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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Codes — and 46 Looks Perfect For the Occasion

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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Codes — and 46 Looks Perfect For the Occasion

24 July, 2017 by Sarah Wasilak

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"How lovely, a wedding to go to!" you think as you unwrap your latest invite. But at the very bottom corner, you notice the dress code and likely start to panic. What qualifies as "dressy-casual," and how do you know if that little red mini is "cocktail" approved? Chill out — we've broken down the basics and made you a handy guide.

Below you'll find a quick description of each style along with a few perfect options for each occasion. Whether you're headed to the garden for a casual reception or you'll be dancing the night away in a glamorous hall, we found you a look. Scroll to shop for your upcoming event or jump ahead to the category you want to see.

Dressy-Casual

Topshop Boutique Hammered satin slip dress ($180)

Tibi Bella Floral Jumpsuit ($695)

Mango Bow Printed Jumpsuit ($45)

Forever 21 contemporary wide leg jumpsuit ($30)

Mara Hoffman Star Blast Tie Front Dress ($312)

Madewell Silk Sheer-Stripe Cami Dress ($150)

Chloé Tasseled Striped Silk-Crepon Gown ($5,995)

MANGO Wrapped Satin Dress ($80)

Zara Printed Dress With Frills ($100)

Christopher Kane Sleeveless Heart-Print Midi Dress, Red ($1,295)

Zimmermann Sakura Embroidered Jumpsuit ($530)

Burberry Printed Mesh Mini Dress ($2,795)

J. Crew Collection graphic floral sheath dress ($498)

Asos Jumpsuit with Tunic Detail ($89)

Balenciaga Printed Silk-Blend Gazar Mini Dress ($1,745)

Cocktail or Semi-Formal

Zara Guipure Lace Tube Dress ($100)

Elizabeth and James Riza Cutout Stretch-Ponte Halterneck Dress ($385)

Miu Miu Embellished Cutout Crepe Dress ($3,615)

H&M Long Chiffon Dress - Mint - Ladies ($70)

Asos Premium Silky Color Block Maxi Dress ($106)

Alice + Olivia 'Debi' One-Shoulder Jumpsuit ($465)

Lela Rose Floral-Embroidered Halter-Neck Dress, Pink ($2,495)

BOSS 'Derivana' Midi Sheath Dress ($995)

Tory Burch Lisa Metallic Fil Coupé Maxi Dress ($1,295)

Chi Chi London Midi Dress on Sateen with Collar and Sleeves ($98)

Diane von Furstenberg Nori One-Shoulder Silk-Chiffon Dress ($600)

Monique Lhuillier Guipure Lace & Jacquard Fit-And-Flare Dress ($3,595)

Jason Wu Crepe De Chine Midi Dress ($1,495)

Rebecca Minkoff Janelle lace mini dress ($298)

Givenchy Cold-Shoulder Embellished Scallop Dress, Gold ($6,080)

Topshop Metallic cut-out jumpsuit ($130)

Saint Laurent Floral-Print Silk-Georgette Gown ($5,990)

Rebecca Taylor Ella One Shoulder Ruffle Dress ($795)

Giambattista Valli Cap Sleeve Dress ($2,700)

Black Tie or Formal

Rosie Assoulin Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Ruffled Silk-Faille Gown ($4,395)

Marchesa Floral Tulle A-Line Dress ($6,495)

Valentino Sequin starfish silk organza gown ($14,830)

Zac Posen Sleeveless Fit-&-Flare Gown, Coral ($2,590)

DELPOZO Tiered Silk Gown with Wide Cowl Neck ($5,700)

Calvin Klein Sequined Cap-Sleeve Gown ($269)

Balmain Embellished Gathered Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress ($2,615)

Oscar de la Renta Floral-Embellished Ball Gown, Cardinal ($8,990)

Asos Crepe Maxi Dress With Soft Cape Back Detail ($62)

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