The best guest dresses for every type of wedding this summer

The hardest thing about wedding style is treading the fine line between comfort and formality.

You don’t want to overdo it so that you’re mistaken for a bridesmaid but nor should you look like you’ve just wandered in from the supermarket.

And you definitely don’t want to look too desperate for a fella (even if it’s been more than a year since you’ve had a hot date).

This year, we’re predicting more outdoor ceremonies and Covid-safe marquees, which means you’ll need to think about a sturdier heel, extra layers and rainproof make-up as well.

Oh, and bug spray! A lakeside al fresco wedding may look picturesque but come dusk, the mosquitoes are a nightmare…

Country manor

Long, flowing and floral dresses suit the bucolic surroundings of a countryhouse do…

Ro&Zo polka dot tiered maxi dress

Buy for £109 from John Lewis

Mae maxi wrap dress in garden blue

Buy for £165 from Sezane

Alemais Calista ruffle hem dress

Buy for £281 from Alemais

Off-white floral print maxi dress

Buy for £180 from Essentiel Antwerp

City chic

Town hall and hotel weddings are perfect for glamorous, sleek cocktail dresses…

Oliver Bonas navy sparkle tiered maxi dress

Buy for £89.50 from Oliver Bonas

Rixo Asta leopard spot mini dress

Buy for £195 from Rixo

Lelly halterneck occasion midi dress

Buy for £199 from Ted Baker

Whistles limited-edition animal-print woven midi dress

Buy for £229 from Whistles

Boho beach wedding

Keep it fresh, crisp and effortlessly stylish — think warm tones and block prints…

Betty maxi shirt dress in marina

Buy for £140 from Boden

Faune Azalea sandstone blush and gold

Buy for £280 from Faune

Next Label/Mix Fabienne Chapot marigold dress

Buy for £210 from Next

Colourful feather print midi dress

Buy for £172 from Essentiel Antwerp

A little extra: Cool accessories

M&S leather ankle strap wedge espadrilles

Buy for £45 from Marks & Spencer

Starfish embellished hair slide

Buy for £9.50 from Oliver Bonas

Gold sandals

Buy for £12.99 from H&M

M&S straw circle cross-body bag

Buy for £25 from Marks & Spencer

Kitty Clogs Studio golden leather sandals

Buy for £129 from Oliver Bonas

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