Wedding season is here - so I've found the best wedding guest dresses available right now

Prepare to be on the best-dressed guest list

Summer is here which means so is wedding season, making now the perfect time to shop for some stylish wedding guest dresses. Luckily there are plenty of joyful dresses up to the job this season, from sophisticated floral dresses to vibrant coloured and minimalist styles.

While winter wedding dress codes can feel restrictive, for spring and summer, you can throw the rule book out of the window.

The location will dictate your choice somewhat. For example, heat is a big factor for destination weddings, so you'll want to prioritise styles that will keep you cool. I'm personally a big fan of silk slip dresses or oversized linen or crepe styles, which Australian fashion brands particularly excel at.

For church weddings, especially in the UK, you'll want to cover up a little bit more, but you can keep things interesting by choosing a dress with voluminous shoulders or statement sleeves. I also love the cut-out trend for something subtly sexy and chic. Opt for a design that has a keyhole detail at the waist - Christopher Esber and Aje are great for this.

Best wedding guest dresses: Bettina Looney wears a yellow dress

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It's safe to say prints will never go out of fashion, especially where weddings are concerned, whether you're into stripes, tropical prints or polka dots. If you aren't keen but still want to make a statement, then bright hues are also a massive lure this season, from hot pinks to acid greens.

Black tie weddings call for a midi or maxi-length dress for maximum elegance. If you're on a budget, head to sustainable brands like Omnes or Nobody's Child, or if you're looking to invest in a designer brand Taller Marmo is having a moment right now, as is Tove. Self Portrait is also a failsafe go-to.

Leila Kashanipour wedding guest dress chanel

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We've scoured the web to bring you the very best wedding guest dresses we could find, taking into account varying budgets and price points. Keep scrolling to shop the best wedding guest dresses for spring and summer.

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Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.

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