34 best wedding guest dresses to rock in 2021 - TODAY - TODAY

34 best wedding guest dresses to rock in 2021 - TODAY - TODAY
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful White Graduation Dresses That’ll Stand Out In A Crowd - Scary Mommy
13 Rainbow Dresses For a More Color-Filled Spring - Vogue
These Black Dresses Will Have You Ready for Reemergence - Vogue

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 01:59 PM PDT

There's nothing more beautiful than a spring wedding, and as beautiful as the bride is bound to look, there's no shame in wanting to look your best, too.

Whether your upcoming event takes place at noon in a garden or just before an evening reception, we've rounded up some of the best dresses for wedding guests to wear to any special occasion this spring.

From plus sized to petite, from silky cocktail dress to flowing maxis, we've got all springtime wedding guests covered with this guide to looking event-ready.

Best wedding guest dresses for spring and summer

1. LDT Tyra Colorblock Dress

This sleeveless A-line dress has a simple style that gets taken up a notch by the colorful fabric. We love the bold purples and pinks, as well as the flattering length.

2. Torrid Crinkle Knit Skater Midi Dress

The cute keyhole back and emerald green crinkle fabric take this plus-size option from Torrid to a whole different level.

3. Draper James Miranda Wrap Dress

Nothing says "spring" like a sweet gingham print, and this beautiful wrap dress from Draper James is a perfect example of springtime charm.

4. Trisha Stretch Shirtdress

Adorned with fun illustrations in bubblegum pink and various shades of green, this fit-and-flare ruffled shirtdress is a fresh, ultra-feminine pick for sunny garden weddings. Plus, who can resist roomy pockets?

5. Rue 21 Ruffled Deep V Tiered Dress

This affordable dress is available in plus sizes and comes in a beautiful light pink shade. The chiffon fabric, ruffled accents and puff sleeves make it a great option for wedding guests.

6. Summersalt All Dressed Up Mock Neck Dress

You'll look like wedding guest perfection in this lightweight mock neck dress from Summersalt. Made with silky recycled charmeuse, its romantic smocking, watercolor florals and delicate ruffles is perfect for a casual garden shindig.

7. Lands' End Piped Sheath Dress

Simplicity is key with this navy sheath dress, the perfect canvas for accessorizing.

8. Next to You Ruffled Midi Dress

Dance the night away in this romantic rose ruffled midi dress, which has fluttery sleeves and a dramatic side split.

9. Torrid Tiered Maxi Dress

Pretty in pink! This V-neck and back maxi dress has a belted waist and a tiered style, making it totally wedding-worthy. The soft fabric is breathable and warm weather-ready and it's available in plus sizes up to 6X.

10. Dressbarn Striped Loose Dress

This unique sleeveless striped dress gives us major outdoor wedding vibes with its loose, comfortable fit and stylish tie back.

11. Rexi Maxi Dress

Show off a little bit of shoulder in this dainty maxi dress. Available in navy blue and light pink, it can also be easily dressed up or down, depending on the dress code for the big day.

12. Draper James Love Circle Dress

Cherry blossoms get a new color palette with this navy and yellow V-neck style from Draper James.

13. Coolibar Tunic Dress

For an outdoor wedding, a dress with built-in UPF is an added plus. That's why we love this tunic dress from Coolibar, which comes in both solid colors and prints and is made with sun protection included.

14. Shein A-Line Dress

This floral V-neck dress fits like a wrap dress without the belting. It's available in plus sizes up to 4X and comes in white or black fabric, making it a great choice for a day or evening event.

15. Z Supply Beverly Slub Dress

A little black maxi dress made of the perfect airy fabric, this stunner has a high neckline, keyhole back and the perfect number of flattering ruffles.

16. Mango Floral Print Dress

This short-sleeved floral dress is romantic enough for any kind of wedding. Its shorter length makes it a great dress to pair with some vibrant heels.

17. LDT Annemarie Dotted Dress

The stretch fabric and boat neckline on this simple black dress from LDT make it perfect for a garden wedding or an outdoor reception. With a flattering black belt and trendy white polka dots, it's a stylish option made of comfortable fabric.

