Wedding guest dresses that aren't boring

Wedding guest dressing is a balancing act: you want to look like you made an effort without upstaging anyone, and you need something you can sit, eat, toast and dance in for eight hours. This edit focuses on the FOREVER6IX dresses that hit that balance — maxis and midis with movement, interesting necklines and details that photograph well.

For a daytime or garden ceremony, a floral slip maxi, a flutter sleeve pleated dress or the soft pleat day dress keeps things light. For evening or black-tie optional, go for the tailored column maxi, the asymmetric ruffle maxi or the cutout long sleeve gown. The pleated mesh long sleeve dress covers your arms for more traditional ceremonies or colder venues.

None of these dresses come in bridal white, and every one can be styled up with heels and statement earrings or down with flats for the after-party. Read our full wedding guest guide for dress-code decoding.