We’re entering peak wedding season; no doubt, your mailbox is already dotted with invitations. Something about a summer ceremony invites fun into a potentially formal dress code—your attire should be polished, yes, but can lean playful and bright. (A beaded sandal is not out of the question.) If you have a celebration coming up that you’re still not quite sure how to dress for, we’ve put together eight summer wedding guest outfits that suit a variety of venues and themes.
Vogue’s Best Wedding Guest Outfits for Summer
For civil ceremonies, backyard receptions, or seaside settings, turn to mid-length styles. A fluid slip dresses or something with soft tailoring is your best bet; palette-wise, lean into saturated hues, vivid florals, and sun-washed tones. Think: Color that’s made to match the heat, not work against it. If your RSVP is for a formal affair, a floor-length dress (or, perhaps, a candy-colored suit) is all but required—though you can have fun with the accessories. ’Tis the season to get creative.
Our take on summer wedding guest dressing spans every sort of attire; without further ado, here are eight ideas to use as a jumping off point for your own midsummer ensemble.
Tangerine Dream
When choosing your color, why not take your cue from the season’s sunsets? A bright orange silk slip—paired with Gianvito Rossi’s beaded thong mules, tiger’s eye earrings, and a gold Saint Laurent clutch—perfectly plays into the mood of a golden hour seaside ceremony. (Simply slip off the heels when it’s time to deal with the sand.)
