When Celebrities Aren’t the Bride, They Wear These Wedding Guest Dress Brands

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Quick Overview

You received a wedding invitation and saw the two words that can make or break a guest’s experience: dress code. Under it, inscribed in big, swooping letters, is formal, black-tie, or maybe something more nuanced, like garden-party chic (guilty as charged—I made that my own wedding theme).

Even for celebrities, wedding dress codes can be difficult to decipher. And while some of us (me) may spend months trying on just-okay dresses in hopes of finding one that fits the vibe, celebs have a few advantages. Namely, their stylists—and okay, maybe their budgets, too.

After recently seeing It girls like Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid show out in jaw-dropping dresses for their friends’ and family members’ nuptials, I figured it was time to peek into the wedding guest shopping habits of Hollywood’s elite.

TBH, I expected nothing but custom creations from luxury fashion houses, and while they do love pricier labels like Markarian, Wiederhoeft, and Zimmermann, celebs also reach for contemporary designers and mid-tier brands (they’re just like us!). So, to make the I-do season a little easier, I tracked down a few of the best wedding guest dresses from the brands the famous wedding attendees actually wear — some expected (I too love to wear Reformation to weddings), but some were unexpected and totally new to me.

Before she was a bride herself, Taylor Swift wore a metallic silk Maria Lucia Hohan gown in Brooklyn with then-fiancé Travis Kelce, and it had wedding guest written all over it. The label is a longtime favorite of hers, and its flowy, pleated silk designs are made for black-tie affairs. Consider it a splurge worth RSVPing yes for.

Maria Lucia Hohan Ruby Gown

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Maria Lucia Hohan Jasleen Gown

Maria Lucia Hohan Stephanie Dress

Maria Lucia Hohan Salima Dress

If you ever want to crash an upstate, rustic wedding, follow Dakota Johnson’s footsteps and secure a dress from Los Angeles-based brand Dôen. Technically, Lucy, played by Johnson in Materialists, opted for the frilly buttercream dress (and Nike sneakers). But the real takeaway? The label is stacked with nostalgic, wedding-ready designs, ranging from cascading silk to hand-beaded motifs.

Dôen Liselotte Dress

Dôen Lise Dress

Dôen Chandra Dress

Dôen Benoit Dress

Would you believe me if I told you Gigi Hadid wore a $450 dress to her sister’s wedding? Well, she did—and her exact gown is surprisingly still available. Hailing from London-based brand Deme, Hadid’s olive-green Suzie gown is proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to look your best. Twin with Hadid, or secure showstopping halternecks, caped dresses, and ethereal ruching designed to turn heads.

Deme by Gabriella Suzie Dress

Deme by Gabriella Hazel Mini Dress

Deme by Gabriella Alba Dress

Deme by Gabriella Taylor Dress

Turns out I’m not the only one late-night scrolling on ASOS. Sophie Turner attended a friend’s wedding wearing a—wait for it—$35 poplin halter-neck dress from the online British shop. The lemon-yellow dress has since sold out, but there’s no shortage of drool-worthy options up for grabs.

Topshop Satin Bias Halter Neck Dress

ASOS Bandeau Shift Dress With Fringe

Lace & Beads Trapeze Maxi Dress

ASOS Mesh Deep-Plunge Draping Dress

Bad blood? Not at the Tayvis wedding, where Karlie Kloss arrived in a liquid-gold Tove gown. The contemporary brand has become synonymous with fluid and subtly hot occasion dresses, delivering a slew of ready-to-wear designs for every type of dress code.

Tove Zenaida Strapless Draped Satin Gown

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Tove Ara Draped Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress

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Tove Amina Gathered Organic Cotton Dress

Tove Ames Knotted Draped Stretch-Jersey Dress

Tove

I’ve long turned to Reformation for RSVP-ready dresses—and so has Kaia Gerber, who wore a long-sleeve dress from the brand to a friend’s wedding. It’s hard to ignore the brand’s sustainable, statement-making garments, calling on design elements like flattering ruching, contrast paneling, and flutter sleeves.

Reformation Jillian Silk Dress

Reformation Ailany Dress

Reformation Maelani Dress

Reformation Hugo Knit Dress

Stars are just like us — they shop at Revolve. Sabrina Carpenter wore a silky butter yellow dress from Mother of All to a 2024 wedding. The brand’s playful wedding guest dresses, including one similar to Carpenter’s below, bridge the gap between dressy and youthful.

Mother of All Ethel Ripple Dress

Mother of All Fran Belt Dress

Mother of All Etta Dress

Mother of All Helena Dress

Olivia Rodrigo performed “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” at a wedding back in 2019. For the occasion, she wore a floor-length Free People dress with a halter neck and retro floral pattern. The brand, which is known for its boho vibes, is perfect for outdoor weddings where floaty and ruffly fit the bill.

Free People Last Blossom Maxi Dress

Free People

Free People Julio Maxi Dress

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Free People Ownley Elyse Maxi Dress

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Free People SAEMDI Floral Slip Midi Dress

Free People

L’AGENCE nails occasion dressing, offering elegant and trendy pieces that extend far beyond the big day. For Marc Jacobs’ wedding back in 2019, Gigi Hadid wore a suit with a transparent, sparkly top from the brand. While we’re in full support of going for a jacket and trousers as an alternative, we love the brand’s take on guest dresses too.