25 Best Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Guest Dresses for 2024 Weddings

April 2024 · 6 minute read

For an Intimate Celebration

Harbison Sunray Dress

Sunray Dress

For an Intimate Celebration

Harbison Sunray Dress

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A rehearsal dinner is a chance to be playful with your dressy look. The asymmetric top on this blue jersey dress is an unexpected pick that feels fresh.

Sizes: XS–XXL

Color: Blue

For a Versatile LBD

Matteau Open-Back Stretch-Knit Maxi Dress

Open-Back Stretch-Knit Maxi Dress

For a Versatile LBD

Matteau Open-Back Stretch-Knit Maxi Dress

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“This Matteau dress is my vacation staple and a great rehearsal look for me that I’ve styled with casual sandals for an intimate wedding weekend in L.A.,” Choi says. The style expert adds that she has also worn it to a rooftop event in Puerto Rico with dressier accessories.

Sizes: 1–5

Color: Black

For a Casual Picnic

Wiggy Kit Eden Dress

Eden Dress

For a Casual Picnic

Wiggy Kit Eden Dress

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For an early-evening rehearsal dinner, pick something playful like this red dress trimmed with contrasting rickrack.

Sizes: XS–L

Color: Red

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For an Occasion to Pull Off Pockets

Everlane Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress

Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress

For an Occasion to Pull Off Pockets

Everlane Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress

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Simple, sleek, elegant. Try this Everlane dress when you’re looking for a style you can easily wear over and over again with slightly different accessories.

Sizes: XS–XL

Colors: Blush, black

What reviewers are saying: “Beautiful dress that feels luxurious, soft and lightweight. My favorite parts are the back, the pockets, and the seam at the waist.”

For a Formal Dress You'll Wear Again

Reformation Kaye Silk Dress

Kaye Silk Dress

For a Formal Dress You'll Wear Again

Reformation Kaye Silk Dress

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If dinner is somewhere swanky, a silky V-neck dress styled with statement jewelry is a combination that’s comfortable and yet still fancy.

Sizes: 14–24

Color: Artichoke

For a Retro Rehersal

Delfi Collective Halter Fringe Dress

Halter Fringe Dress

For a Retro Rehersal

Delfi Collective Halter Fringe Dress

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For a retro-themed rehearsal dinner, this colorfully printed dress has a ’60s flair without feeling costume-y. What we really mean is, you’ll be able to wear it again.

Sizes: XS–L

Color: Bronze

What reviewers are saying: “This dress is bright, fun, and versatile. Can be dressed down with a jean jacket and up with a blazer.”

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For Standing Out at Sunset

Loewe Paula’s Ibiza Dress

Paula’s Ibiza Dress

For Standing Out at Sunset

Loewe Paula’s Ibiza Dress

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For a sunset soirée, lean into the look with a dress that matches the fiery backdrop. The stretchy cotton fabric means the dress can be worn easily during the daytime.

Sizes: XS–L

Color: Multi

For a “Wear Any Way” Dress

Attersee Fluid Cape Dress

Fluid Cape Dress

For a “Wear Any Way” Dress

Attersee Fluid Cape Dress

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“I love this crinkle-fabric dress from Attersee,” says Choi. “It’s easy but formal enough for wedding events. It’s a timeless silhouette that you can dress down with a pair of neutral sandals or dress up in a pair of heels and a statement clutch.”

Sizes: XS–XL

Colors: Cypress, dark navy, champagne

For Keeping It Simple

Toteme Silk Midi Dress

Silk Midi Dress

For Keeping It Simple

Toteme Silk Midi Dress

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Minimal and understated, Toteme’s silk midi dress is for a dinner where you want to keep things minimal but elegant. Style with white or beige sandals and a sculptural clutch.

Sizes: 2–12

Color: Navy

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For a Clambake

J.Crew Smocked Poplin Dress

Smocked Poplin Dress

For a Clambake

J.Crew Smocked Poplin Dress

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Show off a single shoulder with J.Crew’s asymmetric cotton dress. The electric-blue hue is perfect for a seaside dinner.

