Black dresses are flattering, timeless, and ideal for every woman regardless of age. My mom taught me the importance of having one little black dress that I can dress up or down and is perfect for every occasion when I was growing up. I’m thankful for her advice, but instead of just one black dress, I have many black dresses, especially black wedding guest dresses in a variety of styles, and keep adding more to my wardrobe since they’re timeless and bring confidence every time I wear them!
If like me, you adore wearing black dresses and have wondered if they’re appropriate for wedding guests, you’re in luck. According to The Knot, black dresses are ideal for wedding guests! With summer wedding guest season upon us, now is a great time to invest in a beautiful black dress (or more!) that you will wear time and time again! Thankfully, there are many styles and trends to choose from including the ever popular one shoulder style, the 70s-inspired halter dress which is taking summer 2023 by storm, the classic strapless, and the lovely lace and that’s just the beginning!
If you’re searching for the perfect black dress for a friend or family member’s wedding, you’re in luck! Today, I’m excited to share 20 of the best black wedding guest dresses for summer! Many are also appropriate for fall, winter, and spring and can be worn with a shawl or your favorite overcoat.
Updated February 15, 2023
Beautiful Lace Black Wedding Guest Dresses
The gorgeous mini length Likely Trish Dress is absolute perfection! I love the mock neckline, the beautiful sheer lace bodice, and stunning lace overlay throughout the dress. It is elegant, timeless and is an absolute must for a fall, winter, spring or summer wedding! It can also be worn to a holiday party with a chic faux fur coat, a leather jacket or a blazer.
This beautiful dress will look phenomenal with strappy heel sandals or platform pumps, which are such a hot trend! When it comes to handbags, I would pair it with a solid color or embellished clutch. This beauty will look amazing accessorized with your favorite gold earrings.
Likely is one of my favorite brands. I adore their gorgeous dresses that are perfect for a variety of occasions including wedding guest season! This magnificent midi length Likely Hara Lace Midi Dress is sure to garner compliments every time you wear it!
It has beautiful guipere lace flutter sleeves, and elegant lace detailing throughout. This beauty is partially lined with an elegant lace hem. It will look phenomenal with your favorite strappy heel sandals this spring and summer. You can also wear it with pumps and a blazer or a faux fur coat this winter!
I would accessorize this gorgeous dress with a minimalistic clutch and gold earrings. How about you?
How gorgeous is this elegant Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman Embroidered Sleeveless Cocktail Dress? I’m obsessed with the beautiful “three-dimensional floral appliques”, the classic midi length, the gorgeous neckline and lace detailing. It is absolutely breathtaking, sophisticated and will be a staple in your wardrobe for many years to come.
This beauty has great 5 star reviews with reviewers sharing that it is true to size, beautiful and versatile too! It can be dressed up or down easily and effortlessly, which makes it ideal for a variety of occasions and special events.
Black Sheath Dresses For Wedding Guests
Like many of you, I am head over heels in love with the brand Black Halo, especially this gorgeous Black Halo Jackie’ Belted Gabardine Sheath Dress. It is a celebrity and influencer favorite, and has been a staple in women’s wardrobes for nearly a decade.
This fabulous dress is elegant, timeless, and perfect for a business meeting, a church wedding, an anniversary party, or a date and that’s just the beginning. I love everything about it, especially the chic cap sleeves, the beautiful and unique asymmetrical neckline, and the fact that it is fully lined.
This stunning sheath dress has fantastic 4.5 out of 5-star reviews and will be a staple in your wardrobe for many years to come! Reviewers have shared that it is “worth every penny”, beautiful, fits true to size, great quality, and is well made.
How magnificent is this sleeveless Black Halo Brett Sheath Dress? I love the ruched skirt and asymmetrical hem! It is the perfect little black dress/black mini dress for summer and fall. This gorgeous dress will look amazing with your favorite heeled sandals, mules, and pumps.
