19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
18 Effortless and Chic Casual Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
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The invitation's arrived, the season's heating up—and now comes the real question: what to wear. Not just any dress, of course, but something that feels just right. Light and breathable, flattering without trying too hard, and polished enough for a beautiful afternoon celebration that stretches wonderfully into the late evening hours.
Maybe it's a garden ceremony. Maybe it's a rooftop with skyline views. Whatever the setting, you'll want a look that moves with ease and carries a hint of romance. Below, you'll find a collection of summer wedding guest dresses that do exactly that—elegant, modern, and made for making memories in the sunshine season.
Aje's 'Reflection' dress is cut from plissé-crepe that cascades through the body in tiers, with a deep V-neckline that is mirrored at the back.
Ulla Johnson's 'Evie' dress is detailed with lattice stitching. Made from bias-cut satin and printed with flowers with cross-over straps at the low, open back.
Maxi strap dress featuring a square neckline, and sheer layers embellished with a red floral print.
Printed with vibrant flowers and cut from lustrous silk-satin. Features a gathered bust and streamlining seams.
Flattering maxi dress in our stretch-enhanced mesh fabric, featuring a dropped waist, off-the-shoulder detail and a pleated skirt.
This dress is cut from floral-print hammered-crepe and traced with flower-shaped appliqués and flouncy ruffles under the bust.
A best seller in sage green, satin jacquard fabric.
The perfect summer halter dress. The halter neck features functional ties and creates a flattering, subtle square neckline.
Dotted with 3D florals along the slim straps, it has a one-shoulder design that hugs your curves before falling to a straight skirt.
Designed with an artfully gathered bodice that highlights the bust and draws the eye inward. It's made from pink crepe and has a cold-shoulder neckline and smooth, figure-skimming skirt.
Midweight chiffon fabric with ruffled trim, made of 100% recycled polyester.
Crafted of a cotton blend, Staud's Joy sleeveless maxi dress is styled with a scoopneck and adjustable spaghetti straps.
Ruffle details under the bust and long straps that drape down the back. Crafted from floaty, subtly sheer chiffon.
Sustainably sourced and reclaimed vintage materials.
Flattering strapless maxi slip dress in our silky soft satin fabric with thigh-high slit detail.
Hand-embellished with clusters of paillettes and beads that resemble tiny flowers. Made from flowy silk-chiffon and has lace-up ties at the back to adjust the fit.
This powder blue midi dress has a structured corset-like bodice that shapes into a voluminous puff skirt built up by tulle layers. Featuring thin spaghetti straps that can be removed for an optional bandeau look. Finished with a concealed zipper and dual tie bows at the back.
3D tonal floral patterns with detachable and adjustable shoulder straps.
