27 Wedding Guest Dresses I'd Buy From & Other Stories, Topshop and Zara
Whether you’re a dutiful guest who lives for save the dates to fall through your letterbox, or you’re the sort of attendee who gets palpations at the mere thought of fascinators and gift lists, there’s no getting away from the fact that wedding season is upon us. We, for one, are keen to embrace it—particularly because there’s a bounty of beautiful wedding guest dresses to be had. Of course, there are always designer options to pine after, but you needn’t break the bank to look the best dressed guest part. Having commenced our daily scout of the various high-street new-in sections, we’ve seen more fabulous frocks than we can count, with the best being found at & Other Stories, Topshop and Zara.
From & Other Stories’ marvellous array of midis that come in just about every colour you can think of to Topshop’s penchant for punchy prints, we’re so impressed by what we’ve seen that we’re hoping to be invited to more nuptials last-minute to provide us with an excuse to invest in them all. To save you ample scrolling time, we’ve sifted through the lot to bring you the very best wedding guest dresses from & Other Stories, Topshop and Zara. Prepare to fall in love.
& OTHER STORIES
If all-day comfort is what you seek, look no further than a wrap dress.
This sunny hue will look gorgeous set against olive or dark skin tones.
The embroidery on the sleeves of this dress looks so incredibly premium.
Related: Is It Wrong to Wear Red to a Wedding?
TOPSHOP
Most brides won't mind you wearing this light pink shade, but if you're in any doubt, it's best to check.
This perfect slip dress comes in just about every colour you can imagine.
Related: This £159 & Other Stories Wedding Dress Is Bound to Sell Out in 24 Hours
ZARA
Sequins needn't be reserved for party season—simply opt for a bright hue to give them a summery feel.
The metallic thread woven throughout this dress gives the knitted texture a polished feel.
If floral motifs aren't your thing, consider polka dots a directional alternative.
Heading to a wedding abroad? We've found the perfect outfit.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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