22 Best Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses of 2023

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So a fancy wedding invitation just landed at your front door, and now you’re wondering what the heck to wear. As if choosing a dress for a winter, spring, summer, or fall wedding wasn’t already hard enough, having to decide on a formal frock for a black-tie affair can instantly up the intimidation factor. No need to fret: There are tons of flattering wedding guest dresses perfectly suited for swankier affairs, no matter the season. The key here is to go for glitz and glamour, and opt for ankle-grazing options and opulent fabrics (think: sparkly sequins, lush velvet, and statement-making floral embroidery) that exude elegance and make you feel elevated.

From timeless black options to head-turning metallic picks and red carpet-ready off-the-shoulder silhouettes, these are the best dresses you’re going to want to get all dolled up in for every black-tie wedding on your social calendar this year.

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1

Black Jeweled Halter

DANNIJO

Embellished Halter Maxi Dress

2

Kate Middleton-Loved

THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE

The Light Sleeper Ruffled Wool-Blend Lamé Gown

3

Minimalist Cowl Neck

BHLDN

BHLDN Cali Satin Charmeuse Midi Dress

4

Lush Velvet Dress

Jenny Yoo

Jenny Yoo Logan Velvet Dress

5

Belle of the Ball

Vera Wang Bride

Women’s Diane Pleated Satin Gown

6

Goddess-Like One-Shoulder

Ramy Brook

Athena One-Shoulder Maxi Dress

7

On-Trend Metallic

Retrofête

Waldorf Dress

8

Feathery Frock

Taller Marmo

Ubud Feather-Trimmed Gown

9

Red Hot

Norma Kamali

Norma Kamali Diana Gown

10

Dynasty-Style Shoulders

Rebecca Vallance

Katie Gown

11

Glitzy Gown

Jonathan Simkhai

Finley sequined gown

12

Blue Blooms

Sachin & Babi

Brielle Floral Strapless Gown

13

Regal Ruffles

Bronx and Banco

Velvet Flared Gown

14

Minimalist Halterneck

Galvan

Women’s Sienna Satin Halterneck Gown

15

Tuxedo Style

Aidan by Aidan Mattox

Strapless Column Gown

16

Purple Slip

Fame and Partners

The Rosella Dress

17

Ladylike Lace

LoveShackFancy

Sima Midi Dress

18

Romantic Florals

Reformation

Veria Silk Dress

19

Flash of Pink

Aidan by Aidan Mattox

Women’s Bow-Sleeve Column Gown

20

Shimmering Cocktail Dress

Markarian

Women’s Glitter Pleated Tulle Dress

21

Versatile Maxi

DIARRABLU

Mailys Convertible Dress

22

High-Low Silhouette

Alfred Sung

Strapless High/Low Ballgown


Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more. 

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