The 20 Best Clothes for Keeping Things Cool and Looking Chic for Summer Wedding Guests

Receiving for upcoming has us at Brides considering of how to dress for a June, July, or August event. Fortunately, the options for summer wedding guest dresses are infinite, as this is the time for vivid hues, loving florals, and long, wavy silhouettes to make an appearance. It’s also important to think about alternatives that will keep you cool in boiling temperatures, whether it’s through light and lightweight fabrics or with little or no sleeves, in addition to the aesthetics of your soon-to-be summer wedding guest clothing.

Discover the best gowns for summer wedding guests that Brides editors onward have chosen.

Best for a Beach Marriage

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Sand, moon, and sea spray call for a pleasant fabric like pure cotton for a summer. For a strong entrance, the Raquel Dress is available in hot pink and lightweight organic cotton. We adore the intimate ruffles on the statue.

Size Range: 00- 12 | Material: 100 % pure fabric | Length: Maxi

Best for a Destination Wedding

Staud

This costume is a popular choice for a tropical setting because of its bright, bold colors and orange beaded collar belts, which make the perfect speech against the white sand beach. This gown is just beautiful.

Size Range: 00- 16 | Material: 76 % acid, 24 % polyester | Length: Maxi

Best Sleeveless

Bec + Bridge Moon Dance Strapless Maxi Dress

SSENSE

Imagine this plain wedding guest clothing that is sage dressy and has a sprinkle of and. If the green shade isn’t your favorite, there are other colorways like,, and.

Size Range: AU 6- AU 16 | Material: 100 % polyester | Length: Maxi

Best One- Back

Adoore

Easy is the way to go maybe, like with this easy, one- make, butter yellow option. Another simple information on this gown that makes all the difference is the ruching on the belly.

Size Range: US 2- US 20 | Material: 97 % polyester, 3 % spandex | Length: Maxi

Best Floral

CAMI NYC

This dress has powerful florals, making it ideal for or even any summer wedding vibe. To avoid any while celebrating, the dressy neck has a concealed elastic band.

Size Range: XXS- XL | Material: 75 % acid, 25 % polyester | Length: Maxi

Best Printed

Aje Belonging Printed Linen-Blend Midi Dress

Moda Operandi

Since blue is in such high demand this time, it’s only natural to shop for summer wedding host dresses in mind. The delicate floral print is stunning, and the fabric content will keep you cool in the summer heat.

Size Range: 4- 16 | Materials: 69 % fabric, 31 % silk | Length: Midi

Best Vibrant

Tuckernuck

This published floral costume is ideal for anyone itching to activity some color for an impending summer wedding because of its variety of bright green hues. Plus, its halter neckline, delicate neck replica, and linen structure prevents sweat from cramping your style.

Size Range: XS- XXL | Material: European Flax Certified Linen | Length: Maxi

Best for a Backyard Wedding

Anthropologie

This dress, which comes in a multitude of playful patterns, strikes the ideal balance of casual and fashionable that’s ideal for. You’ll stay cool and dry during the ceremony thanks to its lightweight cotton material, too.

Size Range: XXS- XL ( petite and plus options available ) | Material: Cotton | Length: Maxi

Best with Cutouts

Farm Rio

This Farm Rio dress has no detail that we’re not concerned about. The cutout placement, the asymmetrical layered skirt, corset- style bust, and linen composition make this the ideal summer wedding guest dress if you want something fun and flirtatious.

Size Range: XXS- XL | Material: 100 % linen | Length: Midi

Best Slip Dress

LâAgence

We love peaches, nectarines, and oranges in the summertime—and dressing like them, too. This silk slip dress is a foolproof color for any summer wedding because of its yellowy-orange hue.

Size Range: 00- 18 | Material: 100 % silk | Length: Maxi

Cult Gaia

Weddings in the summer are perfect in butter yellow. This attractive hue creates just the right amount of drama for a mini dress if you’re trying to find one to wear to upcoming weddings. Additionally, we are smitten with its ruffled bust.

Size Range: XXS- XL | Material: 76 % acetate, 21 % nylon, 3 % elastane | Length: Mini

Best Plus Size

Anthropologie

This stunning option has a tiered skirt, strapless tulle bust, and a bold red colorway, so it’s difficult to miss one thing.

