19 To Shop: Wedding Guest Dresses To Wear (and Rewear) This Summer

The lure of bold – and often unfamiliar – colour is strong when shopping for occasionwear. But the key to intentional repeat wearing is choosing a palette that feels like you.

What will you reach for in years to come? Soft pastels make a natural choice, while deeper jewel tones and painterly prints lend richness as evenings roll in.

More important than colour, though, is detailing. Gentle ruching, lace motifs and textural appliqué add a sense of character that help turn a wedding guest dress into an enduring wardrobe favourite.

Then there’s the styling potential. Sleek, silky slips that catch the light on sunlit afternoons can be pared back with strappy sandals and a low-slung belt for al fresco dinners. Gauzy chiffon midis dress up easily with slender mules, but also layer elegantly over tailored trousers for a refreshed summer look.

Below, a considered edit of sheer layers, fluid silhouettes and fabrics that move and breathe – pieces designed to go further than a single wear.

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