Just Wear This: What to Wear for Every Wedding Dress Code

Congratulations, we’re officially in peak wedding season. If you haven’t yet received your PhD in interpreting dress codes, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to nail any kind of party attire, from beach to black tie, so you’ll be booked, busy, and appropriately dressed.

The Dress Code: Beach

The dress: Dreamy Date Green Surplice Midi Dress ($69, Lulus)

Wear it with:

• Cole Haan Cloudfeel Hampton Espadrille Wedge Sandal ($170, Nordstrom)

• Maeve Seashell Clutch ($68, Anthropologie)

• petit moments Multi Stone Earrings ($25, Revolve)

The Dress Code: Casual

The dress: Ginny Dress ($109, Birdy Grey)

Wear it with:

• Dolce Vita Beacon Sandal ($69.99, DSW)

• Bold Pearl Huggies ($78, Mejuri)

• JW PEI Eva Shoulder Bag ($58.99, Amazon)

• Demi-Fine Freshwater Pearl Station Necklace ($65.50, Madewell)

The Dress Code: Semi-Formal

The dress: Kourtney Dress ($278, Reformation)

Wear it with:

• Schutz Heloise Sandal ($128, Revolve)

• Jenny Bird Teeni Detachable Link Earrings ($110, Shopbop)

• Metallic Clutch Bag ($69.99, Mango)

• Mini Gilded Bracelets ($58, Uncommon James)

The Dress Code: Cocktail

The dress: The A&F Giselle Pleated Cutout Maxi Dress ($150, Abercrombie & Fitch)

Wear it with:

• Bow Platform Heeled Sandals ($64.50, J.Crew Factory)

• BaubleBar Mixed Crystal Fringe Drop Earrings ($48, Nordstrom)

• Oscar de la Renta Cloudy Resin Crystal Ring ($280, Moda Operandi)

• Carmen Beaded Box Bag ($295, Staud)

The Dress Code: Black-Tie Optional

The dress: One Shoulder Bow Column Dress ($125.96, Eloquii)

Wear it with:

• Jewel Badgley Mischka Hosana Ankle Strap Sandal ($97.30+, Nordstrom)

• BABEYOND Rhinestone Clutch ($15.99+, Amazon)

• Shabella Sculptural Drop Earrings ($79, Wolf & Badger)

The Dress Code: Black Tie

The dress: Betsy & Adam Tux Detail Strapless Column Gown ($167.30+, Nordstrom)

Wear it with:

• Tony Bianco Elsie Heel ($180, Revolve)

• Custom Embellished Clutch ($170, Raeoflightcustom via Etsy)

• Pavoi 14K Gold Plated Crawler Earrings ($12.95, Amazon)

• 0.50 Carat Diamond Half Tennis Bracelet ($1,400, Noémie)