Size Range: 16 W- 22 W | Material: Polyester | Length: Maxi

Most Versatile

Reformation

Reformation dresses are often timeless, and the silk one is no exception. Its sweetheart neckline, high side slit, smocked back, and pink, green, and floral colorways ensure its versatility, so you can wear this to more than just summer weddings.

Size Range: 0- 24 ( petites available ) | Material: 100 % silk | Length: Midi

Best Formal

Cult Gaia

A does n’t require a boring gown choice, this silky, floor- length option exudes elegance, yet the thin double straps, high slit, and open back are stylish details that stand out.

Size Range: XXS- XL | Material: 92 % silk, 8 % spandex | Length: Maxi

Best Retro- Inspired

Reformation

This silk option is perfect and perfectly suited for any summer wedding, reminding one of 1950s, playful polka dot dresses, and is perfect for any summer wedding. The perfect amount of skin can be seen in the deep V-neck and backless detailing as well.

Size Range: 0- 12 | Material: 100 % silk | Length: Maxi

Most Romantic

Needle & Thread Wisteria Ruffle Lace Ballerina Dress

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Weddings tend to bring out our more romantic sides, so wearing a frilly, flowy, floral dress is the perfect way to express this sentiment. This delicate wisteria print is present in this ruffled tulle midi dress.

Size Range: 0- 14 | Material: 100 % recycled nylon | Length: Midi

Best Pleated

Shopbop

This satin slip dress has a different pattern than the pleats on this one. We adore it for affairs that necessitate dancing. The mix of shimmery orange, blue, and green hues are striking and sultry.

Size Range: 00- 16 | Material: 100 % polyester | Length: Maxi

Best Sleeveless

Shopbop

Textured fabrics are great for making a subtle statement at a summer wedding, and this dress’s mesh and chiffon detailing adheres to this rule. To really make a summer statement, dress it up or down with accessories.

Size Range: 00- 14 | Material: Polyester/nylon/polyamide | Length: Maxi

Best with Sleeves

LoveShackFancy Kalona Silk Jacquard Maxi Dress

Saks Fifth Avenue

If you’re going to an outdoor ceremony with a breezier climate, long sleeves are a good choice. We love the romantic design and silhouette of this dress, boasting bell sleeves, a silky exterior, and a ruffled bust.

Size Range: 00- 14 | Material: 60 % viscose, 40 % silk | Length: Maxi

Best Halter

Cult Gaia

Even in the summer, a black ensemble is always a good idea ( as long as it’s made of airy materials ). This dress has breathable material composition of linen, wool, and silk and thin halter straps and gorgeous gold embellishments lined on its two side cutouts.

Size Range: 00- 12 | Material: 38 % linen, 25 % wool, 20 % rayon, 17 % silk | Length: Midi

What Should You Look for in a Guest Dress for a Summer Wedding?

Silhouette: When it comes to silhouettes, mini, midi, and tea- length dresses are ideal for summer wedding guest dresses and work especially well for beach and garden venues. However, any full- length dress is suitable, as well, especially if they come in the aforementioned breathable fabrics.
Style: Attending a summer wedding is also the ideal opportunity to experiment with colorful prints and vivid colors. When choosing a dress with bold hues, just bear in mind the color scheme of the bridal party. suggests that you don’t want to clash or draw too much attention to yourself as a guest.

FAQ

For warm-weather weddings, floral prints and vibrant colors are always a fashionable and enjoyable option. Guest should think about wearing mid-length to floor-length gowns in light and breathable fabrics for summer weddings with a formal dress code.
Absolutely! Wedding guest dresses with legs are ideal for the gloomy weather. However, if the wedding venue calls for more traditional attire, it might be best to opt for knee- length to ankle- length dresses.
If the ceremony will be on grass or sand, opt for espadrilles, sandals with block heels, or flats. Any summer wedding guest dress can be dressed up with colorful statement-making jewelry, colorful rattan clutches, and other season-appropriate accessories.
Of course, don’t wear white if you’re a guest at a summer wedding, but also avoid anything overly sheer or with bright, neon colors. You want to appear extravagant and festive without attracting too much attention to yourself. Also, make sure to stay away from the bridal party’s colors so they don’t distract from them.

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is a shopping writer at Brides, not to mention a fashion and shopping obsessive. She spent hours looking for the best wedding guest dresses for summer weddings before narrowing down her options to Brides readers. also contributed to this article. She was formerly the fashion editor for Brides, and she is an expert on everything bridal, from opulent wedding gowns to the ideal “something blue” accessory.