It will also look great with a pair of knee-high boots and a blazer if you’d like to wear it out to dinner or on a special occasion this fall!
This magnificent dress has great 5 star reviews with reviewers sharing that is perfect for a variety of occasions – from weddings to casual events. It is incredibly versatile and effortlessly chic!
This fabulous Black Halo Sybil Sheath Dress is perfection! I simply adore the sweetheart neckline, the adjustable straps, and the beautiful bow detailing on the back. Bows gained popularity last winter and this trend is hotter than ever for summer! I’ve always been partial to bows on dresses, shoes, and accessories, so I’m very excited about this gorgeous ladylike trend.
This beautiful dress will look great with your favorite pair of classic pumps or heeled sandals!
Halter dresses gained popularity in 2022, and are an absolute must for summer 2023 as well! I’m head over heels in love with this chic Likely Carolyn Halter Sheath Dress in black. I love the length, the concealed zip closure, and the fact that it is fully lined.
This dress is perfect for a variety of occasions – from a date to an elegant dinner with friends, or a wedding. In fact, this dress will be perfect for a holiday party this winter! It will look great with your favorite pair of heels, statement earrings, and a gorgeous clutch!
You can never go wrong with the late 60s/70s inspired halter dress – they make a statement on their own! This stunning and sophisticated midi length Young, Fabulous & Broke Yazmine Dress is the perfect dress for wedding guests.
I adore everything about it, especially the halter neckline and flattering ruched waist. This gorgeous dress will look amazing with your favorite heels, statement earrings, and a classic clutch.
Reviewers have shared that the fit is flattering and the dress is gorgeous. The best part is it is currently on sale! Don’t miss out on this incredible deal.
This lovely lined chiffon o.p.t Toile de Jouy Dress is perfect for dancing the night away! I adore the sweetheart neckline and ruffled hemline. Another fabulous thing about this dress is the adjustable tie straps! That is ideal for those of us who are petite, and have to keep pulling our shoulder straps up because they keep slipping!
Another great thing about this gorgeous midi length dress is that it is lined! You don’t have to worry about buying a slip to wear underneath. It has a hidden back zip closure, and will be easy to throw on before a special event!
Blouson dresses are one of my favorite styles because they’re so flattering on every body type! This fab Dress The Population Amada Sheath Dress is perfection. I love the jeweled neckline and gathering at the waist (on this beautiful sheath dress). It is available in quite a few colors including black.
This lovely dress will look great paired with black, nude, or metallic heels! In fact, it will also look phenomenal paired with this season’s hottest shoe – the clear pump!
Reviewers have shared that it is beautiful and flattering, and they love the lightweight fabric. Some have shared that it runs small, so you may want to size up for the perfect fit!
Black Off The Shoulder Mini Dress For Summer Wedding Guests!
I fell in love with this beautiful black Susana Monaco Off the Shoulder Bow Sleeve Minidress as soon as I spotted it! I can’t get enough of the bow detailing on the sleeves and the a-line silhouette. It is the perfect dress for a birthday dinner, a date night, an anniversary party, or a friend’s wedding!
This beauty will look amazing paired with your favorite pair of strappy heel sandals, platform pumps, or dressed down with a chic pair of mules or slide sandals! It will look great accessorized with a beautiful gold necklace or statement earrings and a classic clutch!
Classic Black Strapless Wedding Guest Dresses
Every woman needs a black strapless sheath dress in her wardrobe that she can dress up or down for a friend’s wedding, an anniversary party, date night or a night out on the town! This magnificent Norma Kamali Strapless Sheath Dress is perfection!
Since it is made of a spandex blend, it is lightweight and has “a bit of stretch to it.” This dress hits just above the knee and is sure to be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come. It will look phenomenal with your favorite pair of black heeled sandals or close toe pumps. You can dress it down for a fun evening out with a moto jacket or a denim jacket and heels!
