Shopping, particularly online, serves as a fun past-time in many instances. In certain situations, though – think for birthdays, graduations, special vacations and job interviews – shopping is downright stressful. For example, no matter how many weddings you attend, shopping for the best wedding guest dress never seems to get any easier.
Over 90,000 people are expected to say their “I do’s” on October 22 this year (dubbed the most popular wedding date of 2022) according to The Knot Real Weddings Study, which means a good number of people will soon begin frantically scouring the internet for the best dress to celebrate their loved ones in (or someone else’s loved ones if you’ve received the honor of being a plus one). While choosing an ensemble for the night can be a tough call to make, it doesn’t have to be all that hard. As a rule of thumb, there are a few things you’ll want to consider when choosing your wedding guest dress, such as dress code, location and weather. But with semi-formal and casual dress codes earning spots as the top two most popular wedding dress codes, finding the option for you is often as easy as knowing where to look for the best styles brands are offering – which we happen to be pretty good at doing. Here’s 11 dresses to start with, below.
Pair this dress with your favorite transparent lucite heels, and let it have its moment of shine.
Available at River Island
With sharp pleats and artful draping, this mini dress is detailed to perfection.
Available at Neiman Marcus
With drawstring elements, you can customize this cotton dress to your liking, and you’ll make a dramatic statement with its floor-sweeping hemline.
Available at Andrea Iyamah