What should I wear as a wedding guest?

Something you feel dressed-up and comfortable in that will not clash with the wedding party. A midi or maxi dress is the classic answer; a smart co-ord set is the modern one. Check the dress code on the invitation, then let the venue and season steer fabric and colour.

Can I wear a jumpsuit or trousers to a wedding?

Yes. A dressy jumpsuit or a tailored top and trouser set is completely accepted at most weddings now, and often more comfortable for a long day. Dress it up with heels, an occasion bag and something on the head if the dress code calls for it.

Where can I buy a wedding guest outfit near Cardiff?

The Queen B Boutique in Penarth, just south of Cardiff. Shop the wedding guest edit online, or come in and try options across our occasion dresses and casualwear boutiques in one visit.

What colours should a wedding guest avoid?

White, ivory and anything close to them, unless the couple asks for it. It is also worth checking the bridesmaids' colour so you do not accidentally join the wedding party in the photographs. Beyond that, wear the colours that suit you.

Can wedding guests book a styling appointment?

Yes. Appointments are not reserved for mothers of the bride. Tell us the dress code and the venue, and a stylist will pull guest options from across the boutique, dresses, co-ords, shoes and accessories together.

Wedding Guest

Wedding guest dressing has one rule: look wonderful without upstaging anyone. This edit keeps you on the right side of it. Dresses and co-ord sets from Arggido, Alice Collins and our own QB label, in prints and shapes that keep working long after the wedding.

Co-ord sets do a lot of the work here. A blouse and trouser set from Arggido reads every bit as dressed-up as a gown, and you will wear the pieces separately for years afterwards. The dresses run from midi shirt styles to long, floaty maxis.

This is a hand-picked edit rather than the whole story. The occasion dresses collection runs 800 styles deep if you want more choice, and a styling appointment works just as well for guests as it does for mothers of the bride.

The 8th Sign Peach Harriet Tweed Belted Midi Dress

£75.00

£150.00

Arggido 49624 Blouse & Trouser Set

£169.00

The 8th Sign 8SAW709 Red/Pink Carmen Colourblock Midi Dress

£69.50

£139.00

Cream Lucca Dress

£45.00

£89.99

Cream Lucca Long Dress

£65.00

£129.99

The 8th Sign Joan Velvet Bow Maxi Dress

£159.00

The 8th Sign Callie Metallic Skater Dress with V-neckline, puff sleeves, button-front detail and flared skirt.

The 8th Sign Callie Metallic Skater Cocktail Occasion Dress