The 7 Outfit Essentials To Have in Your Closet This Wedding Season

With warm weather arriving and bright flowers in bloom, the official start of wedding season is here! Spring, summer, and early fall are the most popular seasons to get hitched, which means many of us have schedules jam-packed with celebrations of love. While there’s nothing more exciting than watching people in love get married, finding something to wear to all of these weddings can be stressful, to say the least. 

Before you start to panic about finding the perfect unique outfits for each wedding you’ve been invited to, let us say this: You can re-wear outfits!

There is no rule against wearing the same thing to a wedding twice (unless you’re the bride, of course) and with a few closet essentials, you can create unique looks without buying new pieces for every occasion. 

Wedding Guest Outfit Essentials:

1. A Floral Dress

You literally can’t go wrong with florals, since what wedding is complete without gorgeous flowers? Floral dresses in all lengths, colors, and styles are perfect for wedding season, so your options really are endless. Choose something bold with a large print or something dainty and feminine with embroidered flowers or a textured burnout floral pattern. Florals can even be monochromatic, so you don’t have to be a fan of bright colors to rock a floral dress. 

Floral Print Wrap Maxi Dress

Mauve Floral Print Midi Dress

Yellow Floral Print Ruffled Mini Dress

2. A Little Black Dress

A classic little black dress is a must-have for everyone’s closet, but it comes in especially handy when you have a wedding outfit to plan. The LBD can be styled for virtually any occasion but is especially useful for formal weddings, black-tie events, and day-to-night looks. Black goes with everything, so an LBD can be paired with accessories in any color without anything looking out of place. 

Black Ruffled Midi Dress

Black Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Black One Shoulder Bodycon Dress

3. A Colorful Romper or Jumpsuit

Rompers and jumpsuits are a great option for wedding guests that don’t love to wear dresses since they provide the same cohesive look without the discomfort of a skirt. Move with total freedom, and dance as much as you want without worrying about adjusting your fit. Choose a romper in a bright color or bold pattern to fit the celebratory mood, but be sure to have a few options in your closet to avoid accidentally matching the wedding party. 

Light Green Wide Leg Jumpsuit

Pink Off-the-Shoulder Romper

Red Strapless Jumpsuit

4. Platform Heels

Platform heels are the ideal high heel for attending a wedding since they give your feet more support than other types like stilettos or pumps. The thick sole and chunky heel help to keep your ankle stable, and keep your feet from aching even after hours of dancing, socializing, and wandering around the wedding. If you don’t wear heels often, platforms are also an easier type of heel to walk in, so you won’t feel like you’re walking on your toes the whole night. 

Natural Suede Platform Heels

Pink Platform Lace-Up High Heel Sandals

Esme Black Lace-Up Espadrille Wedges

5. Fancy Flats

Even if you are comfortable in high heels, having a few pairs of mules and flats in your closet to bring along to weddings is always a good idea. Whether you wear flats from the beginning (a good idea if it’s an outdoor ceremony) or change into flats at the end of the night, having a non-heeled option is an absolute must for your wedding outfit arsenal. 

Pink Satin Rhinestone Ankle Strap Flats

Beige Raffia Pointed Toe Flats

Ivory Satin Rhinestone Mule Slides

6. A Light Jacket

Spring and summer days might be warm, but once the sun goes down, it can get chilly pretty quickly! Having a lightweight jacket that looks nice enough to wear over a wedding outfit will ensure that you never get stuck shivering at the end of the night, and still, feel put-together and fancy for the occasion. A light leather or vegan leather jacket, or a tailored blazer, are versatile options that can easily go with any color or pattern–and look both fashion-forward and formal enough for wedding attire. 

Black Lightweight Blazer

Beige Cropped Blazer

Black Vegan Leather Jacket

7. A Versatile Clutch

Finally, you need to have a versatile clutch with a detachable strap in your closet. It should be big enough to hold a few key items like a phone, wallet, and keys, but not so big that it will be in your way if you choose to wear it on the dance floor. Choose something in a neutral shade, but don’t be afraid to reach for a bag with embellishments! 

Silver Beaded Clutch

Beige Woven Bow Clutch

Navy Blue Beaded Clutch