For Guests With Excellent Taste: The Best Dresses to Wear to a 2026 Wedding
Consider this your ultimate edit of fashion-forward, occasion-ready styles that stand apart from the crowd
Can you hear that? Wedding bells. And with the season right around the corner comes the age-old question that lands like clockwork in every group chat at this time of year:What shall I wear?
As invitations begin to slowly arrive, so too does the pressure to find something that feels special yet appropriate, memorable but never overshadowing, and just the right level of fun for the occasion. Which is precisely why we’ve put together our expertly curated (if we do say so ourselves) edit of the very best wedding guest dresses to invest in now. Consider it your shortcut to seeking out the perfect outfit.
Importantly, we can see exactly what you’re actually searching for. Blue wedding guest dresses are a current favourite. Yellow wedding guest dresses haven't fallen out of favour since the butter yellow buzz of last year. And the often even trickier beach wedding guest dresses are getting a good amount of scrolling time on Google.
Although, unsurprisingly, what we're also hearing is that you're after something that nobody else has—a wedding guest dress that feels very much like you and not also Susan sat three seats away. Challenge accepted.
Just scroll below to see what we've found, covering wedding guest dresses for city soirées, coastal celebrations or black-tie affairs. Just try to remember what it is you ordered for dinner.
The Best Wedding Guest Dresses of 2026
Pastel Wedding Guest Dresses
Pair this with silver or red sandals for a statement-making look.
Prefer to keep your arms covered? This cape overlay dress caters to exactly that.
This slightly sheer, tiered hem gown is particularly beautiful.
Self-Portrait is a favourite for wedding guest dressing, and it's easy to see why.
For a more formal wedding, consider this timeless Proenza Schouler style.
Floral Wedding Guest Dresses
Few brands do floral frocks better than Dôen.
Bright and bold, this Rixo floral dress is much more attention-grabbing than a traditional ditsy print—and seriously joy-sparking.
Semi-sheer, floral and fabulous—this dress is an all-round winner.
COS may be a go-to for office style, but it does have the occasional exceptional evening piece too.
Avid fashion fans may remember this floral mini from Gucci's The Tiger film.
Maxi Wedding Guest Dresses
The relaxed fit of this Taller Marmo dress makes it a great choice for warmer weather (or even a beach).
Heading to a black tie do? Dress this Toteme option up with statement earrings.
Silver accessories will immediately liven up this strapless style.
Cape dresses are quickly becoming a key style to note, so expect to see a number of them start to seep through into stores.
Equally fun and formal, this vibrantly coloured dress is a great choice for destination weddings.
Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
Few brands do jazzy, unique printed dresses better than Alémais. This particular design is a great contender for a summer event thanks to its linen fabrication that will help keep you cool in the heat.
Not every dress has to be bright and bold as proved by this particularly chic satin maxi.
Feathers, colours and print—this dress is a particularly eye-catching style.
This beautifully made silk dress offers a more traditional option.
Now, we promised dress options that no other guest would wear and we think we've found it with this particularly fun JW Anderson option. Talk about a conversation starter.
If your wedding invite is particularly lavish, consider this AJE tiered dress a strong contender.
Blue Wedding Guest Dresses
Victoria Beckham's dresses are particularly popular for wedding season and this one's a classic.
Looking for something extra special? This embroidered dress is sure to fit the bill.
A faff-free classic that's sure to sit in your wardrobe for years to come.
High street favourite Zara always has a strong selection of wedding guest dresses, but this one is particularly striking with a drop waist skirt.
Black shoes will add a tougher edge to this baby blue look.
Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
Beach weddings call for one of two things: shorter lengths or breezy fabrics, and this dress has both.
Statement red or gold earrings will make this dress evening ready.
For a pop of personality, lean into an animal print (complete with a contrasting bandana).
Some beach weddings bring a much more casual feel and this simple mini can be easily styled up or down with the right accessories.
With punchy prints and cotton fabrics, Farm Rio is a strong contender for any warm weather weddings.
Yellow Wedding Guest Dresses
If I had to choose just one dress to take from this edit, it would be this one.
Somebody call Andie Anderson as this dress feels very How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.
Few dresses boast a more beautiful silhouette than this one.
This Roland Mouret gown will easily work for any black tie dress code.
Style this silk dress with vintage-inspired accessories to truly lean into the look.
