43 wedding guest dresses you'll definitely want to wear again (and again and again) (2024)

Getting organised ahead of the summer wedding season? Check out Stories' killer floral midi. This baby doll style is so sweet with its flattering midi hemline, square neckline and tie-bow straps. We'll be wearing ours with a pair of Mary Janes.

If you live by the mantra 'the bigger the better', you'll love the sleeves on this Nobody's Child midi dress. This gorge satin style turns to reveal an open back fastened with an oversized bow. Not feeling the green? It's also available in emerald, pink and floral print.

Trust Zara to always provide the goods for us wedding guests on a budget. We can't believe this gorge floral satin dress is under £20 in the brand's end of season sale. Run, don't walk.

Sometimes the simplest of silhouettes are the most effective, and that definitely rings true for this Amanda Uprichard dress. We're obsessed with the colour blocking – you can never go wrong with a red and pink combo.

A great choice for wedding guests and bridesmaids alike, this Boden number is defined by its romantic high neck, tie-bow back and floor-skimming hemline. Shorter gals rejoice – there's even a petite option available for ya.

Now 30% off in Warehouse's end of season sales, this versatile polka dot number will work as a wedding guest dress all year long. Simply switch up the accessories depending on the season: we're talking straw bags in summer and faux fur shawls in winter.

If you haven't already started renting wedding guest dresses what are you playing at, gals? Seriously, this is THE way to save money when you have multiple big days a year. Top of our 'to rent' list is this Needle & Thread ruffled maxi – it retails at £450 but can be yours for four days for just £61. Genius.

Rixo is a go-to bridge brand for wedding guest dresses. Wear this scooped-neck number with strappy sandals for the big day and style it on weekends cowboys boots and oversized knits.

Florals don't have to just be for summer nuptials. We think Mango's pleated satin dress will look just as good with a tailored wool coat and heeled boots now as it would with wedges in the warmer months.

Bring the drama to your next wedding guest lewk with Abercrombie's floral gown. We love how the ruffled tiers swish with your every move.

Known for its mix n' match prints and celebrity fanbase, Rixo dresses are worth every penny in our opinion. This Melanie style features a flattering empire waistline and blouson sleeves. Style yours with mules to weddings and with knee-high boots post-nuptials.

More silky goodness coming atcha courtesy of Reformation. We're in love with the midnight blue hue and retro necktie on this slinky number.

If you love a slip dress but you're afraid to go braless, Ro & Zo has got your sorted: the wider straps on this bias-cut gown offer a touch more coverage. We'll be wearing ours with denim jackets or cropped knits post wedding-day.

Not into deep V necklines? Joanna Hope's maxi dress features an elegant high neck and flattering empire silhouette. We love the subtle ballon sleeves – they are detailed with cute covered buttons.

Nobody's Child is always a go-to for wedding guest dresses that won't break the bank. We love this beautiful floral midi – the capped sleeves and square neckline are beyond flattering.

The definition of cool-girl formal, Rotate Birger Christensen's midi features dainty embroidered flowers and retro puff sleeves. Wear yours with a sleek pony or bun to let the dress's silhouette do all the talking.

Ro & Zo's satin slip dress has a chic cowl neckline, delicate spaghetti straps and is cut to create a more relaxed fit – perfect if you love the slip trend, but not clingy styles. The cute love heart print feels super appropriate for a wedding day, too.

With its chilli-red tulle and tactile ruffles, this Sister Jane midi dress is giving us Molly Goddard vibes but at a fraction of the price. Keep accessories simple (think: gold hoops and matching red shoes) for a show-stopping wedding guest look.

The beauty of this & Other Stories navy slip is that you can dress it up for weddings with lashings of jewellery and playful platforms or keep it casual with boots and knits for weekend drinks.

Skin-tight silhouettes may seem like a bad idea for prospective wedding guests (you know there is a lot of sitting, standing around and dancing to be done at these events, ppl), but we promise Abercrombie's signature stretch-enhanced satin is a safe choice.