17 Black Wedding Guest Dresses That Are Anything but Boring

When a wedding invite hits your inbox, a black wedding guest dress is probably not the first thing that comes to mind as you RSVP “yes” and mentally prep your outfit. It’s only natural to feel the need to step out in something bold and colorful, even if it doesn’t exactly gel with your personal style. (It is a wedding, after all.)

But there’s actually much more room to experiment within a single color palette—and sticking to a timeless neutral like black allows you to embrace all kinds of offbeat, visually intriguing textures (beaded sequins! feathers! knits!) to make magic happen. 

There’s also a reason the little black dress (or a long one, or a midi) is considered one of the ultimate wardrobe essentials. It has endless styling potential whether you pair it with festive flats, stacks of jewelry, or cool-girl sweater sleeves. It never loses its novelty or charm, and in the right silhouette for you, it feels effortless for any kind of dress code or destination. 

Whether you’re off to a black-tie banquet or large alfresco affair, ready your carts for 17 black wedding guest dress options across a range of sizes and price points, including the satin mini of our dreams and the knit maxi guaranteed to make you look and feel like your best self.