18. Scoop Blouson Sleeve Dress

Yellow, pink or white? This boho-style mini dress has a loose fit and clasps with a button at its keyhole back. The cuffs are lined with elastic to keep the flowing fabric in place and the length is perfect for warm weather.

19. Parigi Maxi Dress

Be prepared to stun in this vibrant maxi dress that serves all kinds of drama. Kimono sleeves and ruched waistband is flattering for any body type, while its comfortable material is also light enough for warmer outdoor receptions.

20. A New Day Ruffle Hem Dress

This simple and comfortable maxi from Target has a ruffle hem and a flattering tie belt. It's also available in plus sizes and comes in tons of colors like coral, light purple and mint.

21. Shabby Chic Ingram Maxi

The stunning ruffles on this navy maxi dress are enough to make anyone feel like the belle of the ball. Add in the beautiful maxi length and heirloom lace and you'll fall in love with this option.

22. Toccin Handkerchief Racer Dress

This stand-out dress has a high neck racer-cut bodice and is made from lightweight textured cotton. The dress is belted with a beautiful bow and is perfect for warm weather with its hibiscus red color.

23. Shein Belted Dress

This pale blue floral print dress comes in plus sizes and has a cute tie belt for the waist. Accessorize with some nude heels and metallic earrings for a perfect spring wedding look.

24. Amanda Uprichard Maisie Midi Dress

This gorgeous pastel yellow dress has a zipper back and sits perfectly on the shoulders while accentuating the open neckline. The flowing yellow sleeves only add to its stylishness.

25. Aliya Tiered V-Neck Dress

Take it to the tropics in this stunning patterned dress from Alex Marie. You'll catch people's attention with the bold colors, but chances are they'll also compliment you on the subtle tiers and flattering tie-waist.

26. Rue 21 Lace Inset Maxi Dress

This maxi dress is available in several pastel shades and has lace accents to give extra springtime vibes.

27. Teri Jon Long Sleeve Floral Print Dress

Perfect for spring events, this lightweight, knee-length, long-sleeved dress has a collar neckline to accent its simple silhouette. And, the black background and striking floral print make it a great option for an evening wedding.

28. Betsey Johnson Vintage Flair Dress

Take the little black dress to the next level with this trendy cherry-print dress from Betsey Johnson, which has a flair bottom and spaghetti straps in addition to a pink and green cherry pattern.

29. Rungolee St. Tropez Dress

We love the bright pink colors of this pink and white Rungolee dress. The soft elastic at the waist and the flirty V-neckline make it a beautiful dress for an outdoor affair.

30. Lands' End Surplice Wrap Maxi Dress

Available in several colorful patterns, this cap sleeved maxi is comfortable, stretchy and perfect for a garden or beach wedding.

31. A New Day Slip Dress

The color options are strong for this simple slip dress from Target, and it's available in plus sizes. Choose a color like vibrant pink or muted olive green and get to work accessorizing.

32. Shabby Chic Agatha Maxi

Lace for days! This dress comes in a gorgeous mahogany red shade and has flutter sleeves, an empire waist and buttons up the back.

33. Torrid Chiffon Skater Midi Dress

This plus-sized option from Torrid is totally twirl-worthy. Made from vivid purple chiffon and accented with buttons and tiny heart-shaped "dots," all this dress needs are some sparkly accessories to be wedding-ready.

34. Garden Date Midi Dress

There's a lot to love about this flirty floral dress from Lulus. The princess-seamed bodice perfectly fits to your waist, while the square neckline and side slit adds a bit of attitude to the classic A-line silhouette.

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Terri Peters

Terri Peters is a writer and editor for TODAY.com and editor of the TODAY Parenting Team. She lives in a small beach town on the Atlantic coast of Florida with her husband and two kids. When she isn't writing, Terri can be found feeding her backyard flock of chickens or exploring Florida's theme parks and beaches with her family.

