6 Cocktail Dress Ideas for That Spring Wedding You're Invited To

Flirty, floral, and fabulous.

Out of all the wedding dress codes out there, spring cocktail wedding guest attire is one of the vaguest (but also the simplest) to adhere to. As with any major event, there are a few things to steer clear of when it comes to picking a dress for a spring cocktail wedding. Although shorter dresses aren't off-limits, we don't recommend rolling up in your shortest mini-dress. The same goes for showing skin. While plunging necklines, slitted skirts, and sleeveless styles aren't against the rules, it is a good idea to accessorize with a shrug or blazer if your spring cocktail dress is on the revealing side.

That said, there is flirty fun to be had, including these six spring cocktail dress ideas for weddings.

A Floral Midi Dress

A romantic midi dress featuring a dreamy floral print is an easy A+ spring cocktail dress for a wedding. The conservative hemline creates space for other form-flattering design elements like darling scoop neck necklines, ribbon sleeves, and slit skirts.

A Maxi Dress With Subtle Cutouts

Swear by cutouts? You can actually incorporate them into cocktail wedding attire. A cutout dress for a spring wedding should definitely end below the knee, and a maxi dress is best.

Tips

To keep things seasonally themed, look for sweet prints, such as florals, and dreamy details, like bows and ribbons.

A High-Necked Garden Party Dress

A flouncy short dress in a floral print with a high neck is a wonderful way to bring retro vibes to a spring cocktail wedding. To offset your higher hemline, pair your dress with an oversized blazer in a neutral shade and grab sparkling accessories to elevate the look.

A Decadent Collared Dress

This is not your mother's shirt dress. A collared dress for a spring cocktail wedding is an opportunity to go all out with embellishments like beading and embroidery without overdressing. The sky is the limit with a decadent collared dress, so keep your accessories soft and subdued to let the dress be the star of the show.

A Corset Dress

A midi dress is a cocktail event staple, but that doesn't mean it has to feel expected. Try a vibrant spring shade with a corset-style bodice that will hit the dress code mark while still feeling fresh and vampy.

A Romantic Ruffle Dress

Romantic ruffles are a perfect element to work into a spring cocktail wedding outfit. We recommend choosing a longer style of dress so that the soft girl vibes of the ruffles achieve maximum impact.

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