Picture the scene: you're standing in an olive grove before the rolling Tuscan hills. To your left is a smartly dressed cellist and to your right, a fully stocked burrata station (you heard me correctly). Yes, I've just returned from one of the most amazing weddings I've ever attended. In between trips to top up on Aperol spritz, as more guests arrived, I soon noticed an unofficial wedding guest dress colour palette emerging; a sunshine shade of lemon posset yellow and a chic rich shade of chocolate brown.
With plenty more nuptials on the horizon, with the ‘what’re you going to wear?’ Whatsapps rolling in, it’s clear this wedding guest colour scheme is going nowhere fast – and it’s easy to see why. First off, butter yellow, a summery, sunshine shade that’s surprisingly easy to wear. If you’re a fan of the easy-breezy nature of wearing a white dress, pastel yellow is the next best thing, being close to, but importantly NOT, white. Plus, it suits all skin tones and brings general joyful vibes all round.
Next up, the chocolate brown gown. If, like me, you’re usually dressed in all black, deep dark brown is the all-black ensemble’s more wedding-friendly sister, giving all the chic style points that wearing black head-to-toe offers up but with added warmth than its gothic counterpart, making it ideal for wedding season.
From chic silky slips and ethereal maxi dresses there are countless options across the high-street and beyond, to suit whatever your budget might be. Note the viral yellow Mango dress that I’ve seen crop up all over Instagram and Reformation’s simple slip which matching scarf which, alongside said yellow and brown, is also available in five other colours and polka dot – another perfect wedding guest outfit option.
So, if you’re planning your next wedding guest outfit, these colours come highly recommended.
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Known for excellent dresses, Reformation's Oren silk dress is the perfect wedding guest outfit complete with chic silk scarf detail and available in 8 beautiful colours.
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For fans of a shorter hemline, look to Rat & Boa's chocolate brown silky mini dress with tasselled scarf detailing.
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Made from 48% Ecovero viscose, this simple strapless maxi is a dress you'll come back to time and time again. Available in 4 pastel shades, this style would also make for a beautiful bridesmaid dress.
For something a little more casual, think beaches or countryside settings, try ASOS Design's cotton drop waist maxi - complete with handy adjustable lace-up detailing - that can easily be dressed up or down.
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For a real showstopper (but without stealing any of the bride's limelight) try Rat & Boa's slinky, lemon yellow halter neck dress with just the right amount of sparkle.
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For a super chic wedding guest dress, look to Reformation's chocolate brown slip dress and scarf combo for a timeless take on evening-wear.
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Whilst branded as a bridesmaid dress, there's no reason why you couldn't wear this lemon yellow dress as a guest, just be sure to confirm the bridesmaids aren't wearing yellow.
Australian label Dissh has taken over Instagram as the must-have brand for 2025, this chocolate brown dress is a seriously chic take on wedding guest dressing.
Julia Harvey has been Grazia’s shopping editor for four years, overseeing and editing all things shopping for the title from trend pages, interiors, gift guides and the best things to buy now in both print and online.