42 Wedding Guest Cocktail Dresses to Raise This Spring

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Raise your glass to the start of wedding season! It’s time to celebrate love and connect with friends and family, but it’s also time to find another wedding guest cocktail dress. But this isn’t just a dress to borrow or buy; it’s a dress designed to elevate the occasion.

Like a wedding set, a cocktail dress will set off the scene and bring the bride’s vision to life. From the floral Carolina Herrera that flanks the aisle, Totême’s LBD singing “Come on Eileen” on stage with a live band, or sparkling Des Phemmes sipping champagne in the corner, these dresses create a celebration that’s about to unfold. It’s not just for photos; these gowns add color, texture, and personality to a room, making every wedding stylish and unique.

Celebrate with silhouettes that fit you, styles that make the party more festive, and dresses that reflect the love in the air. From Sau Lee’s classic black halterneck dress to New Arrivals’ sequin column, there’s a cocktail dress to suit everyone and every type of wedding. A feast of flowers? no problem. Only mid-length? We’ve got you (and your shins) covered. Beach destination wedding? Say hello to Johanna Ortiz’s fringed maxi dress. No matter the wedding, these cocktail dresses will be your new-season staples this year and for years to come. This time, love really is just a click away.

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Perfect Midi Dress

Maybe there’s still some chill in the air and you’re not ready to bare your thighs for the event; Medium The maxi dress is an idyllic choice for modern coverage. Team Giambattista’s printed fit-and-flare trousers with a pair of stunning stilettos for an evening spin.

Giambattista Valli Print Midi Dress

Gabriela Hearst Estrela Maxi Dress

Altuzarra Kandoro Midi Dress

New Phoenix Dress

Coperni Asymmetric Metallic Dress

Classic LBD

Long time A tried-and-true black cocktail dress is a dignified choice for guests looking for understated sophistication. When faced with so many options, you can’t go wrong with a stylish black suit.

For a destination wedding, a white sandy beach is the perfect backdrop for these flowing numbers. Kick off your heels, dip your toes into the crystal blue waters and let your Significant Other maxi go with the tide.

Significant Other Ana Floral Print Maxi Dress

Silvia Tcherassi Shannon Maxi Dress

The Signature Slip

is always a classic, the slip dress is effortless elegance. They never steal the show, allowing the bride to be the real center of attention. A slip dress is for those guests who are happy to go unnoticed, as long as they look chic while doing so. In case you didn’t know, some petticoats even had lace inlays.