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These are the best summer wedding guest dress style to wear this year.

Spring and summer are the seasons of weddings, and if you’re attending one, two, or three celebrations in the coming months, you’ll need a dress to go with each event. In our opinion, this year’s popular dress styles are so stunning. We’re seeing brands venture away from basic styles and having fun with silhouettes and patterns again. Plus, a wedding is the perfect time to branch out and try a new style of dress you’ve always wanted.
Whether you’re looking for a gorgeous drop waist gown, something with a ruched detail, or a bold pattern, we’re sharing 8 trendy wedding guest dress styles to wear in the spring and summer, no matter the occasion. Keep scrolling to read and shop!
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8 Spring & Summer Wedding Guest Dress Styles
1. Drop Waist Dress
Drop-wait dresses have become super popular in the past couple of years. Not only do they have a stunning silhouette, but they are also flattering on every body type. They blend the line between casual and formal — making them the perfect summer wedding guest dress for every dress code you have to adhere to this wedding season.

Lemon Polka Dot Dress

Pleated Drop Waist Dress

Field of Dreams Dress

Amelia Dress

Venezia Dress

Marcella Midi Dress
2. Ruched Dress
Ruched detail has been everywhere this spring and summer. We love that it’s coming back as a trend this year. It adds detail to so many dresses and further elevates the entire look.

Diana Gown

Maya Strapless Pleated Dress

Ruched High Neck Dress

Original Sin Dress

Asymmetrical Dress
3. Sequin Dress
Sequin dresses were all the rage in the early 2000s and now we’re seeing them come back in a modern way. Whether there are sequins stitched into the entire dress or as a subtle detail here and there, they sure make a stunning statement. This style of dress would be perfect for a destination beach wedding this summer.

Suki Metallic Knit Maxi Dress

Hutch Sequin Dress

Wonder Dress

Yoshe Dress

Iridescent Droplet Dress

Pauline Halter Sequin Dress
4. Formal Black Dress
If you’re attending a black-tie wedding this summer or prefer a classic black dress style, we’ve got you covered. There’s just something about a black dress that’s classic and makes you feel confident.

Herra Fringe Maxi Dress

Jasmine Halter Midi Dress

Alice Strapless Gown

Dinah Dress

Paraisa Maxi Dress

Lace Midi Dress with Shawl
5. Strapless Dress
Strapless dresses are a go-to summer style. They are so fun to wear and style with simple heels for any kind of wedding. Whether you choose a simple floral pattern or go for a textured style, you can’t go wrong.

Holly Maxi Dress

Strapless Striped Midi Dress

Lotti Midi Dress

The Fleur Strapless Dress

Strapless Ruffled Maxi Dress

Georgette Gown with Scarf
6. Gathered Waist Dress
How stunning are gathered waist dresses? This is probably our new favorite style for summer. They are perfect for curvier silhouettes and give you an ethereal look for all your formal weddings this summer.

A-Line Metal Cinch Dress

Daria Draped Chiffon Dress

Bex Strapless Slinky Dress

Oliver Slinky Dress

Dania Cowl Neck Dress

Oria Chiffon Dress
7. Floral Maxi Dress
Floral patterns always seem to make an appearance at weddings, but if you’re looking for a wedding dress that’s different from the others, look for long dresses that have unique floral patterns. Some patterns may be more abstract or less predictable, but they always make a gorgeous statement.

Amaya Dress

Giselle Convertible Maxi Dress

Hollywood Gown

Alejandra Dress

Astrid Dress

Adriana Dress
8. Ruffle Dresses
We predict ruffle dresses we’ll be seeing ruffle dresses everywhere this year. They are so feminine and fun for spring and summer weddings. It’s certainly a style that will make you feel whimsy, but classy at the same time.

Pandorea Ruffled Mini Dress

Ecliptica Ruffled Dress

Cleo Ruffled Organza Gown

