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Guys, I am jumping for joy that I only had one wedding to go to this year (and it’s already over). I love getting to support my friends on their special day, but honestly, going to a wedding, even one you aren’t in, can be exhausting. It’s a lot of planning and spending.
Now, I’m a big proponent of reusing wedding guest dresses, but I also love an excuse to buy a new dress. So today, we’re going to go wedding guest dress shopping for you. I’ll share some of my favorite dresses out right now for spring and other dresses that will carry you through the summer wedding season. I’ve also made an effort to find dresses at many different price points, but if you find one that’s a bit too expensive, just wait a bit. There will always be a sale. You can also always check Rent the Runway, but personally, I always find dresses where the rental price is what I would spend to just buy a dress.
Want to shop all of the dresses that I found in one place? Check them out here!
Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for 2025
I love how many retailers are carrying GOOD spring wedding guest dresses at so many price points! Previously, I would have stuck to a few sites, but I expanded this year and found great dresses from Abercrombie and Fitch, Mango, Tuckernuck, and Old Navy!
Slip Dresses
Can you believe that slip dresses are still going strong after coming back in 2022? There are so many cuts and colors to choose from for your dress, the choices are endless. We aren’t stuck in dresses that still look like you should be wearing them to bed (or under your actual dress).
Slip Dress, Earrings, Bracelet, Clutch, Shoes
For accessorizing this dress, I suggest that pick more delicate pieces with simple shoe styles. If you go with chunky shoes, you run the risk of looking like you’ve gone back to the 90s (which I know can be trendy, but no thank you). Chunky accessories can also overwhelm your dress. Simple is always better with a slip dress.
I threw a few satin dresses into the options below, for those of us for whom slip dress and satin dress mean the same thing.
Basque & Drop Waists
Dress, Clutch, Earrings, Bracelet, Clutch, Shoes
One trend I never saw coming was drop waists. Not because I don’t like them, but because I honestly forget about them. But they go so well with the basque dress trend, that I’m not even that surprised. The good news is that this is a trend that anyone can try, since that v-shape in the basque is incredibly flattering, while the drop waist will highlight your hips (in a good way).
Fun Prints: Florals & Polka Dots
As we all know, florals for spring is not groundbreaking. But it is fun! Floral dresses come in cuts that will work for everyone, so it shouldn’t be too hard for you to find a floral dress you love. But if you aren’t into florals, that’s okay, there are other fun prints you can embrace, like polka dots and watercolors.
Dress, Clutch, Earrings, Shoes
One of the things I love more about wearing florals is that you can go neutral with your shoes and accessories, but you can also pull out colors from your floral dress to pick out your purse and shoes. For this dress, you can style it either by going with metallics or by pulling out colors of the dress.
Dress, Clutch, Earrings, Bracelet, Shoes
Pastel Colors
During the winter, I’m a neutrals queen. Gimme white, black, navy, and cognac or let me stay at home. But during the spring I loved embracing color (give me the whole pastel palette). This year, butter yellow is the color everyone is looking for. In my opinion, the best way to wear these dresses is to either accessorize with neutrals or stick to the pastel palette.
Dress
Left Side: Clutch, Earrings, Shoes
Right Side: Clutch, Earrings, Shoes
Boho
It’s time for boho dresses for wedding guest. But you’re probably asking yourself, is there a difference between a boho dresses for a wedding guest dress and a beach wedding guest dress? Yes, it’s called crochet and macrame.
Dress
Left Side: Clutch, Earrings, Shoes
Right Side: Clutch, Earrings, Shoes
Boho has never really been my style, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love and appreciate the dresses in that style. When you’re looking for a boho dress, you’re looking for a few things: loose-fitting, crochet or lace, and light fabrics. Basically, if it’s at Free People, it’s a safe bet it’s boho.
Want to update your boho look to 2025? Add some ruffles to your boho dress.
I pulled some options below that I really like. The nice thing about boho is that they also have a lot of good options with sleeves (especially if it might be chilly!). For accessorizing these dresses, I would normally suggest sticking to the flats, wedges, or block heels. Especially if it’s in raffia like these heels!
Textures and Shimmer
One thing I never think about as a separate category of dresses is different textures. Which is actually kind of funny, because I love a little extra detail on a dress. From tulle to ruffles to sequins to embroidery, having a dress with a little bit of texture is a great way stand out from the crowd. It also always makes me feel like my dress is extra special.
Dress
Left Side: Clutch, Earrings, Shoes
Right Side: Clutch, Earrings, Bracelet, Shoes
This can also be a fun opportunity to try out a metallic dress! You could try full on gold or try a dress with a little shimmer.
Dress, Purse, Earrings, Ring, Shoes
Not vibing with any of the dresses in this post? Check out more options here!
