The thrill of getting a save the date for a destination wedding (provided you receive it well in advance) is twofold. It’s an honor to be invited, and it also means you’re going on a weekend getaway—likely to some incredible venue that doubles as a vacation spot. With enough time to prepare, you’ll be able to pick out the perfect dress to match the occasion; not all destination wedding guest outfits are created equal, after all.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Destination Wedding Guest Dresses
The Little Red Dress
Staud Liliana dress
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Proenza Schouler Tala dress
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Staud Valencia dress
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Mango halterneck dress
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Victoria Beckham Isabella dress
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H&M oversized flounced dress
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For instance: A countryside affair calls for something that nods to the pastoral, or at the very least, floral. Headed to a rooftop ceremony in a far-flung city? Keep things modern and sophisticated in Proenza Schouler or Christopher John Rogers. If you’ve booked a puddle jumper to somewhere on the coast of New England, you don’t need to change your whole style to embrace prep; but it is nice to lean into the vibe with a little pastel blue and butter yellow. Tropical getaways and beach nuptials call for a hit of sequin and shine à la Tory Burch or a bold sunset-colored print by La DoubleJ. You get the picture—let the dress code lead, then come to our edit for an appropriate (and wildly chic) option that will fit every theme and venue.
Ahead, here’s what to wear to the destination wedding in your calendar this year.
For the Countryside
Calling all the most important girls—Khaite, Ulla, Lucia! Add a floral, ruffled Doên number, and you have the most ideal options for a lovely countryside affair. Just make sure to pair these with a shoe that won’t sink into the grass, like a wedge sandal or a flat ballerina, and you’re all set for dancing under the stars.
Ulla Johnson
