The Guest Dress Code

Written by:

Brenda Diaz de la Vega

06/10/2026

Summer parties are upon us again, which means it is time to start thinking about what to wear. While guest dressing may seem straightforward, there is an art to getting it right. Nothing is worse than trying to look fabulous while an underwire is digging into your ribs, your strapless gown is slowly making its way south, or your heels are sinking into the grass before you’ve even made it to the first champagne toast. The perfect guest outfit is not necessarily the most dramatic one in the room, but rather the one that allows you to enjoy the celebration without giving your wardrobe a second thought. Comfortable enough to dance, polished enough for the photographs, and chic enough to survive a long evening of champagne, cake and questionable dance floor decisions, these are the dresses, shoes and accessories we are reaching for this season.

Erdem Floral off-shoulder duchess satin gown