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11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding

From flowy maxis and sleek sheaths to fresh colors, shop our top picks!
 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
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By Lashauna Williams · Updated October 26, 2020
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Wedding season is upon us—after all, Pippa did it—and there’s one thing weighing heavy on all our minds. What to wear? But fear not: We’ve rounded up the 11 best dresses of the season to wear for any type of wedding, from garden to church and anywhere in between. Expect flowy maxis, sleek sheaths, fresh colors, and much more. Scroll down to see the best and shop your faves.

This article originally appeared on Instyle.com.

01
Champagne Cape Detail

Add a little sparkle with this capelet dress—the perfect Champagne color will make it the toast of the wedding, while the cut and length ensure you won’t upstage the bride.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Dress Barn $56 Shop!
02
Draped Dress with Assymetrical Hem

Let this beautifully draped midi dress in a soft hue be the star—minimal accessories required.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Boohoo $50 Shop!
03
Coral Hi-Low

This sherbet hue dress nips in the waist and flows beautifully over the body. Plus, it’s a perfect length to show off some killer heels!

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Lane Bryant $90 Shop!
04
Off-Shoulder Graphic Print

This shoulder-baring cut highlights the collarbone and the silhouette skims (not clings!) over curves.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Gwynnie Bee $49/month Shop!
05
Lace Detail

Lace is perfect for a spring wedding. To bump it up a notch, go for a bold color.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Deb Shops $70 Shop!
06
Colbalt Maxidress

Tips for finding an elegant dress for an evening wedding: Look for something low-cut enough to highlight your neck and also nipped in at the waist and softly draped.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at City Chic $169 Shop!
07
The Lace Bodice

A peachy hue flatters every skin tone. Paired with delicate jewely and sandals, this lacy dress will make you feel gorgeous.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Simply Be $80 Shop!
08
A Classic Wrap Dress

You can never go wrong with a classic! Layer a sheer printed blouse under your wraparound if you want to add a personalized touch.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at B Collection by Bobeau $90 Shop!
09
Breezy Maxi Dress

Printed dresses (usually floral) are summer wedding standbys, but this subtle arrow motif adds a nice variation on the theme—as does the keyhole detail. Add a belt if you’d like to break up the pattern.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Torrid $69 Shop!
10
The Modern Gown

A sleek T-shirt gown feels fresh and comfortable. Dress it up with fine jewelry and heels, or down with a chic flat sandal.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Universal Standard $280 Shop!
11
Hot Pink, Cold Shoulder

Show just enough skin in a bright pink, cutout-shoulder number. Accessorize with an equally colorful necklace or pair of earrings for even more pop.

 11 Dresses to Complement Your Curves at a Warm-Weather Wedding
available at Rachel Roy $101 Shop!