The Best Wedding Guest Dresses to Get You Through Party Season
You've saved the date...now all that's left to do is find the perfect outfit to celebrate in. Here are our picks of the best wedding guest dresses to help you tackle party season in style.
Wedding season is well and truly upon us, and while we love a celebration of all things love, finding the perfect dress to wear can sometimes be a little stressful.
The dilemma of buying a dress for a special occasion only to have it sit in your wardrobe for years to come, or choosing one that fits the happy couple's "beachside coastal chic" or "farmyard floral" theme can seem overwhelming, but we've scoured the sites and are here to help.
Thankfully, wedding dress codes are increasingly becoming less formal and more fun, with guests encouraged to wear bright colours and more cocktail-style attire.
From timeless ensembles that never go out of style, dresses in bold and bright hues and even those with a touch of silk and sparkle, we've rounded up our picks of the best wedding guest dresses in Australia to add to your wish list.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses in Australia: Colourful Cocktail
Acler Ashford Mini Dress in Capri Blue, $395
Crafted from bonded fabric with a sleek and fitted silhouette, this gorgeous blue cocktail-style dress from Acler is chic yet elegant and sophisticated. We love the one-shoulder design and graceful draping which makes for one very flattering wedding guest dress.
By Johnny Penelope Peach Anglaise Dress, $380
The phrase "pretty as a peach" has never rung more true thanks to this delightfully demure dress from By Johnny. With a fitted boned bodice flaring to an A-line skirt and textured broderie fabric, the colour is bright enough to stand out but has a sophisticated edge so it doesn't steal the show.
Shona Joy Maiori Off-Shoulder Draped Bubble Mini Dress in Lemon, $420
With butter lemon set to be a standout colour this season, this gathered beauty from Shona Joy is the perfect wedding guest dress. With pillowy-soft draping detail and a sophisticated off-the-shoulder fit, it's perfect for more casual cocktail vibes by the coast.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses in Australia: Classic Black Dresses
Camilla and Marc Doherty Peplum Mini Dress, $550
You can't go wrong with a classic LBD, and this one from Camilla and Marc has boundless potential. Perfect for daytime festivities, it can be dressed up with eye-catching accessories for an evening event for the ages.
Dazie Heavenly One Shoulder Maxi Dress, $89.99
The perfect wedding guest outfit for under $100? We found it. This one-shoulder maxi from Dazie is as elegant as they come and is perfect paired with your favourite jewels for an extra dose of glam.
Seed Heritage Halter Rib Midi Dress, $219.95
Another wallet-friendly option, this Halter Rib Midi Dress from Seed Heritage is classy and comfortable. With a built-in accessory in the form of a metallic clasp, all that's left to do is to pair it with some gorgeous jewellery and a pair of heels.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses in Australia: Garden Party
Forever New Lila Textured Maxi Dress in Ruby Red, $209.99
A classic silhouette, this textured maxi from Forever New is perfect for a sophisticated evening soirée. Made from recycled polyester (so your dress comes with an extra sustainable bonus), the cinched waist, high boat neckline and softly ruffled midi skirt is made for dancing the night away.
Aje. Valentine Frill Maxi Dress in Pastel Pink, $495
Soft and pretty with frills for days, this Valentine Frill Maxi from Aje. is a garden party wedding must-have. With an eye-catching scoop back and flattering ruffles, it's flowy and flirty in all the right ways.
Witchery Floral Slip Dress, $299
A garden party wedding is the perfect excuse to don some florals, and this slip-dress version from Witchery is perfect for the warmer months. With an elegant, flowy silhouette, the dress is made from matte viscose and exudes an effortless charm to make it a versatile piece for special occassions.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses in Australia: Stylish Slips
Maison Essentiele 90s It Girl Maxi in Silver, $495
Channel your inner 90s supermodel in this sleek and silky maxi from Maison Essentiele. With adjustable spaghetti straps, this silver slip cascades and skims the body for a flattering and comfortable fit.
BEC + BRIDGE Maxina Crossover Dress in Mint, $300
An elegant choice, this maxi from wedding guest dress specialists BEC + BRIDGE features sophisticated cross-back detail and a scoop neckline. Available in a range of shades, we like the subtle hue of this light-catching mint version.
SIR. Aries Halter Gown in Lilac, $520
Relaxed yet refined, this lilac slip-syle dress from SIR. ticks all the wedding dress guest boxes. Timeless style that can be worn to multiple events, a flattering bias cut that skims the body in all the right places and an on-trend colour combo? Check, check and check.
Found the perfect wedding guest dress and searching for more of our fave fashion finds? Check out the spring trends we're loving right now or find the perfect jewellery match for your outfit with our most loved Australian brands.
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