The Best Summer Dresses to Wear to a Wedding

Summer dresses for a wedding: what is the appropriate attire if you are a guest of a summer wedding? This is the perfect occasion for outdoor or daytime weddings. Naturally you will want a summer dress to be in line with the season as well as the latest style. Also, you do not want to wear all white as if you are competing with the bride.

For most summer wedding dresses for guests knee length is perfectly acceptable. Rarely are there formal weddings requiring the long gowns, except in other seasons perhaps. Bright solid colors such as blue, rose, yellow, and pink, along with lively floral prints is the trend now for guest wedding dresses. Even if a wedding is after six you can still dress for summer wearing sleeveless dresses.

Where are the best places to go to online or at the local shopping mall to get the perfect summer dress for a wedding? Here now is a guide of the Top 5 dresses to wear to a summer wedding as a guest. The prices will vary from reasonably priced to expensive. However, these dresses can be utilized for other special occasions in the near future, so think of your purchase as an investment for cocktail parties, formal dinners, going out to a fancy restaurant, or to other summer weddings.

1.) Metallic Halter Dress - $45.00 Item# 1F 38647 Newport News:

A stunning soft yellow-gold twisted front dress in a metallic material, which is the trend these days. It's made from jersey knit and the shirred halter ties behind the neck. A zipper and elastic at the low back make for a great fit. This is perfect to wear as a summery after six dress or an informal evening wedding. Imported and must be hand washed.

Order online at the following: Metallic halter dress at Newport-News.com

2.) Asymmetric Knit Dress - $59.99 Item# 2104-76658-1111 Chadwicks:

There is an assortment of colors to select from - Poppy red, Iris purple, Emerald green, Fresh Water blue, and Black. This imported fashion forward asymmetric dress is designed with a knotted shoulder strap, which is also suitable for an after six dress too. Many reviewers who purchased this summer wedding dress stated it helped hide their body flaws. The dress looked fabulous on them. They got many compliments from wearing it. When you see this dress you will love it too and not only for the price.

Womens Special Occasion at Chadwicks.com

3.) Silk pleated faux-wrap dress - $98.00 Item# 646806 Banana Republic:

It is designed with a tulip-style skirt, slight v-neckline, and dolman sleeves giving it a chic look. Made from 100% silk it ties at the waist. In addition, there are delicate pleats of silk giving this faux-wrap dress its alluring versatility. Dry Clean Only. Choose from two colors: Deep Pink and Olive. The Deep Pink color will make you stand out from the crowd with this gleaming summer dress to wear to a wedding.

Women's Apparel: Silk pleated faux-wrap dress: solids dresses | Banana Republic

4.) Karen Strapless Dress with Charmeuse Waist - $199.00 Style# 230721 Ann Taylor Online Store:

Made of 100% silk this dazzling Karen strapless dress in cross-dye silk dupioni, which is a crisp textured fabric from woven silk making it very versatile to wear. There are three available colors to choose from: Pistachio, Rosette, and Pacific Blue. The interior bustier is constructed with boning for structure and support. A pleated skirt, along with a pleated inset empire waistband in silk charmeuse, makes this dress more romantic looking, perfect for a summer wedding dress for guests. It requires Dry Clean Only. You'll find the Karen Strapless Dress with Charmeuse Waist as an online exclusive from Ann Taylor.

ANN TAYLOR ONLINE STORE: Karen Strapless Dress with Charmeuse Waist

5.) Komarov Pleated Floral Dress - $238.00 Item# 250760 Nordstrom:

Features overall pleats, added with a delicate crinkled effect, and patterned with a feminine floral print. The dress is just the thing to wear at a wedding as a guest. I had a very similar style summer dress I wore as a wedding guest. It had the same crinkled type fabric. However, the one from Nordstrom is lightweight with hints of lace detailing the neckline, straps, and hem. The floral iris print is beautiful to look at with its polished fabric look. Easily slips on over the head, high empire waist, slender v-neckline, made of polyester for no worry wrinkling, and requires only hand washing. Designed by Komarov; made in the USA. Pick up this dress at your nearest Nordstrom or buy it online.

Komarov Pleated Floral Dress - Nordstrom

I leave you with these closing words, whatever your budget allows for there is definitely a guest wedding dress for summer that is right for you.

SOURCES:

http://fashion.about.com/od/specialoccasions/qt/summerwedding.htm

http://fashion.about.com/cs/tipsadvice/a/weddingguest.htm