Attending a Summer Wedding? Here Are 8 Summer Wedding Guest Dress Styles to Wear

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

Summer is the season of weddings, and if you’re attending one, two, or three celebrations this summer, 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 summer 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 summer wedding guest dress styles to wear to the occasion. Keep scrolling to read and shop!

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8 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

8. Scarf Dress

Pulling from fashion from a couple of decades ago, the uptick in scarf dresses gracing the fashion world has caught our eye. It’s certainly a style for summer that makes us feel nostalgic, but classy at the same time.