Two women stand by the ocean on a sunny day, providing inspiration for late summer wedding attire. Both wear long, flowing dresses; one is wearing the ASTR THE LABEL Maeve Floral Midi Sundress in green, adorned with a beautiful floral pattern, while the other dons a blue tie-dye patterned dress. With their long hair and sandals, they strike a pose on a dirt pathway surrounded by lush green foliage.

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Stuck On What To Wear For A Late Summer Wedding? Here’s 18 Designer Guest Dresses You’ll Love

If like me you have a few more nuptials to attend this season, I’ll bet ‘what to wear for a late summer wedding’ is your top internet search right now. The end of summer can be unpredictable and whether it’s an indoor or outdoor venue can throw outfit planning into chaos. Luckily, I’ve done the hard work for you and scrolled through thousands of wedding guest dresses to find the best ones. It’s a hard job – but someone’s got to do it! Below is my hand-picked selection of 18 silhouettes you’ll love and, better yet, actually want to be photographed in on the big day. And, as always, I’ve included some seriously chic designer heels and evening bag options to go with whichever dress you choose…

A woman wearing the ASTR THE LABEL Floral Flutter Sleeve Satin Maxi Dress 2 stands outdoors in a garden filled with various plants and flowers, including red bougainvillea in the background. Perfect inspiration for what to wear for a late summer wedding, she has shoulder-length hair and gazes slightly downward as her hands rest gently in front of her.

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A woman stands in front of an ornate fountain wearing the DRESS THE POPULATION Carina Sequin Appliqué Midi Dress, an elegant mid-calf floral-printed piece that’s perfect for a late summer wedding. She has long hair and is wearing heels, with a backdrop featuring a wrought iron railing and lush greenery.

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What To Wear To A Late Summer Wedding This August

Whenever I’m deciding what to wear for a late August wedding, I always go straight for something long and strappy. It’s timeless, chic and never fails to make me feel my most stylish self. However, when a dress like the Carina sequin midi by Dress The Population comes along, in my opinion, you have to wear it. Also, it’s a dress that might have been a little too heavy with sequins in at the height of summer but couldn’t be more perfect for late-August celebrations. Pair it with the Ibor leather slingback sandals by Neous to lengthen your silhouette and let the sequins steal focus.

If you do decide to go the long and floaty route, I definitely won’t blame you. But, take my advice, add the floral flutter sleeve satin maxi dress by ASTR The Label to your cart before it’s gone for good. I can’t be the only one thinking it’s the prettiest outdoor wedding guest dress of the year. Add the Pimlico leather satchel bag by Mulberry and Tita sandals by Alexandre Birman for maximum style points.

 

 

Shop more Dresses To Wear For A Late Summer Wedding

  • FRENCH CONNECTION Catrina Floral Ruched Midi Dress

    $138
  • SELF-PORTRAIT Guipure Lace Midi Dress

    $585
  • DÔEN Tahlia Lace-trimmed Floral-print Silk-charmeuse Midi Dress

    $448
  • AJE Catalyst Pleated Midi Dress

    $595
  • DÔEN Evonna Dress

    $548
  • PAIGE Camelia Silk Dress

    $499
  • TADASHI SHOJI Mixed Media Lace & Tulle Cocktail Midi Dress

    $558
  • LOVERS + FRIENDS Anja Dujaković Jade Gown

    $328
  • DRESS THE POPULATION Carina Sequin Appliqué Midi Dress

    $428
  • ASTR THE LABEL Floral Flutter Sleeve Satin Maxi Dress

    $109
  • ERDEM Belted Floral-print Tiered Silk-chiffon Maxi Dress

    $3,745
  • TERI JON BY RICKIE FREEMAN Floral Print Pleated Dress

    $770
  • AJE Enchanted Plunge Midi Dress

    $625
  • ZIMMERMANN Petals Linen & Silk Corset Gown

    $1,950
  • ASTR THE LABEL Revery Dress

    $178
  • ELLIATT Dunmore Dress

    $280
  • ASTR THE LABEL Maeve Floral Midi Sundress

    $109
  • ELLIATT Times Dress

    $279

What To Wear For An Outdoor Summer Wedding In September

Since the end of summer can be a little cooler, I always opt for dresses with sleeves for outdoor weddings. This usually works for both the ceremony and the reception. It also means I don’t need to waste time looking for a matching jacket or shawl. On my guest dress wishlist this September? The Revery dress by ASTR The Label. The long sleeves balance out the cute cut-out waist both in style and practicality. Also, you just can’t beat a sweeping floor-length skirt and blouson sleeves in a floral print. Utterly romantic and destined for best-dressed status. Let the florals do all the talking and pair this dress with neutral heels and a bag to match. The Crush metallic crinkled leather tote by Balenciaga and Callamu 50 mules by Manolo Blahnik would be my ideal choice!

If shorter sleeves are your thing, I’d recommend the Eden, shirred midi dress by Ulla Johnson instead. Lucky for those of us still obsessed with them, puff sleeves are going nowhere. This designer floral dress is also the ideal summer-into-fall dress and will see you stylishly through countless events after the wedding is over. So will the Mini La Medusa top handle bag by Versace and Stina mules by Aeyde which happen to work perfectly with this soon-to-sell-out dress.

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A woman stands in front of a white, industrial interior wearing the ASTR THE LABEL Revery Dress, which features a long, floral-patterned design with cutouts at the waist and a thigh-high slit—an ideal choice for a late summer wedding. Her hair is styled back as she looks at the camera, with flowers arranged on the floor beside her.

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A woman with shoulder-length black hair walks in a textured room featuring vertical wooden panels and patterned flooring. She is wearing the ULLA JOHNSON Eden Shirred Gathered Printed Cotton-blend Midi Dress paired with black strappy heels, an elegant choice for a late summer wedding. She looks to the left with a neutral expression.

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