It’s officially wedding season—and if you’ve RSVP’d yes to one (or many) nuptials taking place over the next few months, you’re probably in search of a few suitable wedding guest dresses. While picking out a black-tie gown is certainly a glamorous pursuit, the financially sound thing to do would be to lighten the strain on your wallet by opting for an on-sale version. We’ve scoured the best discounts happening right now to bring together an edit of fabulous frocks—all with major markdowns.
Vogue’s List of Best Wedding Guest Dresses on Sale
Bright, beach-ready prints abound thanks to Aje, Cala de la Cruz, and Zimmerman; though if the vibe you’re after is more sweet and subdued, look no further than pretty pink options by Faithfull and Alejandra Alonso Rojas or dainty, vintage-inspired floral numbers at J.Crew and Emilia Wickstead. If a draped dress is your preferred speed, there are plenty to pick from; Helsa, Victoria Beckham, and Siedrés offer modern takes on the draped dress while Tove and Abadia lend a statuesque grace to their Grecian-inspired gowns.
From midi dresses befitting simple garden settings to cocktail receptions in the city to, of course, a few floor-sweeping styles, we found 25 great on-sale wedding guest dresses perfect for any sort of summer ceremony. Word to the wise: These gorgeous dresses are sure to go quickly, so don’t wait too long to proceed to checkout.
- The Vintage Floral: J. Crew floral slip dress, $178 $63. This bias-cut slip dress is as pretty as can be for spring and summer weddings. Plus, the brown and purple floral is still a perfect fit for fall fêtes, making it a seasonless investment.
- The Prettiest Pink: Faithfull Notte ruched maxi dress, $330 $215. With a draped linen bodice, full skirt, and simple halter-tied strap, Faithfull’s bubblegum pink dress is great for warm climates.
- The Bold Print: Cala de la Cruz Daphne Dress, $520 $260. Destination weddings await, and an equally adventurous dress is just the ticket. The bold abstract floral on Cala de la Cruz’s column dress will be the life of the party.
- The Gathered Maxi: Siedrés Adeline dress, $720 $360. Be the best-dressed friend at the wedding in this ruched option; from the draping to the drop waist and dark brown, this dress is right on trend.
- The Minimalist Muse: Liberowe Neera midi dress, $1,440 $840. Simplify your summer in this easy, color-blocked option from Liberowe. Dress it up or down with simple kitten heels or strappier pumps, depending on what the wedding calls for.
- The Romantic Cape: Helsa The Sabine dress, $528 $497. It doesn’t get more dreamy than this baby blue chiffon number by Helsa, complete with a gathered skirt that folds over into a sheer shoulder capelet.
- The Elegant Knit Dress: Aya Muse Cedar dress, $725 $515. If you’re looking for a formal dress that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, go for an elevated knit piece. This one features a draped over-the-shoulder detail and body-hugging fit.
- The Summer Maxi: AJE. Cosette ruffled gown, $880 $528. For a sunny wedding on a hot summer day, this organza gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and sheer layers is both formal and breezy.
- The Red Hot: Marques’Almeida layered strappy maxi dress, $890 $534. Bold red meets its match in a simple, clean silhouette. A great choice for semi-formal affairs—either indoors or outdoors.
- The Beachy Maxi: Zimmermann Rebellion bohemian slip dress, $1,950 $1,365. Tiers upon tiers of striped chiffon make this maxi dress the most cheerful choice for formal beach weddings. Easy, breezy, and black-tie appropriate.
- The Polka Dot Party: Saloni Selma long dress, $895 $537. If you’re after a party-ready print for a formal wedding, look no further than the lime green polka dot on Saloni’s ruffled gown.
- The Black Tie Beach Dress: Diarrablu Tubi dress, $375 $263. Equal parts elegant and tropical destination-ready, this simple graphic gown is the perfect choice for a formal beachside ceremony.
- The Dreamy Drape: Victoria Beckham Posy midi dress, $1,850 $888. Go all in on summer romance in this draped dress by Victoria Beckham. Jacquard satin features a delicate floral pattern for an extra hint of sweetness.
- The True Blue: Borgo de Nor Olive dress, $995 $597. For a pop of color, go bold in bright tonal blues. A deep-V neckline and criss-cross straps make this the perfect summer choice.
- The Classic Red: Bernadette Ezra dress, $865 $606. You can’t go wrong with this mid-length silhouette in a timeless red, complete with gathering at the waist and ¾ sleeves. It’s the ultimate cocktail-appropriate pick.
- The High-Shine Shift: Tory Burch layered mirrorwork dress, $1,995 $1,199. Tory Burch knows how to make an eye-catching dress, and this shift is no exception. Mirror paillettes have been hand-embroidered onto the dress, turning you into a modern disco ball ready to hit the dance floor.
- The Sophisticated One-Shoulder: Abadia Gwen draped maxi dress, $950 $570. Abadia has mastered the art of the subdued-yet-dramatic dress. This rosy one is perfect for a range of dress codes, from intimate gatherings to 200-person ceremonies.
- The Grecian Gown: Tove gathered chiffon gown, $1,240 $744. Channel your most statuesque silhouette in Tove’s plum-colored draped dress; or, buy ahead for fall weddings. The color is right on-palette.
- The Little Black Dress: Róhe voluminous peplum dress, $1,590 $763. You can never go wrong with a little black dress, and this is the one to add to your event wardrobe. The boatneck, low scoop back, fitted cut, and playful peplum hem channel 1950s glamour in the most modern way.
- The Garden Gown: Emilia Wickstead tie-detailed pleated halterneck gown, $2,490 $1,494. For the formal ceremonies on your calendar, opt for Emilia Wickstead’s baby blue gown, sprinkled with delicate flowers and draped details.
- The Silk Slip: Alejandra Alonso Rojas Blouson midi dress, $1,595 $1,468. For a twist on the slip dress silhouette, look no further than this blouson-bodice dress in the sweetest pink silk.
- The Sleeved Slip: La DoubleJ Alba dress, $1,150 $805. To suit a more modest dress code, choose La DoubleJ’s streamlined slip dress, which has fluted long sleeves.
- The Flirty Floral: Kika Vargas Adele dress, $795 $358. This midi-length option has enough Old Hollywood flair to suit a host of wedding weekend festivities, from the rehearsal dinner to the post-ceremony cocktail hour.
- The Linen Cocktail Dress: Johanna Ortiz Salsero midi dress, $1,795 $1,077. Summer weddings call for fun colors and lightweight fabrics, making Johanna Ortiz’s draped linen dress in rich red the perfect pick.
- The Abstract Slip: Jason Wu watercolor floral slip dress, $2,195 $1,317. This classic slip silhouette had just enough wedding-approved oomph, thanks to a bright abstract floral print and delicate lace pieced throughout the top.
