STYLE AND CULTURE
5 DRESS STYLES TO WIN WEDDING SEASON IN
By Symone Keisha, April 18, 2025
Spring marks the beginning of wedding season, and we know your invites will already be in (unless the bride is seriously behind schedule). But have you got the dress handled yet? Besides the obvious, dressing up is arguably one of the best parts of a wedding, but it can be hard to find the right style for you. Whether you like to amp up the color, need something suitable for a Black Tie dress code or just love a mini, here are five different dresses styles that'll put you in contention for best-dressed wedding guest.
ARRANGE spiral trim one shoulder maxi dress in turquoise blue, $209
#1: SOMETHING FREE-FLOWING
If you’re flying out for a wedding this year (or if you're not), you may want to prioritize comfort as well as style, because it can get hot. Whether it’s a Euro-summer situation or somewhere closer to home, a draped Grecian-inspired style like this dress from ARRANGE is as effortless as it is statement. Let the Mediterranean inspire your palette with a bold blue shade and go big on sculptural hardware à la Schiaparelli for an effortless vacation feel.
Mango one shoulder satin side split maxi dress in red, $179.99
#2: SOMETHING BLACK TIE-APPROPRIATE
Silky textures are an instant win for Black Tie weddings because of their premium feel, and you can secure extra points with a red-hot shade. Mini lengths are a no-go here, but a skirt slit will let you go all out on the dance floor. P.S. Shoulder-baring styles are so of the moment – complement the peek of skin with an updo and statement earrings.
ARRANGE structured pleat corset midi dress in light blue, $229
#3: SOMETHING STRUCTURED
If you prefer your event-ready dresses with a little more structure, you need to get into ARRANGE – because this dress checks off so many boxes. A corset design with pleated details, an asymmetrical neckline and a full skirt? Yes, yes and yes! Coupled with the fact that it’s right on trend in a pastel blue shade? We’re sold.
Topshop premium ruffle pintuck gown in red and orange floral, $199
#4: SOMETHING FLORAL
It wouldn’t be a wedding-guest-dresses list without florals. The sunny-season failsafe has shown us time and time again that it’s a print that can serve so many occasions. What we love most about this Topshop dress is the pleating, which gives dimension to the print. The front slit and ruffles add to the drama, too.
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Mango one shoulder bow detail mini dress in pale blue, $300
#5: SOMETHING ON THE SHORTER SIDE
If you’re a mini girlie through and through, get into this Mango dress. Another one-shoulder design, this mini is giving short and sweet – word to Sabrina Carpenter. This is the time to really up your heels game – think strappy styles that go up the ankle or embellished styles for a seriously amp up the look.
