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The Cocktail Wedding Guest Dress Edit

Have a wedding on the horizon that’s calling for cocktail attire? This dress code is one of the more playful, as cocktail dresses are meant to be as fun as, say, martini hour. In terms of length, you can stick with midi and minidresses, it’s the attitude that counts. Fabrics should be more luxe than a day dress, so opt for silk jacquards, shimmering stretch jerseys, or pleated satins. London-based label Emilia Wickstead makes a lovely, floral printed dress that’s perfect for a wedding—romance is the theme of the day, after all. Reformation also delivers plenty of options; their Bresilin maxi dress is just as comfortable as it is glamorous. If you really want a fashion moment, Bottega Veneta’s gold-shouldered draped jersey dress will make the perfect statement. As for accessories, shoes with a bit of personality—like Mango’s wedge metallic sandals or Gucci’s mesh monogrammed slingbacks. Shop all these and more in our edit of cocktail dresses perfect for your next wedding. 

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

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Bettina midi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

BY FAR

Lamar metallic square toe sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

David Yurman

Compass Heart amulet

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Bottega Veneta

Sardine intrecciato crossbody bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

DeMellier

Vancouver clutch

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Zimmermann

Raie tie-front floral-print midi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Suzanne Kalan

Iva drop earrings

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Aquazzura

Rendez Vous metallic sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Emilia Wickstead

Adele pleated floral-print midi-dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Anita Berisha

twisted baroque pearl and gold-filled earrings

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Bottega Veneta

ruched one-shoulder midi-dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Valentino Garavani

Tan-Go 165 leather platform pumps

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Saint Laurent

chain-strap grained-leather clutch bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Christian Louboutin

Rosalie 100 leather sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Reformation

Solay midi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Mejuri

micro-pavé diamond Rivière earrings

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Ferragamo

one-shoulder silk-tulle mini dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Khaite

Julius small gold-plated earrings

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Aquazzura

Gatsby Sling 105 pumps

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Coperni

metallic mini Swipe bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Mateo

diamond, pearl, and gold choker

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Khaite

Aminah dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Roger Vivier

Viv choc 20 patent-leather flats

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Simone Rocha

off-white micro Egg bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Max Mara

Tuxedo pleated dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Mach&Mach

Triple Hearts heels

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Lizzie Fortunato

Lush drop earrings

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Faithfull the Brand

Tropiques linen-blend maxi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Farm Rio

fringed floral-print crepe maxi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Rabanne

1969 small Moon chainmail shoulder bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Raye

Cross sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Vrai

Arc necklace

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Bulgari

Divas' Dream rose gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamond earrings

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Coperni

appliquéd fil coupé voile mini dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Aquazzura

twist-handle leather clutch

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Bottega Veneta

stretch 90 square-toe sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Loewe

floral appliqué leather minidress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Mango

asymmetrical heeled sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Jenny Bird

Faye knockers

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Bottega Veneta

mini shiny leather pouch

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Brilliant Earth

Coastal ombre ring

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Aquazzura

Tequila 105 crystal-embellished leather sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Norma Kamali

Maria satin midi-dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Cult Gaia

Solene crystal-embellished mesh mini bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

La Ligne

Carey stretch-jersey midi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Alighieri

Gaze of the Moon gold-plated necklace

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Benedetta Bruzziches

Your Best Friend La Grande satin shoulder bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Saint Laurent

Venue crystal-embellished satin sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Valentino Garavani

V-logo mini leather shoulder bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Manolo Blahnik

Maysli buckle slingback pumps

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Reformation

Joana floral-print silk-charmeuse midi-dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Bottega Veneta

Knot Minaudière bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Mansur Gavriel

Cloud plissé leather clutch

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Emilia Wickstead

Elvita floral-print midi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Prada

satin headband

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Aeyde

Ingrid slingback pumps

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Johanna Ortiz

Destellos embellished halter minidress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Blue Nile

pear-shaped amethyst pendant

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Rosantica

Holli Garden bead and crystal-embellished clutch

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Schutz

Ully slide sandals

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Clio Peppiatt

crystal bag

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Roksanda

Zenobia asymmetric midi dress

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Gucci

GG slingback pumps

60Cocktail Dresses and Accessories Perfect for Your Next Wedding

Blue Nile

diamond tennis bracelet