5 Super-Chic Outfits for Summer Weddings
You know what’s right around the corner? Summer wedding season. That means guaranteed travel, family reunions, and late nights dancing with friends, but also the conundrum of what to wear. If you’ve sent in the RSVPs and booked your hotels but still need some help with wedding outfits ideas, we’re here to help. We’ve got you covered for every wedding venue you might be headed to this summer—whether you’ll be throwing rice at city hall, sipping wine at a vineyard in Sonoma, or standing barefoot at a seaside ceremony along the Amalfi coast.
If you want to be the best dressed guest, reach for some of the season’s coolest trends. We love pairing statement earrings with a minimal slip dress. Or, tapping into the satin trend by adding a structured bag or simple slides in the luxe fabric. We’ve rounded up our favorite dresses from designers like Reformation, Johanna Ortiz, Topshop, and the perfect accessories to pair with them.
Keep scrolling to see five fresh wedding outfit ideas to try this summer.
BEACH
These sculptural earrings provide the perfect contrast against the flowing Ganni dress.
BLACK TIE
For a black-tie wedding, wear a slip dress in an eye-catching red shade.Available in sizes 6 to 16.
These earrings add something special when paired with a bold slip dress.
Get this affordable evening shoe option from Forever 21.Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.
CITY HALL
For a city hall wedding, stick to a classic style.Available in sizes 2 to 8.
These shoes will allow you to dance all night long!Available in sizes 5.5 to 10.
This small bracelet bag adds just the right amount of color.
COUNTRY
For a country wedding, opt for an off-the-shoulder style in a floral print.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Bring a mini bag that will fit all your essentials.
VINEYARD
Try a romantic dress in baby blue for a vineyard wedding.Available in sizes 0 to 8.
The ruffles on these white heels make them feel super flirty.Available in sizes 35 to 41.
This adorable mini elephant bag adds a whimsical element to the ensemble.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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