This beauty has stellar five star reviews. Reviewers have shared that is elegant, flattering, gorgeous and is an absolute must!
Must Have One Shoulder Wedding Guest Dresses In Black
The one-shoulder trend has been a favorite for years! It’s chic and makes a statement every time you wear it, whether it’s a one-shoulder top, tee, or dress. This statement making LIKELY Packard Dress is perfection!
I adore the one shoulder (and cutout design) and the fabulous side slit. It is ideal for the summer, fall, and winter wedding season. This gorgeous dress will look amazing paired with your favorite pumps, heels, and mules! When it comes to jewelry and accessories pair it with your favorite statement earrings and a beautiful clutch in the color or print of your choice.
Reviewers have shared it is gorgeous, flattering and classy. This fabulous dress runs small, so you may want to size up.
Did you know that the fabulous Norma Kamali Women’s Diana Mini Dress is also available as a midi dress? I’ve featured the midi dress quite a few times over the years, and extremely excited that this elegant dress is available as a mini! Reviewers love it too, especially the built-in bodysuit, and just how gorgeous the dress is in general.
It is the perfect dress to celebrate your birthday, an anniversary party, or a friend’s wedding. This beauty comes in quite a few different colors including classic black! Which one is your favorite? I adore them all!
The bestselling and absolutely beautiful Dress the Population Tiffany One-Shoulder Midi Dress is the belle of the ball! It is sleek, sophisticated, and an absolute showstopper. This classic one shoulder dress is not only perfect for summer 2023 wedding guests but is timeless and will be a favorite for many years to come.
I love the midi length, and the fact that it is lined and is machine washable! This gorgeous dress has great reviews, with many reviewers sharing that it is beautiful, flattering, classy, of great quality, and fits true to size.
Black Cutout Dress For Summer Wedding Guests
The trendsetting cutout dress is more popular than ever for summer 2023! This fun and fabulous Susana Monaco Open-Back High-Low Cutout Dress is a must for the fashion lover! It is available in black, melon, and in white (for the bride-to-be).
The thin spaghetti straps are giving me 90s vibes, while the full skirt is elegant, sophisticated and timeless! I’m head over heels in love with this beautiful high low hemmed dress!
It will look great accessorized with this season’s hottest shoe – the platform pump! You can also pair it with block heel platform sandals for summer.
This beauty has fantastic 5 out of 5-star reviews with reviewers sharing that it is gorgeous, high quality, and the perfect fit.
Black Midi Length Slip Dress For Summer Wedding Guests
With late 90s early 2000s fashion as popular as ever, now is a great time to invest in a beautiful slip dress! This stunning ASTR The Label Cowl Slip Midi Dress is ideal for the summer wedding season! I love that it has adjustable straps, which make it ideal for every woman, especially those of us who are petite.
It is available in quite a few colors including black and is extremely affordable at under $100 with free shipping. This is one that you can dress up or down with jewelry, accessories, and shoes.
The Best Black Gowns For Wedding Guests
When it comes to elegant black wedding guest dresses, you can’t go wrong with this exquisite maxi length Black Halo Women’s Divina Gown. I love everything about it, especially the beautiful ruching on the top. This exquisite strapless gown is timeless, sophisticated, and ideal for an evening wedding or a gala.
It will look amazing paired with your favorite statement earrings or a gorgeous necklace. This beauty will look amazing accessorized with a beautiful embellished or solid color clutch!
A few weeks ago I shared how gorgeous Elliatt dresses are! This brand has the most stunning cocktail and wedding guest dresses. I’m head over heels in love with this Elliatt X REVOLVE Eliana Dress in black. I can’t get enough of the ruched satin fabric, the draped neckline, 90s-inspired spaghetti straps, and side slit. You have to see the beautiful back of this dress, it is perfection!
Reviewers have shared how flattering, beautiful and elegant this dress is! Now is a great time to save on this beauty as it is currently on sale.
