8 Gorgeous Wedding Guest Looks from Coast

Choosing what to wear as a wedding guest can be tricky. You want to look and feel your best, but you also need to dress appropriately. Whether this is trying to decipher the dress code or just making sure you don’t upstage the bride, there are many obstacles to finding the perfect wedding guest look. So, we have partnered with Coast to show you some of their beautiful dresses which are perfect to wear at many different weddings. 

4 Top Tips for Choosing a Wedding Guest Look

• Decipher the wedding dress code. As this is the couple’s big day, you should follow their direction as to what to wear. There are several classic wedding dress codes from white or black tie,  formal dress codes that call for full-length dresses to smart casual, which can be fancy dresses or jumpsuits, or garden party, chic but slightly more relaxed such as a day dress. Couples may also personalise their dress codes, such as ‘red carpet glamour’ or ‘vintage vibes’. If in doubt, simply ask the couple what they mean.
• Consider the venue. Some couples may not be explicit in their dress code. If not, start by checking out the venue. For example, a rustic barn calls for a very different wedding guest look than a grand stately home. 
• Choose your colour carefully. Wedding guest etiquette has several colour regulations. For example, at traditional British weddings, wearing white is generally frowned upon because that's traditionally a bridal colour; you don’t want to match the wedding dress! Or, at an Indian or Chinese wedding, you should avoid red for the same reason. You may also want to check what colour the bridesmaids will be wearing, so you don’t accidentally blend in with the wedding party! 
• Don’t sacrifice your style or comfort! Wearing something that is wedding-guest appropriate for that particular wedding doesn't mean abandoning your personal style. For example, if you never wear dresses, don't feel you have to because you think you should at a wedding. There are plenty of jumpsuits, trouser suits and other separates that are gorgeous, and appropriate, wedding guest looks.

Coast Crepe And Lace Shift Dress in Blush - £66.75 

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Elegant and sophisticated, this stunning wedding guest look is perfect for a city wedding. With a stylish, shift silhouette and capped sleeves, this gorgeous crepe dress also features a classic black belt and beautiful, yet understated, lace detailing around the skirt hem. This glamorous look is also available in black.

Coast Printed Bandeau Dress With Layered Detail in Multi - £50.00

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Truly chic, this statement wedding guest look is ideal for a glamorous city wedding. Perfect for a lavish, fashion-forward occasion, this stunning outfit is ready for sipping champagne in luxurious surroundings. It features an all-over print, bandeau neckline, layered flap detail, contrast back panel and comes in a midi length.

Coast Midi Puff Sleeve Floral Dress in Black - £126.75 

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Fun and enchanting, this gorgeous wedding guest look is perfectly suited to a sunny, garden party wedding. A classic silhouette that is designed to leave a smile on your face, this pretty midi features an all-over floral print, puffed sleeves, a low V-shaped back, sash-tie belt and a full skirt that's ready for twirling. This fabulous look is also available in blue.

Coast Smocked Waist Short Dress in Blue - £56.25

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Romantic and elegant, this beautiful wedding guest look is ideal for a summery, flower-filled wedding. Dripping in florals, this joyful mini is intricately detailed with pretty ruffle trims, billowing sleeves and an on-trend smocked waist. This stunning look is also available in Ivory. 

Coast Lace V Neck Midi Dress in Red - £96.75 

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Wonderfully sophisticated, this fantastic wedding guest look is perfect for a magical, country house wedding. Created in a gorgeous cut-work lace fabric, this midi beautifully swishes into a flowing, scallop-hemmed skirt. Puffed short sleeves, striped trims and buttoned detail at the bodice make for gorgeous finishing touches. This beautiful look is also available in green.

Coast Floral Lace Midi With Belt Detail in Red - £66.75 

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Enchanting and elegant, this stunning wedding guest look is ideally suited for a sophisticated, country house wedding. Fun and flattering thanks to the belted waist, this midi will have you twirling around all day with its pretty floral lace, flattering open back and A-line skirt. This gorgeous look is also available in mono.

Coast All Over Embroidered Mini Dress in Pink - £141.75

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Truly breathtaking, this magical wedding guest look is perfect for a summery marquee wedding. Absolutely covered in incredibly detailed floral embroidery, this stunning mini dress features sheer puff sleeves, a tiered tulle skirt and a high neck with a flattering silhouette. 

Coast Lace Cap Sleeve Midi Dress in Navy - £119.25 

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Timeless and elegant, this beautiful wedding guest look is ideal for a fabulous marquee wedding. This sophisticated lace dress is truly enchanting, featuring an intricate cut-work design, tulle trims and a pretty tiered skirt. This beautiful look is also available in pale blue.