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful White Graduation Dresses That’ll Stand Out In A Crowd - Scary Mommy

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 02:41 PM PDT

white graduation dresses (1) — Tilly's/Modcloth/Bloomingdale's

Maybe you need a white graduation dress because it's your school's dress code. Maybe you just want a white graduation dress because there's something ethereal and enchanting about a flow-y white gown, and you want to channel your inner magic on the day you graduate (whether it's from high school, college, or grad school). Either way, the internet has plenty of options for white dresses that you can easily repurpose for a white party (or even a wedding — some of these dresses are just fancy enough to be bride material).

Scroll through our picks (which we chose based on style, reviews, price tag, and whether or not we'd wear them ourselves or buy them for our daughters) and just know that whatever you choose is perfect. Your big day will be perfect, and you have such big, big things ahead of you. All those doors? They're yours to not open, but to break down. You're the future we want to see in this world, and your graduation is just Day One. You've got this.

Now, let's get dressed TF up.

Best White Graduation Dresses

This A-Line dress is just a little Baby Doll and a little boho. It's a lot cute and airy for a stifling hot graduation day (and remember, you'll be cloaked under that gown, too). We also love that it's made of 100% cotton, which makes it extra breathable. Details like the elegant square neck, eyelet embroidery, and subtle puffy sleeves make it just the right amount of classy.

$22 AT SHEIN

This short floral dress is the perfect summer dress — and it's great for someone who wants a casual look on graduation day. With spaghetti straps and a subtle V-neck, this dress is what "school is out for summer / school's out forever" looks like as an outfit. Dress it up with heels and a cardigan, if you want. Plus, you can totally rewear it to just about anything.

$49 AT URBAN OUTFITTERS

We can always count on ASOS to deliver. If you're looking for something a little different, we love this white spotted dresses by Nobody's Child. This London brand is known for its rad prints and designs, and we love that it's loose and casual, but easy to dress up with some boots or heeled sandals (or some Docs — we'd wear that). The fabric is lightweight, so even though it's a maxi dress, you'll still stay cool throughout the day.

$38 AT ASOS

What's more fitting than a dress called "I Did It My Way"? Because hell yeah, girl, you ARE doing it your way! This dress is more formal, with its square neck, three-quarter sleeves and romantic floral lace detail. This one also requires more work, since it's hand-wash only. But hey, you signed up for a white dress. They're just naturally going to be more high-maintenance and less jungle juice spill-resistant. If it's sold out on Nordstrom, try Revolve.

$119 AT NORDSTROM

Would you rather wear pants? Get a jumpsuit — the one-and-done fashion solution we're all about. Even though it looks like a two-piece set, this jumpsuit gives you an easy, comfortable fit, so you don't have to worry about re-tucking in a shirt every 10 minutes (with all the sitting and then standing to clap, this solution is a godsend). With wide-leg pants that let your legs breathe and a long-sleeved lace top, you can achieve a formal (and more covered) look without feeling like you're baking.

$150 AT ELOQUII

This mini is so '90s, we want it for ourselves. It may be simple, but it packs a statement. The square neckline is very Cher from Clueless, but we love the modern touch of the open back (the double bungee strap detail is really cute).

$37 AT PACSUN

This gorgeous floral maxi dress can also double as a sundress which you can take with you on vacation this summer. It's easy, breezy, and beautiful, and it'll keep you cool in the blazing sun. We appreciate the small details like the front slit, and drawstring waist. It does have a deep V-neck, so you may need to plan accordingly with a bra (or no bra).

$74 AT TILLY'S

Sure, Banana Republic may be known for its high-quality, sleek professional attire — you truly cannot go wrong with a BR top and blazer. But the retailer also sells some beautiful dresses perfect for just about any occasion. The beauty of this wrap-effect midi dress is that it looks like a wrap dress, but doesn't come with the constant readjusting of one. Made of sustainable Lenzing™ EcoVero™ (a type of fiber that comes from renewable wood sources), it makes sure to keep you cool during the hot weather months. Details like the elastic waistband keep you comfortable (and are also super flattering), and the crossback shoulder straps are perfectly summer-y. (Plus, BR is almost always having a sale — at the time of publication, you can score pieces up to 40% more or higher if you have a GAP card.)

