Our fashion team's picks of the month

21 JULY 2026

THIS MONTH: THE WEDDING GUEST EDIT 

 

The invites are in. The group chat is active. Now for the only decision that really matters: what are you wearing?

 

Thankfully, wedding guest dressing has moved far beyond frills and florals in recent years. Whether you’re buying, borrowing, renting or revisiting an old favourite, consider this an excuse to embrace colour, texture and a little personality.


Here, our fashion team shares the pieces, palettes and styling ideas worth considering for the season ahead.

Back to black by Coco

Long gone are the days when black was a wedding guest no-go. Now, it’s an incredibly chic option that feels particularly of the moment when paired with a pop of colour, I love this dusky pink Jude mule. Choose a gown with a sculptural silhouette and add satin pumps and plenty of diamonds for a finish that feels both polished and playful. 

JUDE Date Mule in pink leather £450 • Steve Madden Mags pale pink £90 • Rabanne Mini Palette in Back to Black £23.20 • The OWN Studio the This Way and That Way dress £1200 • Stradivarius heeled mule £35.99 • LIÉ STUDIO the Poppy barrette £70 • Victoria Beckham Beauty the posh gloss in ice £31 • The OWN Studio the Ruffle Your Feathers dress £1150 • ALAÏA invisible jewel wedge sandals in patent calfskin €1690 • STAUD Lila leather-trimmed satin bucket bag £171 • Missoma Molten Snow Double Medium Hoop Earrings £149 • & Other Stories Rhinestone drop earrings £37 • 16ARLINGTON Connie mini dress £495 • Moya Jewellery Alexandra Long Earrings £220 • Diana Hampton square roman dial quartz watch 23mm £139.99 •

Into the blue by Bliss 

Whether a pale powder hue or a bright pop of cobalt, blue is dominating this season. Stand out in a sea of florals by pairing a slinky satin slip with directional accessories. For a summer wedding, I love these Alaia mirrored wedge sandals or Mango ballet flats that will avoid you sinking into grass during the drinks reception.

Paper and bamboo parasol £19.95 • Port Tanger Noor £345 • The OWN Studio the Soft Side of Midnight dress £1450 • DÔEN Junia mini dress £550 • ALAÏA cube wedge sandal £1100 • MISHO sakli earrings £84 • Burberry BE4465 £184.99 • Anisa Sojka the Juliet tennis necklace £116 • POEVE Faye mules £170 • Moussse moisture rush cream £85 • Jil Sander sphere bag £660 • Victoria Beckham gathered satin gown £990 • LE MONDE BERYL woven flats £380 • Osprey leather clutch £125 • Victoria Beckham Beauty lid lustre in mink £38 • 

Molten metallics by Jemima

Metallics are an easy way to create subtle impact with a look that transitions seamlessly from day to night. When it comes to colour, think warm over cool: champagne, bronze and rich chocolate will photograph beautifully in natural light and suit most skin tones. Let one piece lead and build everything else around it. Think statement sequins, liquid-finish fabrics and glossy gold jewellery.

ALAÏA leather sunglasses £630 • The OWN STUDIO the Moonshine Crescent Column £1380 • NEOUS Hynia mules £495 • Alexis Bittar Solanales earrings £282.59 • The OWN Studio a Little Later than Planned dress £2250 •  Aaria Petra illusion earrings £90 • REFY body glow £28 • Isamaya dazzle up highlighter £19 • Panconesi Ritorto bracelet €105 • The Frankie Shop LouLou dress €308 • Glossier Futuredew illuminator £26 • Jimmy Choo Isa pumps £750 • All Saints Bettina clutch bag £122.40 •  Massimo Dutti spiral rhinestone earrings £60 • 

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