Sizes: XXS–3XL

Color: Blue

What reviewers are saying: “Lovely dress! Got this in the blue which is exactly the shade as what it appears online.”

For an Easygoing Evening

Sea Greir Pleating Dress

Greir Pleating Dress

For an Easygoing Evening

Sea Greir Pleating Dress

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If you’re looking for a mini silhouette, Sea’s pleated dress is a choice that skews more “intimate dinner” than “night on the town.”

Sizes: XS–XL

Color: Poppy

For a Dinner Alfresco

Marina Moscone Foldover Dress

Foldover Dress

For a Dinner Alfresco

Marina Moscone Foldover Dress

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Pleats, please! Satin plissé allows for easy movement if you plan on making the most of navigating your way from group to group during cocktail hour.

Sizes: 0–12

Color: Pink

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For a Funky Print

La Ligne Celina Dress

Celina Dress

For a Funky Print

La Ligne Celina Dress

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An abstract floral print is a fun way to put a twist on our typical spring and summer options.

Sizes: XS–3X

Color: Blue floral

For a Day-to-Night Option

Rosie Assoulin All Tucked In Dress

All Tucked In Dress

For a Day-to-Night Option

Rosie Assoulin All Tucked In Dress

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Rosie Assoulin is beloved for her quirky-cool dresses. This simple cotton piece is easy to imagine wearing to work or summer picnics in addition to your upcoming celebration.

Sizes: 0–14

Color: Blue

For a Swanky City Soirée

Mango Gradient Dress With Draped Neckline

Gradient Dress With Draped Neckline

For a Swanky City Soirée

Mango Gradient Dress With Draped Neckline

This Y2K-inspired maxi dress from Mango is casual enough that despite the length, it won’t take attention away from the bride.

Sizes: 2–10

Color: Pink

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For a Short Hemline

Dôen Caitrin Dress

Caitrin Dress

For a Short Hemline

Dôen Caitrin Dress

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“This is such a cute silhouette if you’re expecting,” says Choi. “Rehearsal dinners and welcome events are also a great time to wear short dresses that you love that might not necessarily be formal enough for the main event.”

Sizes: XS–XXL

Color: Frost

For Dinner on the Beach

Johanna Ortiz Quechua Dress

Quechua Dress

For Dinner on the Beach

Johanna Ortiz Quechua Dress

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For a beachy rehearsal dinner, choose a dress with a cutout like this light and breezy option from Johanna Ortiz. Toes in the sand, hem in the waves—you can toast the bride and groom in style.

Sizes: XS–XL

Color: Red

For a Voluminous Moment

Aje Evangeline Cornelli Square-Neck Chiffon Maxi Dress

Evangeline Cornelli Square-Neck Chiffon Maxi Dress

For a Voluminous Moment

Aje Evangeline Cornelli Square-Neck Chiffon Maxi Dress

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While you don’t want to go for something too princessy or over the top if you think it might encroach on the bride’s moment, this voluminous dress is a fun choice for a ’50s-inspired rehearsal dinner or one where girlier silhouettes might be encouraged.

Sizes: 0–14

Color: Pink

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For a Little Outdoor Celebration

Rixo Nicolette Dress

Nicolette Dress

For a Little Outdoor Celebration

Rixo Nicolette Dress

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RSVP yes to a casual outdoor rehearsal dinner, and pick up this picnic check dress as your go-to look for the evening. It’s a style that’s easy to transition from day to night with a block-heel sandal and denim jacket.

Sizes: UK 6–20

Color: Blue

For the Sleek Sophisticate

Zara Satin Slip Dress

Satin Slip Dress

For the Sleek Sophisticate

Zara Satin Slip Dress

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A nod to ’90s-era Calvin Klein, this silk dress has a silvery sheen, while the body-hugging silhouette is comfortable yet unassuming. For a sit-down dinner in the city, this dress is just the thing.

Sizes: XS–XXL

Color: Charcoal

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