but it is extremely flattering. The Vivian Dress features a fitted bodice that gradually flares out from the waist to form a gentle, widening shape, making it  versatile for any shape. Whether you’re looking for petite wedding guest dresses or plus-size wedding guest dresses, this style is sure to suit you. 

Pair it with a lightweight rattan bag, such as the fan-favorite Ida Bag, to add an effortless flair to your outfit. Add pearl accessories such as a pearl-embellished hair barrette and delicate faux pearl drop earrings for a feminine touch. Go for comfortable yet stylish shoes with a pearl detailed heel  to tie it all together. 

New England is renowned for its charm, history, and romance. Whether the wedding is taking place in a rustic barn, a stately mansion, or in a sophisticated ballroom, you will need an outfit that complements the timeless allure of picturesque towns like Newport, Boston, and Burlington.

Late summer in New England is also a transitional period between a comfortable warm day, to a crisp and cool evening. So finding the perfect dress can be tricky!

The Olivia Midi Length Dress with Ruffles is the epitome of the perfect late summer New England wedding guest dress. This long-sleeved, fitted midi dress offers timeless elegance with its unique back button detailing and charming ruffle bottom. Crafted from 100% cotton, it ensures comfort and breathability, perfect for a warm summer evening turning cool with the night. The yellow dress features a captivating wildflower hand block print that creates beautiful late summer and early fall hues, making it perfect for this time of year. With the added convenience of pockets and a graceful silhouette, the Olivia Dress seamlessly blends charm with modern romance, ensuring you both look and feel fabulous as a wedding guest.

Pro Tip: The Olivia dress is also a perfect autumn or winter wedding guest dress. With its versatile fabric and long sleeves, this is a dress you will be reaching for again and again all year long! Not only that, but the contouring bodice and flared hem will make you feel glamorous at any event.

Charleston is a captivating blend of historic charm and Southern hospitality. With its cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and picturesque waterfront views, you’ll want to choose a look that lives up to this vibrant Southern scene.

The Melissa Scoop Neck with Eyelet Blouse with the coordinating Tanya Skirt is the perfect choice that perfectly captures the city’s Southern charm, during a summer brunch wedding. This sleeveless top features a flattering scoop neckline and a European-inspired eyelet design that adds a subtle cap sleeve effect, perfect for a romantic elegant look. The Tanya skirt adds that extra Charleston charm to complete the look.

To add in all the details, tie in pops of pink with your accessories using subtle colorful earrings such as this cute pair of rose quartz earrings and this rose quartz cuff bracelet. Finish your look with the top-selling Graca rattan handbag and a classic nude block heel, and you will be all ready to go!

Pro Tip: For a brunch wedding in the south opt for a shorter hem with a comfortable fit. To stay cool  during the summer heat, wear a lightweight, breathable fabric like cotton. A floral print cotton dress is especially fitting for a morning or early afternoon event. Ultimately, choose an outfit that respects the occasion’s formality while still embracing the relaxed nature of a brunch wedding.

Our perfect wedding guest dress pick is the Anita Off the Shoulder Dress Our new Douro hand block print, designed with warm summer vibes in mind, complements the beautiful shores of the Bahamas Islands. The delicate crochet lace adds that romantic touch you need for a wedding. Its flattering silhouette and convenient back buttons make it easy to wear and adjust, perfect for transitioning from a day of sun to a romantic dinner at night. The 100% cotton fabric ensures breathability and comfort, essential for the warm weather.

The real charm of this dress lies in its convertible sleeves, which offers versatility to transition between the ceremony and reception. Wear this as an off-the-shoulders dress for a breezy, laid-back look that matches the island ceremony atmosphere, or pull them up for a more classic, elegant style perfect for a formal dinner. 

Pair it with strappy sandals, statement earrings and our new Alice pearl clutch, all featuring pearl details to tie the look together. Top it off with the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheiroso 68 for a feminine beach scent. 

Pro Tip: For a beach wedding guest look in the Bahamas, the perfect dress embodies effortless elegance and breezy comfort, so the details you’ll want to look for are a vibrant dress color that contrasts against the tropical beach. Most importantly, choose something with a lightweight and breathable material, ensuring you stay comfortable while enjoying a day in the sun.

Understanding the wedding guest dress code is crucial. Typically, the invitation will indicate whether it is a black-tie, semi-formal, or casual event. It gets tricky, though. Within each category, there are hundreds of styles to choose from!

For black-tie weddings, opt for a maxi wedding guest dress with a sophisticated look, like the loved Katarina dress. Choose a wedding guest dress with long sleeves, like the must have Susanna dress, for cooler weather, or our fan favorite Inez dress, a sleeveless wedding guest dress, for warmer weather.

Cocktail wedding guest dresses are perfect for semi-formal events. Look for a sophisticated style that can be dressed up or down. 

For a wedding with a casual dress-code, opt for a more slip on sundress, like our vibrant Samantha dress, or a nice blouse with a skirt or pants is suitable. 

Consider shopping for a comfortable a-line wedding guest dress, like our customer favorite Bianca dress. The a-line dress shape is a timeless and versatile wardrobe staple that flatters a variety of body shapes.

 Additionally, a dainty floral pattern for a softer romantic look, or a bold color for a wow factor will make you feel like the best dressed wedding guest.

Whether you're celebrating in a vineyard in Napa Valley, embracing the charm of a New England evening, enjoying a brunch in Charleston, or soaking up the sun at a beach wedding in the Bahamas, we have the perfect dress for every occasion.