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Wedding season is back, better than ever, and is now all year round. If you've been invited, one question is as pressing as ever - what are you going to wear?
Whether you're attending with just your nearest and dearest in their back garden or going abroad for a fairytale wedding, one thing’s for certain - there are festivities to be had and the perfect outfit needs to be purchased.
If you’re anything like us, over the past few weeks, there has been a seemingly never-ending flow of engagements that have started filling up our previously vacant diaries. Weddings are back with aplomb and the mini sartorial panic is real as you search frantically in your full-to-the-brim wardrobe with nothing to wear.
Wedding guest dressing is an art. It gives us all the perfect opportunity to dress up to the nines in a number that's at once comfortable enough to dance in, whilst making you look your best so you can treasure the photos for years to come as well as feeling confident as you reunite with old friends.
There’s also the possibility of a wedding-triggered romance - but it goes without saying that you can’t upstage the bride herself. Dress code, time of year and location are all worth considering, along with musing over the wedding guestwear taboo of wearing white.
We have gathered our favourite party dresses to help you nail your wedding guest woes.
Rixo Benedict - Black Poppy Burnout
Embody your 90s nostalgia fantasies in this ultra-soft velvet Burnout dress from Rixo. When paired with the matching scarf which can be bought separately, this sultry number’s vintage-inspired nature truly shines.
Acne Studios Asymmetric Layered Ruffled Chiffon Midi Dress
Minty fresh is always on the agenda thanks to Acne Studios. This luxury choice boasts ruffles galore, married with a coquette design, strappy detailing, an asymmetrical hemline and layers of delicate draping.
LoveShackFancy Vinnie Maxi Dress
Kitri Araminta Patched Toile De Jouy Dress
Kitri’s dresses have a habit of going viral. Add the ethereal, patchwork Araminta dress to your shopping basket before it flies off the shelves.
& Other Stories Slim Satin Midi Dress
Look pretty in pink with a timeless slip dress in a rose-tinted hue. Also available in black, navy and mole.
Nobody’s Child Purple Satin Jacquard Spot Helena Midi Dress
Keep it simple with Nobody’s Child’s satin jacquard dress in an elegant aubergine hue. The piece adopts a classic style, but the punchy colourway and spotted detailing offer a stylish spin on the slinky slip number.
Rodarte lace-trimmed silk-satin maxi dress
Dries Van Noten Floral maxi dress
Fashion’s best horticulturalist, Belgian designer Dries Van Noten is an expert in floral prints. With beautiful blooms from top to toe, this breezy, relaxed fit design will allow you to effortlessly drift through the day in style.
Rixo Leanna - Chocolate Lilac Mix
If you’re looking for a delicate silhouette with a show-stopper of a feature bow, Rixo has once again got your back. This dress’ camisole body and figure-skimming skirt makes a wonderful compliment to the dramatic bust.
Doen blossom pussy-bow floral-print silk-crepe maxi dress
Bec & Bridge Indi Maxi Dress
Think pink with Bec & Bridge’s sleek midi number in a radiant shade of magenta. Pair with some metallic heels for a dazzling ensemble.
Rixo Winslett - Black Cherry Blossom
Fulfil your feather-trimmed dreams with another winner from Rixo. Winslett by name and certainly Hollywood A-list worthy by nature, this piece’s dramatic neckline and princess waist will be sure to bring out your inner movie-star.
Saloni Floral Dress
Arket Silk Slip Dress
Kitri Effie Mixed Print Midi Dress
Cottagecore and weddings go together perfectly, so this mixed print garment is ideal for those wanting to exude feminine glamour.
Abadia yara paneled hammered-satin gown
Whistles Taffeta Silk Volume Top and Skirt
Opt for a dash of Fifties flair with Whistles’ taffeta two-piece. The powder blue set comprises a corset-style top and a voluminous skirt. The skirt costs £249, while the top comes in at £199.
Maje Long Satin Dress
The dreamiest dress we ever did see, Maje’s floating satin number is a divine forever piece. Pair yours with some chunky heels and minimal jewels and let it take centre stage.
Topshop Cowl Neck Midi Dress
Pack a punch with Topshop’s bold floral slip boasting a loud poppy print, a timeless cowl neckline and the slinkiest of silhouettes.
Acne Studios Wrap-Effect Midi Dress
Atsu Bow Maxi Dress
Go big or go home with Atsu’s operatic gown which boasts a strapless neckline, large bow detailing, a ruffled skirt and the richest shade of cerise.