$129 AT BANANA REPUBLIC

Want to stand out? This dress will make you stand out. With its mesh overlay and fringe detail, this is a dress a '20s flapper girl would wear if she lived in the 2020s — it's a cool modern take that's structured yet still super playful and pretty. This one is dry clean only, so the only downside is that you'll have to be *very* careful not to spill on it.

$195 AT BLOOMINGDALE'S

The tiered sleeves on this dress are a total showstopper. This off-the-shoulder white dress hugs your body in all the right places, and will ensure that you're the belle of the ball, er, graduation. We'd pair this with a pair of colorful heels or sandals, but the design itself is statement-making on its own.

$108.50 AT MACY'S

While this is technically part of Modcloth's bridal collection, we think it's just casual enough to wear to a graduation (or honestly, any kind of semi-dress-up event). Everything from the fluttery sleeves to the pleated skirt, to to the tie-belt makes this a gorgeous option that looks and feels effortless. Bonus: It's machine washer-friendly.

$149 AT MODCLOTH

We love how this tiered dress kind of makes you look like a birthday cake. Its scalloped square neck, fun spaghetti straps, and zig-zag eyelet details is what drew us to it, and it's also a huge plus that it's made of 100% breathable cotton.

$108 AT EXPRESS

If you're looking for something simple, no-fuss, and elegant (but still versatile), this Calvin Klein midi dress is beautiful and totally meant to be repurposed. Made of polyester and spandex, we love that this dress isn't stiff and actually moves with your body (so that when you're sitting for over an hour on graduation day, you don't feel massively constricted). Other details like that pretty see-through mesh hemline and scoop neck, make this outfit super dreamy.

$99.98 AT MACY'S

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13 Rainbow Dresses For a More Color-Filled Spring - Vogue

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 02:35 PM PDT

The true beauty of fashion is its ability to uplift. Ever heard of the term happy print? Those joyous motifs can literally put a smile on anyone's face. And as of late, a wave of rainbow dresses have done just that. It's a collection of colorful maxis, midis, and minis that have seemingly arrived just in time for our glorious reemergence. There's no better way to break out of our sweatpants-and-sweatshirt cocoons than with a sublime, prismatic look.

Celebrities are already on board with the upbeat creations, from Gal Gadot in Gabriela Hearst's crochet dress to Julia Garner in Christopher John Roger's chromatic number to Gabrielle Union in Caroline Constas's splashy frock. In the same vein, we're ready to illuminate our wardrobes this spring and summer with a color-splashed outfit or two. To jumpstart things, we've gathered 13 spirited rainbow dresses perfect for a cheerful comeback. April showers couldn't dampen this parade of festive designs if it tried.

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

These Black Dresses Will Have You Ready for Reemergence - Vogue

Posted: 26 Apr 2021 02:32 PM PDT

Photographed by Zoë Ghertner, Vogue, September 2019.

Black dresses are the ideal reemergence piece. Here's why: the first inklings of reemergence have arrived, but nightlife as we knew it in the "Before Times"—sweaty and packed together in concert venues, bars, and nightclubs—has yet to reconvene. It's been more than a year without party stimuli like strobe lights, pumping music, and personal space—a time that could, for some, be compared to a dive in a sensory deprivation tank. Because of this, reemergence has recalibrated what we may have once considered mundane to exhilarating. And this includes fashion. Take, for example, the black dress—once a humble closet workhorse that you could rely upon for any occasion, the black dress has now become the occasion.

Bright, bold clothes can feel like a lot after holding up at home in leisurewear. Neither pretentious nor too loud, black dresses are the manifestation of a recalibration after a year of wearing sweats— a digestible way to ease us into getting dressed up without jarring us.

While reemergence for some may mean bold and bright optimistic clothes for some, it's black dresses, in all their forms—little, longline, floaty, fitted—that are the polished sartorial security blankets perfect for moving through an increasingly reopened world. Here, shop some of our favorite black dresses on the market.

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